Job summary You will be an effective member of the Ultrasound team, providingthe highest standard of Ultrasound service to patients in our expandingNon-Obstetric Ultrasound Service, working autonomously in a community setting.
Main duties of the job Scans to be covered: Upper Abdominal, PelvisTA/TVS, Renal / Prostate, Testes, Groin (including inguinal hernias), AbdominalWall hernias, Head & Neck, Thyroids, MSK Lipomas, MSK Shoulders, MSK Knees,MSK Hands & Feet, MSK All.
About us HealthHarmonie Ltd is a fast-paced, growing organisationthat operates from the vibrant city centre of Birmingham.
Established in 2003,the company has grown with the ever-changing healthcare industry and developedits presence across the UK.
We work in partnership with several NHS ClinicalCommissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to communityservices closer to their homes.
By joining the HealthHarmonie family you will be a part ofthe fundamental infrastructure needed to deliver excellent patient care acrossthe UK.
Whether this is joining us in a clinical role or an administration roleyour presence in HealthHarmonie is vital.
All our roles require you to have aninnovative thought process, a willingness to learn new skills and the want tooversee your career by taking ownership of the role you are completing.DiversityHealthHarmonie prides itself for being an equal opportunityemployer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications fromqualified candidates from a wide array of backgrounds because we know that itis the differences in our people that make our company a better and morewelcoming place to work.
Job description Job responsibilities You will provide a high standard of work as set by the service as regards the quality of ultrasound examinations.
Ensure that the ultrasound examination of patients is carried out as quickly as possible, consistent with keeping to the standard required and that the patients are sent home with the least possible delay.
Assist the other Sonographers in the ultrasound service in maintaining service provision.
Ensure quality control tests are carried out regularly and any malfunctions reported.
Responsible at all times for the patient's welfare and comfort.
Work with the Referral Management Centre to provide a written communication to the referring GP within 2 days of the patients appointment.
**Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship** Person Specification Qualifications Essential Postgraduate certificate or diploma in Medical Ultrasound, or a certificate/diploma from the College of Radiographers in Medical Ultrasound.
Alternatively, they can hold an equivalent international level of qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
Experience Essential Have performed and reported on a minimum of 900 ultrasound scans in the last 12 months.
The applicant must have maintained their Continued Professional Development in accordance with professional guidelines.
Also, meet the relevant specification set out by the National Occupation Standards for imaging of anatomical areas.
The new staff member will have English as a first language or if English is a second language would have passed a suitable English language examination to the level required by the Health Professions Council.
The applicant will need to be a UK registered sonographer that is registered on the HCPC/SOR register.
About you Essential Patient safety and satisfaction is at the core of everything we do, therefore our ideal candidate should embrace our core values by being compassionate, motivated, attentive, and displaying a high degree of integrity and a sense of excellence.
The mobile nature of the role will also entail that you should have a driving license and your own car, as well as stay flexible regarding working arrangements.