About this role
Job summary
Cohese Healthcare (formerly known as GP Care) is a well established and innovative social enterprise working with the NHS to provide high quality diagnostic and treatment pathways, within local communities.
As part of our NHS provision, we are commissioned to provide DVT services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG ICB) Monday - Saturday and Swindon Tuesdays and Thursdays (subject to change).
We are looking for a sonographer or vascular scientist to join our team on a casual/bank basis to support our Swindon clinics. These are predominantly held on Tuesdays and Thursdays but this is subject to change. If you are interested in the role but unavailable on these days, please reach out for a conversation as there may be flexibility for the right candidate.
We also have an NHS urology service in Swindon along with other services in Gloucestershire and BNSSG (Bristol, North Somerset, South Glos). Additional hours may be available in these services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be proficient in performing ultrasound examinations in a diagnostic DVT service and provide a clear and concise report in line with local guidelines. To utilise specialist ultrasound knowledge to ensure that images are of the highest diagnostic quality. To maintain professional standards and effective communication to assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective community ultrasound service. You will be a key part of the team where the ability to use your own initiative, multi-task, act unsupervised and prioritise activity are all essential.
The ability to perform lower limb DVT scans is essential, alongside experience scanning in the NHS. General abdominal scanning experience would be advantageous.
About us
Cohese Healthcare provides diagnostic and treatment clinics for thousands of patients each year in various health care locations across Bristol, Gloucestershire and Swindon. The majority of our one stop services are commissioned by the NHS, and we also provide a self paying minor surgery service.
Cohese Healthcare's community DVT service has been running since 2006 and our services were highly commended by the nationally respected Health Service Journal in 2025.
We are committed to providing high quality, effective healthcare services and aim to provide innovative services that are valued by patients, referring clinicians, commissioners and secondary care colleagues alike.
Patient feedback is outstanding, and our staff tell us that Cohese Healthcare is a great organisation to work for.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of our clinical team, you will deliver a high standard of patient care and administrative duties within community outpatient clinics. Working with a team consisting of a Nurse, Healthcare Assistant and Sonographer or Vascular Scientist, you will contribute to the delivery of safe and efficient clinics ensuring patient dignity and confidentiality are respected. The ability to use your own initiative, multi-task, and work under pressure are all essential.
Please see the attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see the attached person specification document for more information.
- Please note this role is for a diagnostic DVT service.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cohese Healthcare
Address
Swindon Nhs Health Centre
1 Islington Street
Swindon
SN1 2DQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gpcare.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)