Sonographer

East of England, East of England

Permanent

£42,000 to £48,000

Sonographer/Radiographer

Job summary

We are looking for a Sonographer to join our Ultrasound team, in Redruth, Cornwall, 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

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 Redruth, Cornwall, 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

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

InHealth Group

Address

Foundry Row

Redruth

Cornwall

TR15 1AN


Job Ad Reference M0035-24-0408
Date Listed 21 June 2024
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