Sonographer - Gynaecology

Job summary

You will be an effective member of the Gynaecology Ultrasound team. You will be providing the highest standard of Gynaecology Ultrasound service to patients in our expanding Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service, working autonomously in a community setting.

Initially the role will be for 4 hours a day, but as this is a new service the hours will gradually increase over time.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a high standard of work as set by the service as regards to the quality of Ultrasound examinations and ensure that the Ultrasound examination of patients is carried out as quickly as possible, consistent with keeping to the standard required and that the patients are sent home with the least possible delay.

Scans to be covered: Gynaecology

About us

HealthHarmonie Ltd is a fast-paced, growing organisation that operates from the vibrant city centre of Birmingham. Established in 2003, the company has grown with the ever-changing healthcare industry and developed its presence across the UK. We work in partnership with several NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to community services closer to their homes.

By joining the HealthHarmonie family you will be a part of the fundamental infrastructure needed to deliver excellent patient care across the UK. Whether this is joining us in a clinical role or an administration role your presence in HealthHarmonie is vital. All our roles require you to have an innovative thought process, a willingness to learn new skills and the want to oversee your career by taking ownership of the role you are completing.

Diversity

HealthHarmonie prides itself for being an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from a wide array of backgrounds because we know that it is the differences in our people that make our company a better and more welcoming place to work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist the other Sonographers in the ultrasound service in maintaining service provision.
• To ensure quality control tests are carried out regularly and any malfunctions reported.
• To be responsible at all times for the patient's welfare and comfort.
• Work with the Referral Management Centre to provide a written communication to the referring GP within 2 days of the patients appointment.

**Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate certificate or diploma in Medical Ultrasound, or a certificate/diploma from the College of Radiographers in Medical Ultrasound. Alternatively, they can hold an equivalent international level of qualification in Medical Ultrasound.

Experience

Essential

• **Minimum 5 years post qualification as a sonographer as you will be working independently without a Sonography colleague and Radiologist support, it is of paramount importance our staff have substantial scanning experience in the environment in which we work**
• Have performed and reported on a minimum of 900 ultrasound scans in the last 12 months. The applicant must have maintained their Continued Professional Development in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Also, meet the relevant specification set out by the National Occupation Standards for imaging of anatomical areas.
• The new staff member will have English as a first language or if English is a second language would have passed a suitable English language examination to the level required by the Health Professions Council.
• The applicant will need to be a UK registered sonographer that is registered on the HCPC/SOR register.

About you

Essential

• Patient safety and satisfaction is at the core of everything we do, therefore our ideal candidate should embrace our core values by being compassionate, motivated, attentive, and displaying a high degree of integrity and a sense of excellence.
• The mobile nature of the role will also entail that you should have a driving license and your own car, as well as stay flexible regarding working arrangements.

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

HealthHarmonie

Address

B H I Parkside

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B61 0AZ

Employer's website

https://www.healthharmonie.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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