Job Summary
Department: Ultrasound. Location: Manchester (Stockport based) Community Ultrasound NHS. Salary: £44,500 per annum, Negotiable based on experience. Full and part time hours available. Beacon Medical Services Group Ltd is a well-established provider of community ultrasound for the NHS. Our Ultrasound Service is a model of excellence and because of continued year on year growth we are now recruiting additional Sonographers to join our team.

Main Duties of the Job
Job Purpose
To work autonomously in providing an ultrasound service to scan a wide selection of patients, creating a written report on the results and discussing these, when appropriate, with the patient. A minimum of a post-graduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound, clinical expertise and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential requirements.

Scope
The post holder will be required to work flexibly to support the Ultrasound service within clinics across several sites. This may include working with different teams and environments on a regular basis. The range of ultrasound we provide include abdominal, general medicine, pelvis and superficial imaging. MSK ultrasound skills are an advantage. The Sonographer will have a minimum of two years postgraduate experience in medical ultrasound from a C.A.S.E Accredited UK University.

Prime Responsibility
To contribute to the provision of the highest standards of sonography practice and patient care, in accordance with company standards, procedures and protocols. Accountable to: Clinical Director and Lead Sonographer.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• To provide general abdominal, pelvic, small parts and MSK (if appropriately trained) ultrasound scanning services in conjunction with other Sonographers and health care professionals.
• To independently perform ultrasound scanning duties to the required standards of Beacon Medical and to produce a clinical report for each ultrasound scan undertaken.
• To undertake any administrative duties that may be necessary for speedy progression of patients and patient results.
• To actively participate in matters concerning clinical governance, clinical audit and assessment.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
• To adhere to company policy and procedures in terms of health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
• To give full co-operation in any investigations of a complaint or untoward incident and comply with company procedure to that effect.
• To ensure that professional and technical knowledge/expertise is kept up to date and to maintain a portfolio to show evidence of personal professional development.
• To be able to work independently within a clearly defined set of Beacon Medical protocols and make informed clinical decisions.
• For each examination undertaken, a comprehensive diagnostic report will be formulated.
• They will be accountable for their own professional actions (including reporting).

About Us
We are commissioned by the NHS to provide Ultrasound at the various locations across Stockport. We deliver non-obstetric ultrasound using the latest GE Mobile machines. The range of ultrasound we provide include abdominal, general medicine, pelvis and superficial imaging. MSK ultrasound skills are an advantage.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required. If you are suitably qualified and are passionate about delivering quality care, then please apply today.

In return we provide:

• Excellent competitive rates of Pay
• Full Indemnity Cover
• Support clinical worker in every clinic
• Use of latest mobile equipment (state of the art)
• Participate in regular clinical meetings and CPD
• Team spirit and invitation to company social events

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc Hons Radiography or equivalent
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
• Registered with the HCPC and On the RCT register
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK

Desirable

• Clinical Experience
• To be able to work independently in all main areas of Ultrasound practice
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ultrasound procedures
• 2 years post qualification experience gained in NHS trust practice
• Ability to organise and manage ultrasound lists and priorities
• Ability and willingness to work within the company performance framework and quality targets
• Other Attributes: Ability to work in a team, Scan and report independently, Good interpersonal skills, Enquiring critical approach to work, Ability to communicate effectively with referrers GPs & other healthcare Professionals as required, Commitment to CPD and requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit

Experience
Essential: Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography (or equivalent), Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, Registered with the HCPC and On the RCT register, Eligibility to reside and work in the UK

Desirable: Experience of working in primary care

Other Attributes
Essential:

• Ability to work in a team
• Scan and report independently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with referrers GPs & other healthcare Professionals as required
• Commitment to CPD and requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit

Desirable: Basic IT skills

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.