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Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Sonographer

The closing date is 02 June 2025

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Job summary

We operate from seven clinics across Suffolk, so you will need to be able to access transport with ease. Youll join our Ultrasound Service, which is run by Suffolk GP Federation; we are a not-for-profit, community interest company and our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk, including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as Urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Main duties of the job

What is the role?

  • You will be an effective member of the Ultrasound team, providing the highest standard of service to patients across the service. 
  • You will contribute to optimising the patient pathway, and the efficiency of the service by driving best practice. 
  • You will be working in the community, and will be in the clinic as a lone clinician so will be working autonomously.

About us

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

27836

Job locations

Stowmarket

Stowmarket

IP11 9QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Sonographer to join our community Ultrasound team.

Is it for me?

We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role.

  • You will be a UK Registered Sonographer on the HCPC specialist register.
  • You will have up to date knowledge of practices and professional guidelines.
  • You will be able to maintain accurate up-to-date records and files.
  • You will hold a post graduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound.

Contract type: This is a permanent part time contract working in Stowmarket every other Monday 08:00-17:00 (8.5 hours). There will be the opportunity to pick up additional cover shifts throughout the year.

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Sonographer to join our community Ultrasound team.

Is it for me?

We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role.

  • You will be a UK Registered Sonographer on the HCPC specialist register.
  • You will have up to date knowledge of practices and professional guidelines.
  • You will be able to maintain accurate up-to-date records and files.
  • You will hold a post graduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound.

Contract type: This is a permanent part time contract working in Stowmarket every other Monday 08:00-17:00 (8.5 hours). There will be the opportunity to pick up additional cover shifts throughout the year.

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.

Person Specification

See attached Person Specification

Essential

  • HCPC Registered
Person Specification

See attached Person Specification

Essential

  • HCPC Registered

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Stowmarket

Stowmarket

IP11 9QL


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Stowmarket

Stowmarket

IP11 9QL


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Recruitment Team

hr@suffolkfed.org.uk

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

27836

Job locations

Stowmarket

Stowmarket

IP11 9QL


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