Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated,enthusiastic Musculoskeletal trained sonographer for our North East LondonDiagnostic Services. Successful Applicants will work across one site inHavering; however, flexibility is required. To succeed you must have excellentcommunication skills and a flexible, proactive approach to delivering firstclass diagnostic services and patient care We are looking for advancedpractitioners, experienced in all aspects of General and MusculoskeletalUltrasound. However, if you have experience in some or most of these areas, wewould still like to talk to you and help you realise your full potential!
To succeed you must be experienced and haveexcellent communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach to deliveringfirst class diagnostic services and patient care.
Healthshareis a large independent provider of NHS Services across the UK employing over500 clinicians nationally. Due to ongoing service expansion, we arelooking to recruit enthusiastic Sonographers to join our experienced team.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:
1. Toprovide an efficient Ultrasound service, working within established policiesand processes.
2. Toreport to and support the Lead Sonographer/Senior Operations Manager with therunning of the service.
3. Toensure an exemplary level of customer service is upheld to patients,consultants and clinic team.
4. Toperform a range of general and specialised examinations, maintaining thehighest professional and technical standards, whilst promoting highprofessional and ethical standards of clinical practice to ensure that allaspects of clinical governance are fulfilled.
About us
We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.
Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.
We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.
We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.
We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.
Benefits:
5. 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell
6. Private Healthcare (Benenden)
7. Company Pension Scheme
8. Life Assurance
9. Blue Light Card
10. Refer a Friend Scheme
11. CPD Opportunities
12. Wagestream
13. Reward Gateway
14. Cycle to Work Scheme
15. Smart Tech
16. EV Car Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
17. Toexercise the highest standard of patient care and actively improve the patientexperience.
18. Toprovide a comprehensive and effective high quality Ultrasound service forPrivate, NHS and Consultant appointments.
19. Toperform a range of Ultrasound examinations and maintain a high level ofexpertise in the safe operation of imaging equipment. Be able to adaptsonographic technique where patient presentation dictates.
20. To ensure thatall Ultrasound referrals are evaluated and prioritised according to Healthshareclinical protocols and clinical information.
21. To maintainconfidentiality at all times.
22. Escalate anyproblems, incidents and concerns to a senior member of staff.
23. To ensure thataccurate records are maintained in line with the policies and procedures.
24. Comply withNational & Local Infection Control Polices & Procedures.
25. To liaise withthe Radiologist or referring Consultant in an effective and professionalmanner, in order to provide the best possible service for the patient.
26. Work with minimalsupervision or under own initiative.
27. To participate inthe Quality Assurance Programme in accordance with company policies
28. Follow the Health& Safety at work Act and ensure adherence to Healthshare polices.
29. To support RiskAssessments to provide an environment, equipment and working procedures that isas safe as reasonably practicable for patients and staff.
30. To participate infurther education in line with the requirements of the Health ProfessionsCouncil through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to complete appropriatemandatory training in line with company policy
31. To be prepared tovary working hours, as may be necessary, to meet the demands of the service.
We arecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections ofthe community, irrespective of any protected characteristics. Additionally,people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet theminimum criteria for the post.
It is important that your application meets theminimum requirements of the person specification, as we will shortlist againstthese details. Please see the Job Description and Person Specificationbefore making your application to ensure that your application demonstratesthat you meet the minimum requirements.
You will be contacted via e-mail at all stages ofthe recruitment process, so please ensure you provide a valid e-mail address. If youdo not hear from us within four weeks, please assume your application has beenunsuccessful.
Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post,the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.
Person Specification
Circumstances
Essential
32. Flexible in approach to work and availability to work
Qualifications
Essential
33. BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
34. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
Experience
Essential
35. Some post registration experience
36. If recently qualified should have experience of working unsupervised
37. Current related professional knowledge
38. Safe use of equipment relevant to the post
39. Maintains a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
40. Good communication and interpersonal skills
41. Able to work on own initiative.
42. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
43. Flexible approach to duties
44. Good organisational skills
45. Ability to prioritise workload
46. Good IT skills
47. Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality