Job summary
Modality LLP is a
large-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovative
approach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialist
care, leading to high-quality patient outcomes. We work in LLP with a number of
hospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatient services
with more care being delivered in community settings.
We are looking for an experienced
community Sonographer who has the skills, knowledge, and experience to
coordinate and provide holistic outpatient diagnostic sonography testing to patients. They will independently perform and report ultrasound examinations inclusive of general abdominal, gynaecological, renal and vascular, and MSK scanning and workas part of team of sonographers manage all aspects of the day to day running of the ultrasound service to ensure service excellence.
This job is suitable for
individuals have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring a
high-quality service is provided. The postholder(s) will be committed to undertake
any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of their own
competence.
As an employee with us you can benefit from
Enrolment
to the NHS pension scheme
Annual
leave minimum 27 days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
Employee
discounts and benefits scheme
Employee
assistance programme (EAP)
Education
and career pathways
Enhanced
Family friendly policies
Flexible
working
Wellbeing
support and initiative
Main duties of the job
Working to local protocols and policies from national directives and professional best practice guidelines to support the Modality direct GP access community ultrasound service and to work collaboratively with other community specialties where an ultrasound service is required.
Option to work as part of the general diagnostic radiography team, at SWBH NHS Trust including undertaking general radiography rota.
- Support the Lead Sonographer in the provision of a professional ultrasound service
- Perform and report independently on a wide range of ultrasound examinations.
- Dependent on qualifications this may include renal, abdominal, Doppler, gynaecological and some small parts scans
- Produce appropriate written reports for the medical profession and keep accurate records using a combination of CRIS, Viewpoint, SystmOne & PACS
- Communicate potentially distressing diagnoses directly to patients and refer accordingly.
- Maintain a high standard of patient care and medical ethics
- Participate in CPD and other developmental activities and actively take part in departmental research/audit
- Supervise and mentor recently qualified and student Sonographers
- Help maintain the high standards of the ultrasound service and to encourage working as a team with all members of staff including HCAs and reception staff
About us
Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK.
Our service offer and expertise include:
- Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services
- Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers
- A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
- Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year
- Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week
We are seeking dedicated postholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Modality LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD
detailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for
developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,
we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded
people.
Please note
Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the
advertising period.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality LLP, we will be
checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage
individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be
undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are
mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a
mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their
right to work in the UK at the interview stage
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one
must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD
detailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for
developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,
we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded
people.
Please note
Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the
advertising period.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality LLP, we will be
checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage
individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be
undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are
mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a
mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their
right to work in the UK at the interview stage
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one
must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
- Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary.
- Evidence of having worked with the public .
- Able to clearly and appropriately convey instructions and ensure patient understanding.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good computer skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing and demanding situations.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload working to tight and changing timescales.
Knowledge
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies.
- Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Ultrasound experience with 900 ultrasound scans performed and reported in the last 12 months.
- Non-Obstetric Ultrasound with experience of performing the following scans:
- Abdominal.
- Gynaecology - Transvaginal.
- Renal/ prostate.
- Scrotal/testicular.
- Musculoskeletal.
- Doppler ultrasound experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound
- Certificate / Diploma from the College of Radiographers in Medical Ultrasound or an equivalent international qualification
Skills
Essential
- Observational and analytical skills for interpreting, reporting and assisting diagnosis of a range of conditions seen on a Scan.
- Ability to take initiative to make decisions or recommendations for the best interests of patients.
- Use judgement to change/discuss requests from referrers within clinical and national guidelines.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
- Ability to prioritise and organise unpredictable workload effectively.
- Ability to interact successfully with fellow health care professionals and to organise and supervise assisting staff.
- Capability to reflect on current practice, to plan ahead and be forward thinking in order to propose and implement changes to how the service runs.
- Ability to undertake audit/research projects within the service.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
- Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary.
- Evidence of having worked with the public .
- Able to clearly and appropriately convey instructions and ensure patient understanding.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good computer skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing and demanding situations.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload working to tight and changing timescales.
Knowledge
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies.
- Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Ultrasound experience with 900 ultrasound scans performed and reported in the last 12 months.
- Non-Obstetric Ultrasound with experience of performing the following scans:
- Abdominal.
- Gynaecology - Transvaginal.
- Renal/ prostate.
- Scrotal/testicular.
- Musculoskeletal.
- Doppler ultrasound experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound
- Certificate / Diploma from the College of Radiographers in Medical Ultrasound or an equivalent international qualification
Skills
Essential
- Observational and analytical skills for interpreting, reporting and assisting diagnosis of a range of conditions seen on a Scan.
- Ability to take initiative to make decisions or recommendations for the best interests of patients.
- Use judgement to change/discuss requests from referrers within clinical and national guidelines.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
- Ability to prioritise and organise unpredictable workload effectively.
- Ability to interact successfully with fellow health care professionals and to organise and supervise assisting staff.
- Capability to reflect on current practice, to plan ahead and be forward thinking in order to propose and implement changes to how the service runs.
- Ability to undertake audit/research projects within the service.
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).
