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Sonographer

companyBlackstone Recruitment Limited
locationUnited Kingdom
PublishedPublished: Published 2 days ago
Job Details

Working hours: Full time or Part time cover considered

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience

Setting: Independent Community Healthcare or Prison settings

Location: Middlesex / London / Durham / Lancashire

Job Description

* Maintaining and promoting the highest professional, technical and ethical standards in Ultrasound, through effective clinical governance.

* To liaise with our team, in order to ensure the highest quality of service to patients and clinicians.

* Work effectively with all disciplines of staff.

* Ensure all targets and quality standards are achieved.

* To provide a comprehensive and effective high-quality Ultrasound service.

* Support the Operations Manager, in ensuring that imaging practice standards are monitored and continuously updated.

* To provide a comprehensive and effective high-quality MSK and General Ultrasound service.

* To ensure that all Ultrasound referrals are evaluated and prioritized according to clinical protocols using the clinical information provided.

* To seek clinical clarity where Ultrasound requests are equivocal.

* To undertake Ultrasound scanning in accordance with national guidelines and agreed local protocols.

* To manage your personal Ultrasound workload, in addition to the wider service requirements.

* To maintain the highest level of accuracy whilst performing each Ultrasound examination.

* To assess the clinical information and select the most appropriate scanning approach.

* To act as a patient advocate in ultrasound scanning issues.

* Assess the individual communication needs of patients and ensure any necessary advocacy is arranged.

* To examine, diagnose and ultimately assist in the treatment plan of the patient.

* To undertake and report examinations, advising referral to the appropriate Specialists when required. To suggest appropriate additional imaging/further management as required.

* To liaise with the Consultant Radiologist as required, for the most clinically appropriate imaging or management.

* To ensure that urgent findings are communicated to clinicians without delay, in accordance with our protocols.

* To act as mentor, in the training of other Sonographers in MSK, Thyroid and Vascular ultrasound.

Essential Candidate Criteria:

* Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hon in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent/degree/diploma.

* Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound (DMU) or Postgraduate Diploma (Pg Dip) or Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Ultrasound.

* MSK Ultrasound module or equivalent training.

* Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.

* Experience in all aspects of MSK Ultrasound scanning and a comprehensive range of ultrasound studies, in addition to General, Gynae, Renal tract and Testes Ultrasound examinations.

* Right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available

Company Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell

Private Healthcare (Benenden)

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend Scheme

CPD Opportunities

Wagestream

Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Smart Tech

EV Car Scheme

Blackstone Benefits

✅Assigned specialised recruitment consultant

✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs

✅Complete onboarding support

✅Informed tailored career advice

✅Personalised job alerts

✅Unlimited referral bonus

For further information on this role, don't hesitate to contact Emma Ansett at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now