Sonographer

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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced sonographer to join our small, dynamic and friendly team of professionals who deliver the highest standards of diagnostic Ultrasound investigations.  

Our Ultrasound service is located within the Diagnostics Department at Practice Plus Group Diagnostics in Buckinghamshire, in the market town of High Wycombe.  Located on the edge of the Chiltern hills High Wycombe is conveniently situated close to the M40 with good train links to Oxford and London.

The centre is open 7 days a week between 8am 7pm which allows us to offer extremely flexible working hours which could include weekends and evenings if it suits you, or just standard weekdays.  There are also no on-call responsibilities improving your work-life balance!

We have 5 ultrasound rooms running clinics each day, so there is always support from other sonographers when you need it.  We have state of the art Canon ultrasound systems, which are updated regularly. 

This year marks the start of our self-referral private pay service in MRI, Ultrasound and USGIs, which we would love you to be part of.

Main duties of the job

We offer a non-obstetric ultrasound service, including General, Gynae and MSK.  We do not do venous or arterial assessments, breast or antenatal imaging.

As a key member of our Diagnostic Imaging team you will produce a high standard of ultrasonography practice. This will include undertaking a broad range of techniques while being flexible in adapting to the requirements of all patients and examination scenarios.

About us

You will be an HCPC registered or equivalent Sonographer with;

• An appropriate post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
• Be able to work as an independent practitioner, performing scans to a high diagnostic standard, prioritising workload, formulating a comprehensive, accurate report, and communicating the results via the agreed method to clinicians/patients.
• Be proficient in a General, Gynae, Abdominal and small parts with MSK desirable but not essential.
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills and represent the values of Practice Plus Group.

In return we offer;

• Salary up to £68,000 per annum depending on experience and hours
• Flexible working hours
• No on-call
• Extensive range of health and well-being benefits
• Regular shift patterns and flexibility
• Professional development opportunities including MSK and injection training (supported by our MSK service colleagues, including Physiotherapists and MSK Doctors, based onsite?
• Being part of a friendly team

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be HCPC registered (or equivalent) with an appropriate post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
• Be able to work as an independent practitioner, performing scans to a high diagnostic standard, prioritising workload, formulating a comprehensive, accurate report, and communicating the results via the agreed method to clinicians/patients.
• Be proficient in a General, Gynae, Abdominal and small parts with MSK desirable but not essential.
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills

Additional information

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).