We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic Musculoskeletal trained sonographer for our North East London Diagnostic Services. Successful applicants will work across one site in Havering; however, flexibility is required. To succeed you must have excellent communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach to delivering first-class diagnostic services and patient care. We are looking for advanced practitioners, experienced in all aspects of General and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. However, if you have experience in some or most of these areas, we would still like to talk to you and help you realise your full potential!
Healthshare is a large independent provider of NHS Services across the UK employing over 500 clinicians nationally. Due to ongoing service expansion, we are looking to recruit enthusiastic Sonographers to join our experienced team.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:
* To provide an efficient Ultrasound service, working within established policies and processes.
* To report to and support the Lead Sonographer/Senior Operations Manager with the running of the service.
* To ensure an exemplary level of customer service is upheld to patients, consultants and clinic team.
* To perform a range of general and specialised examinations, maintaining the highest professional and technical standards, whilst promoting high professional and ethical standards of clinical practice to ensure that all aspects of clinical governance are fulfilled.
Job responsibilities
* To exercise the highest standard of patient care and actively improve the patient experience.
* To provide a comprehensive and effective high-quality Ultrasound service for Private, NHS and Consultant appointments.
* To perform a range of Ultrasound examinations and maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of imaging equipment. Be able to adapt sonographic technique where patient presentation dictates.
* To ensure that all Ultrasound referrals are evaluated and prioritised according to Healthshare clinical protocols and clinical information.
* To maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Escalate any problems, incidents and concerns to a senior member of staff.
* To ensure that accurate records are maintained in line with the policies and procedures.
* Comply with National & Local Infection Control Policies & Procedures.
* To liaise with the Radiologist or referring Consultant in an effective and professional manner, in order to provide the best possible service for the patient.
* Work with minimal supervision or under own initiative.
* To participate in the Quality Assurance Programme in accordance with company policies.
* Follow the Health & Safety at work Act and ensure adherence to Healthshare policies.
* To support Risk Assessments to provide an environment, equipment and working procedures that is as safe as reasonably practicable for patients and staff.
* To participate in further education in line with the requirements of the Health Professions Council through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to complete appropriate mandatory training in line with company policy.
* To be prepared to vary working hours, as may be necessary, to meet the demands of the service.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of any protected characteristics. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post.
It is important that your application meets the minimum requirements of the person specification, as we will shortlist against these details. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification before making your application to ensure that your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements.
You will be contacted via e-mail at all stages of the recruitment process, so please ensure you provide a valid e-mail address. If you do not hear from us within four weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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
* Flexible in approach to work and availability to work.
Qualifications
* BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
* Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.
Experience
* If recently qualified should have experience of working unsupervised.
* Current related professional knowledge.
* Safe use of equipment relevant to the post.
* Maintains a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio.
Aptitude and abilities
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to work on own initiative.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Flexible approach to duties.
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality.
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.
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