Overview
Join to apply for the Ultrasonographer role at The Pudding.
Hours: Bank contract (Zero Hours). Pay: £23.60 - £32.06 dependent on experience. Base: Community clinics at sites across Blackpool, West Lancashire, Bolton & Leicester. Reports to: Ultrasound Clinical Lead. Accountable to: Diagnostics Clinical Manager.
Location note: Community clinics at sites across Blackpool, West Lancashire, Bolton & Leicester.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
* Perform and have expertise in a range of highly specialised non-obstetric ultrasound procedures/techniques in line with BMUS guidelines.
* Perform scans and provide accurate, reproducible reports completed within the timescales agreed by the Commissioners & Head of Diagnostics.
* Recognise the significance of investigation findings/diagnoses and act on these accordingly.
* Liaise closely with the Lead Sonographer & Consultant Radiologist and seek guidance/advice when required.
* Keep up to date with relevant policies and guidance (e.g., NICE).
* Contribute to maintaining standards and quality in service development of the Non-Obstetric Ultrasound service, including training of related staff and ongoing professional development.
* Participate in the implementation and ongoing delivery of the relevant service.
* Adhere to company policies and procedures and stay up to date with role-related changes.
* Build and maintain professional relationships with host practices and secondary care clinicians.
* Maintain equipment in safe working order and fully functional.
Maintaining Professional Standards and Training
* Obtain training and accreditation under the auspices of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and provide Basic Life Support (BLS) as required.
* Ensure equipment is safe and functional; demonstrate self-motivation for ongoing professional development.
* Hold HCPC registration or equivalent and maintain via Continuing Professional Development.
* Complete The Company Mandatory Training Programme as required.
Administrative Duties
* Access clinical systems to view patient records; general communication with administrative team via email and verbally.
* Maintain consumable stock levels at clinic and request stock.
Key Expectations
* Self-awareness; adaptability; openness; positivity; generosity of spirit; ability to have fun while taking the role seriously.
Why Join
To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption so that people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next. Our values guide behaviour: Fun, Awesome, Humble, Brave, Oompf, Go-getting.
Benefits
* We offer NHS Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, Career Development Opportunities, Attendance Bonus, Staff Benefit Scheme, Free Tea & Coffee, Eye Care Contributions.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualifications
* Essential: PGDip or DMU (CASE accredited); HCPC or RCT registration; Commitment to ongoing personal development.
* Desirable: Evidence of postgraduate development, CPD or equivalent experience.
* Experience
* Essential: Experience in General abdominal, Gynae ultrasound.
* Desirable: Experience in MSK ultrasound; single-handed community work; project management; working within a complex environment; IT experience in US technology (e.g., PACS, RIS).
* Skills
* Essential: Excellent communication skills with people from all walks of life; telephone manner; ability to stay calm under pressure; interpersonal and teamwork skills; good organisational ability; IT literacy in Microsoft applications; problem solving.
* Personal Qualities
* Essential: Sensitivity to others; valuing diversity; team oriented; able to establish positive relationships internally and externally.
* Other
* Essential: Current driving licence with access to a car; willing to travel and occasional out-of-hours work; ability to meet tight deadlines.
Note: The role is subject to DBS check, Occupational Health check, professional references and eligibility to work in the UK. The organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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