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Sonographer @ Yorkshire Health Solutions

Barnoldswick, BB18 5DROnsiteFull-timePosted 67 days ago

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About this role

Job summary

We have opportunities available for experienced sonographers to join our ultrasound team based in Yorkshire. We're looking for driven, upbeat, enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join our growing team.

In this role you will be responsible for independently performing and reporting a variety of ultrasound scans, including gynaecological, general, vascular, MSK, abdominal, soft tissue, and small parts imaging.

Based across various locations across Yorkshire including:

Bradford, Leeds, York and Bridlington

Main duties of the job

Provide ultrasound scanning services in conjunction with other Sonographers and health care professionals. Address patients concerns before, during and after ultrasound examinations. Independently perform ultrasound scanning duties to the required standards of YHS and to produce a clinical report for each ultrasound scan undertaken. To undertake any administrative duties that may be necessary for speedy progression of patients and patient results. To actively participate in matters concerning clinical governance, clinical audit and assessment. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). To undertake any equipment tests as part of YHS quality assurance program and to report any equipment faults to the service manager. To adhere to company policy and procedures in terms of health and safety, data protection and confidentiality. To give full co-operation in any investigations of a complaint or untoward incident and comply with company procedure to that effect. To ensure that professional and technical knowledge/expertise is kept up to date and to maintain a portfolio to show evidence of personal professional develop.

About us

Yorkshire Health Solutions (YHS) combines expert clinical knowledge from primary and secondary care, cutting edge Information Technology and a wealth of service management experience to providing first-class, cost effective NHS healthcare without the compromise in quality. Our founding principles are based upon provision of 21st century community healthcare solutions and building partnerships with the local healthcare community in locations most suited to patient and referring practitioner requirements.

Benefits:

25 days holiday plus bank holidaysSick payCompany pension schemeInternal development and progression opportunitiesTravel to work costs (over 25 miles)Excellent work life balanceMaternity and paternity payCycle to work schemeDay off for birthdayDiscounted gym membershipWork social eventsRefer a friend schemeEye care voucher

Job description Job responsibilities

Sonographer ideally with current HCPC registration.Based across North Yorkshire - Leeds, York, Bradford, Bridlington - community clinics and hospital CDC'sTo provide a high standard of work as agreed by the service demand, ensuring examination of patients is carried out efficiently and consistent with YHS standards.Candidates must be able to scan and report independently, but work as part of a team with a Health Care Assistant.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

-Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography (or equivalent). -Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound -Registered with the HPC and SOR

Experience Essential

Suitable candidates should be experienced in reporting: Gynaecological General Abdominal Pelvic Small parts Soft tissue MSK Vascular A motivated sonographer with NHS experience who can work independently and confidently, with the ability to manage workload efficiently is essential.

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.

Employer details Employer name Yorkshire Health Solutions

Address The Rainhall Centre

Rainhall Road

Barnoldswick

Lancashire

BB18 5DR

Employer's website https://yorkshirehealthsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

HealthcareNHSPermanent

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