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Sonographer (Self Employed)

Diagnostic World

The closing date is 30 November 2024

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Job summary

We are looking for a general Sonographer to support our Diagnostic World ultrasound services across Sunderland. This is a self-employed practicing privileges role and will require successful candidates to carry their own medical malpractice indemnity insurance.

Main duties of the job

You will make healthcare better for our patients by undertaking ultrasound procedures efficiently and effectively for both the public and private sectors; adhering to best practice of ultrasound technique in line with company policy and guidelines.

About us

Diagnostic World are a leading provider of NHS and Private healthcare with services delivered from Community Diagnostic Centres, Community Health Centres and within our fleet of mobile and relocatable units. Within our service offering, we provide General and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to patients across the Midlands & South-East on a referred and self-referred basis.

Date posted

03 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30 to £60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0062-24-0018

Job locations

Regional Railways North East

Athenaeum Street

Sunderland

SR1 3HP


Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will do:

  • Undertake ultrasound procedures in line with existing modality-specific clinical guidelines and protocols (aligned with RCR & SOR Standards).
  • Undertake examinations in line with the patient referrals adhering to organisational guidelines.
  • Manage a safe, effective, caring and well-led environment responsive to our patients, customer and staff requirements.
  • Support the Clinical Lead and Training Lead when required.
  • Support the Operational Management Team with operational queries and participate in team meetings ensuring effective communication within the service.
  • Support the Clinic HCA as required to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
  • Assist trainee sonographers and other colleagues in the achievement of their learning outcomes.

About you:

  • Hold a minimum of a PGD in Ultrasound (or equivalent) and be a member of an appropriate professional body with valid registration.
  • Have significant clinical experience as a qualified sonographer, undertaking a wide range of procedures at a minimum, General and Gynaecology.
  • Hold excellent scanning and reporting skills.
  • Hold a full clean UK driving licence and have access to a car.
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of patient care.
  • Be resident in an area which is reasonably commutable to the location of the role.

Pay: £30.00-£60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Experience:

  • Sonographer: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will do:

  • Undertake ultrasound procedures in line with existing modality-specific clinical guidelines and protocols (aligned with RCR & SOR Standards).
  • Undertake examinations in line with the patient referrals adhering to organisational guidelines.
  • Manage a safe, effective, caring and well-led environment responsive to our patients, customer and staff requirements.
  • Support the Clinical Lead and Training Lead when required.
  • Support the Operational Management Team with operational queries and participate in team meetings ensuring effective communication within the service.
  • Support the Clinic HCA as required to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
  • Assist trainee sonographers and other colleagues in the achievement of their learning outcomes.

About you:

  • Hold a minimum of a PGD in Ultrasound (or equivalent) and be a member of an appropriate professional body with valid registration.
  • Have significant clinical experience as a qualified sonographer, undertaking a wide range of procedures at a minimum, General and Gynaecology.
  • Hold excellent scanning and reporting skills.
  • Hold a full clean UK driving licence and have access to a car.
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of patient care.
  • Be resident in an area which is reasonably commutable to the location of the role.

Pay: £30.00-£60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Experience:

  • Sonographer: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Sonographer: 2 years (required)
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Sonographer: 2 years (required)

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Diagnostic World

Address

Regional Railways North East

Athenaeum Street

Sunderland

SR1 3HP


Employer's website

http://www.diagnosticworld.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Diagnostic World

Address

Regional Railways North East

Athenaeum Street

Sunderland

SR1 3HP


Employer's website

http://www.diagnosticworld.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Bunmi Oluwoye

HR@diagnosticworld.co.uk

Date posted

03 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30 to £60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0062-24-0018

Job locations

Regional Railways North East

Athenaeum Street

Sunderland

SR1 3HP


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