Sonographer
- NHS
- Full Time
- Brighton and Hove
- 65000.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Full time sonographer required based at our Falmer site, Brighton. The site is a community CDC and is all on an out-patient basis. We offer seven days a week service and there is flexibly for days of working.
We require an experienced sonographer to scan and report abdominal, gynaecological, small parts and basic DVT scan. The ability to also scan MSK is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Operating Sonographic Equipment: Use ultrasound equipment to capture images of organs, tissues, and blood flow. Experience with different manufactures of equipment is helpful.
Patient Interaction: Prepare and position patients for the procedure, ensuring their comfort and safety. Provide a high standard of patient care at all times.
Image Analysis: Analyse the images to identify any abnormalities and provide clinical report to physicians.
Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and document the procedures performed.
Equipment Maintenance: Regularly clean and maintain the ultrasound equipment to ensure it is in good working condition. Reporting issues or faults to the site manager.
Quality: Image quality and consistent reporting methods are essential and ability to comply with imaging protocols is important.
About us
Medical Imaging Partnership provides high-quality diagnostic services at the Brighton Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, which is in the East Stand of the American Express Community Stadium The Amex, home of Brighton and Hove Albion FC.
Job responsibilities
- Operating Sonographic Equipment: Use ultrasound equipment to capture images of organs, tissues, and blood flow. Experience with different manufactures of equipment is helpful.
- Patient Interaction: Prepare and position patients for the procedure, ensuring their comfort and safety. Provide a high standard of patient care at all times.
- Image Analysis: Analyse the images to identify any abnormalities and provide clinical report to physicians.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and document the procedures performed.
- Equipment Maintenance: Regularly clean and maintain the ultrasound equipment to ensure it is in good working condition. Reporting issues or faults to the site manager.
- Quality: Image quality and consistent reporting methods are essential and ability to comply with imaging protocols is important.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education: Degree in diagnostic medical sonography. or a related field such as Diagnostic Radiographer with suitable post graduate certificates in ultrasound imaging.
- Certifications: HCPC registered practitioner and clear DBS
- Experience: At least 3-5 years employed as a sonographer
Desirable
- Skills: Strong technical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to explain procedures to patients clearly.
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
Medical Imaging Partnership Ltd
Address
American Express Community Stadium
Village Way
Falmer
Brighton
BN1 9BL
