Job summary
We are looking for a Sonographer to join our Ultrasound team, in Yeovil, on a permanent, full-time basis. Our Sonographers at InHealth work with a dedicated Healthcare Assistant with a pre-booked set of patient appointments.
You will undertake ultrasound procedures efficiently and effectively, adhering to the best practice of Ultrasound techniques, complying with the relevant codes of practice.
Main duties of the job
What you will do:
- Independently provide general abdominal, pelvic, and small parts ultrasound scanning services.
- Independently produce a clinical report to InHealth standards, for each completed scan.
- Provide a high-quality professional experience for patients, supporting them throughout the process from referral to results.
- Undertake administrative duties ensuring patient information systems are up to date and maintained.
- Participate in matters concerning clinical governance, clinical audits and quality assurance.
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 4 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.
As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.
Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessiblecommunity settings, serving 5 million patientsfrom 1,000 locations by 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Sonographer to join our Ultrasound team, in Yeovil, on a permanent, full-time basis. Our Sonographers at InHealth work with a dedicated Healthcare Assistant with a pre-booked set of patient appointments.
You will undertake ultrasound procedures efficiently and effectively, adhering to the best practice of Ultrasound techniques, complying with the relevant codes of practice.
What you will do:
- Independently provide general abdominal, pelvic, and small parts ultrasound scanning services.
- Independently produce a clinical report to InHealth standards, for each completed scan.
- Provide a high-quality professional experience for patients, supporting them throughout the process from referral to results.
- Undertake administrative duties ensuring patient information systems are up to date and maintained.
- Participate in matters concerning clinical governance, clinical audits and quality assurance.
About you: - Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
- Registered with the HCPC, SOR or RCT
- To be able to scan and report proficiently in all relevant areas of Ultrasound practice
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK we welcome Tier 2 applicants
- Participate in matters concerning clinical governance, clinical audits and quality assurance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Additional Criteria
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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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
InHealth Group
Address
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT