Sonographer (Self Employed)

Diagnostic World Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is seeking a General Sonographer for its ultrasound services in Scotland. The role requires significant clinical experience and a PGD in Ultrasound or equivalent. The candidate will undertake ultrasound procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices and guidelines, and support trainee sonographers. This position offers a flexible schedule of up to 2 days per week and requires a clean UK driving licence and access to a car.

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience as a qualified sonographer, undertaking a wide range of procedures.
• Full clean UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Appreciation of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ultrasound procedures in line with existing clinical guidelines.
• Manage a safe and effective environment responsive to patient and staff needs.
• Support trainee sonographers in achieving their learning outcomes.

Skills

Scanning and reporting skills

Strong clinical skills

Outstanding communication skills

Education

PGD in Ultrasound (or equivalent)

Job description

About the role:

We’re looking for a general Sonographer to support our Diagnostic World ultrasound services across Scotland. This is a self‑employed practicing privileges role and will require successful candidates to carry their own medical malpractice indemnity insurance. This role is offering highly competitive market‑leading rate to successful candidates.

You will make healthcare better for our patients by undertaking ultrasound procedures efficiently and effectively for both the public and private sectors; adhering to best practice of ultrasound technique in line with company policy and guidelines.

What you will do:

• Undertake ultrasound procedures in line with existing modality‑specific clinical guidelines and protocols (aligned with RCR & SOR Standards).
• Undertake examinations in line with the patient referrals adhering to organisational guidelines.
• Manage a safe, effective, caring and well‑led environment responsive to our patients, customer and staff requirements.
• Support the Clinical Lead and Training Lead when required.
• Support the Operational Management Team with operational queries and participate in team meetings ensuring effective communication within the service.
• Support the Clinic HCA as required to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
• Assist trainee sonographers and other colleagues in the achievement of their learning outcomes.

About you:

• Hold a minimum of a PGD in Ultrasound (or equivalent) and be a member of an appropriate professional body with valid registration.
• Have significant clinical experience as a qualified sonographer, undertaking a wide range of procedures at a minimum, General and Gynaecology.
• Hold excellent scanning and reporting skills.
• Hold a full clean UK driving licence and have access to a car.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of patient care.

Key requirements:

• Strong clinical skills in scanning and independently reporting obstetric, general, and urological ultrasound, with focus on renal and gynae scans. (Experience within NHS settings is a plus)
• Outstanding communication skills to connect with patients and colleagues alike.
• Availability: up to 2 days per week/weekends.