Advanced Practice Sonographer – Non-Obstetric Ultrasound

Medica Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medica Diagnostics Ireland is seeking a Candidate Advanced Practice Radiographer in Sonography to develop an advanced practice model across Abdominal, Gynecological, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Thyroid and other ultrasound areas.

The role runs a structured candidacy pathway over up to three years, with governance, education and research components to support progression to an Advanced Practice Radiographer role.

Qualifications

• Be registered, or eligible for registration, on the Radiographers Division of CORU.
• Hold a QQI Level 9 qualification in ultrasound.
• Have not less than six years’ post-qualification clinical experience.
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience in ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality non-obstetric ultrasound examinations in line with protocols.
• Develop advanced clinical reasoning, image interpretation and reporting under supervision.
• Take relevant histories and adapt examinations based on referrals.
• Escalate urgent findings in line with protocols and governance.
• Contribute to standardisation of ultrasound protocols and escalation pathways.
• Support governance, audit, peer review and quality improvement.
• Educate and develop colleagues, students and trainees where appropriate.
• Lead or contribute to audit, service evaluation and research activity.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Patient safety

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional accountability

Adaptability under supervision

CPD and improvement focus

Prioritisation under pressure

Education

QQI Level 9 ultrasound qualification

Job description

Medica Diagnostics Ireland is seeking a Candidate Advanced Practice Radiographer in Sonography to develop an advanced practice model across Abdominal, Gynecological, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Thyroid and other ultrasound areas.

The role runs a structured candidacy pathway over up to three years, with governance, education and research components to support progression to an Advanced Practice Radiographer role.