Sonographer Job South Cheriton England UK,Healthcare

Job summary

We are a small, dynamic company with a family feel and are excited to be looking to recruit two new sonographers to join our friendly and well supported ultrasound team. We run clinics in the community across Cornwall, Devon, Avon & Somerset and West Midlands with a focus on excellent and compassionate patient care.

We are a busy, award-winning company working in partnership with the NHS Trusts to provide services that allow patients to choose their preferred place, date and time and we are proud to run an efficient service with reduced waiting times.

Main duties of the job

Candidates must hold either the DMU or PgCert/Dip/MSc in Medical Ultrasound, and HCPC (or other professional body) registration and have at least 2 years post-qualification in ultrasound experience.

We support the NHS with non-obstetric ultrasound scans and most of our examinations are gynaecological and general abdominal.

The ideal applicants must be flexible, adaptable to change and be willing to contribute to an efficient service delivery through the highest standards of safe and compassionate patient care.

Sonographers need to be professionally, legally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work including clinical practice and commit to a high standard of clinical care.

They will undertake comprehensive investigations of patients, including those with the most complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills and using agreed protocols and following company policies and procedures.

Sonographers will assess and manage clinical risk within own clinic list and be proactive in seeking support from colleagues and/or clinical lead as needed.

Sonographers will autonomously compose and verify a written report which records the observations made during the examination, their significance and any limitations of the study. They will take responsible for the accuracy of the report and ensure that the report is communicated according to the pathways in place including when there are significant findings.

About us

We would welcome applications from sonographers with at least two years ultrasound scanning experience post qualification who are confident to work autonomously to perform high quality examinations. You will work in the community with a healthcare assistant and our remote clinical support team to assist you in the delivery of patient care.

We are committed to supporting individuals to feel fulfilled at work and place high value on open communication within a supportive environment. We are proud to have created a flexible workplace environment based on trust and understanding.

Key responsibilities

To provide a high standard of work as set by the service as regards the quality of ultrasound examinations.
To ensure that the ultrasound examination of patients is carried out as quickly as possible, consistent with keeping to the standard required and that the patients are sent home with the least possible delay.
To assist other colleagues in the ultrasound service team in maintaining service provision.
To ensure quality control tests are carried out regularly and any malfunctions reported.
To be responsible at all times for the patients welfare and comfort.
To behave always in a professional manner, be smart in appearance and uphold the reputation of the service and company at all times.
To adhere to company policies and keep up-to-date with developments in ultrasound, to attend courses and seminars as necessary.
To report any malfunctions of the ultrasound apparatus to the operations manager as soon as they occur.
To contribute to and follow the safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and information governance and data protection polices of the service.
Support the training and development of junior staff.

Clinical responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work including clinical practice
To ensure a high standard of clinical care within own professional practice, and support other staff to do likewise.
To undertake the highly specialised comprehensive investigations of patients, including those with the most complex presentation, using advanced investigative and analytical skills and using standardised protocols where possible.
To assess capacity and gain valid informed consent for treatment and support other staff to do likewise.
To formulate individualised investigations, when necessary, based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice, using advanced…