NHS Sonographer - Ultrasound Plymouth, England
Job description
Role: Ultrasound Sonographer
Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 400+ reviews has a Locum Sonographer role available in Plymouth.
Location: Plymouth
Pay rate: £45 per hour (assignment rate)
Contract Length: Ongoing
Main duties:
- Provide a high quality ultrasound service, performing ultrasound scans at both the Derriford site and at peripheral clinics as directed.
- Independently report examinations according to the level of reporting authorisation agreed with the Consultant Sonographer and Clinical Lead in Ultrasound.
- Be mindful of the needs, safety and concerns of patients; to protect their confidentiality and to adhere to the principles of informed consent.
- Carry out ultrasound investigations and procedures safely, according to patient’s clinical needs and departmental practice, and to produce a report on such investigations.
- Ensure images, reports, and other documents are stored and handled securely, patient identification and image annotation are accurate, and all necessary data entry onto electronic records is carried out properly.
- Collaborate with the Ultrasound Leads, Admin and Imaging Management Teams in delivering the highest quality and standards of care.
- Undertake the necessary training to remain conversant with current practice and maintaining and developing the clinical skills necessary for the role as a reporting sonographer.
- Report any equipment failures or untoward occurrences to the line manager in a timely manner.
- Work co-operatively and collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest quality patient-focused care.
- Be a of role-model for the Trust Values
- Undertake and maintain a record of continuing professional development according to the standards laid down by the HCPC.
- Participate in the education of trainee sonographers, radiologists and other health care professionals as directed by the consultant sonographer and lead training sonographer.
Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:
- Fully online and paperless registration service
- Free DBS and compliance service including paid for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable)
- Exclusive access to roles that aren’t available with other agencies; NHSBT, The Home Office and Vaccination Centres (private and public) are just some of the projects we’ve recently recruited to.
- £250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply)
- Registration body costs covered based on length of service (T&Cs apply)
- Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
- Clinical governance and revalidation support from an in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years’ experience
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience within the healthcare sector
- Daily payroll and in-house payroll system
Requirements of the Sonographer:
- HCPC registered and a qualified Radiographer with experience/specialising in Sonography
- Recent UK postgraduate experience
Contact:
This Sonographer job is advertised by Molly Linge; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
We welcome applications from Band 5, Band 6 & Band 7 Sonographers with a passion in sonography, experience working within Ultrasound.
Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Sonographer role as we need to meet our clients requirements.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into you work placement.
