Sonographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role:

We are looking for a general Sonographer to support our Diagnostic World ultrasound services across Kent. This is a full-time permanent position.

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.

Diagnostic World are a leading provider of NHS and Private healthcare with services delivered from Community Diagnostic Centres, Community Health Centres and within our fleet of mobile and relocatable units. Within our service offering, we provide General and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to patients across the Midlands & South-East on a referred and self-referred basis.

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.
• Be resident in an area which is reasonably commutable to the location of the role.

What's in it for you

• Company Pension Scheme
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing on an annual basis
• Employee Assistance Programme (for health, wellbeing and financial assistance)
• Access to free DW services for employees and household members

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £42,000.00 - £52,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Sonographer: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:Kent

Work type:In person

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography (or equivalent).
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
• Overseas qualification equivalent to PGDip
• Registered with the appropriate governing body (e.g. HCPC) and SoR voluntary registration
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.

Desirable

• 2 years post qualification experience gained in NHS trust
• Experience of clinical audit

Experience

Essential

• To be able to work independently in all main areas of Ultrasound practice
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ultrasound procedures.
• 2 years post qualification experience gained in UK

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

Diagnostic World

Address

South Eastern

Railway Street

Gillingham

Kent

ME7 1XE

Employer's website

http://www.diagnosticworld.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)