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Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

Location: Leicester
Salary: £48,000 £60,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: Head of Operations

About the Company

Diagnostic World is a leading provider of diagnostic services, working with a range of healthcare organisations and partners to deliver high-quality patient-focused diagnostic care.

We are looking for an experienced Advanced Practitioner Sonographer to join our team in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Sonographer who is confident working independently, providing high-quality ultrasound examinations and producing accurate clinical reports.

You will play an important role in delivering a comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound service while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, governance and patient experience.

The Role

As an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer, you will be responsible for providing diagnostic ultrasound services to patients on behalf of Diagnostic World and our client partners.

You will work independently while collaborating with other Sonographers and healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive safe, efficient and high-quality care.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Perform a range of ultrasound examinations, including: General abdominal, Gynae, Pelvic, Small parts, Vascular, MSK, Early Pregnancy, where appropriately trained
• Independently perform ultrasound examinations to the required clinical and quality standards.
• Produce clear and accurate clinical reports for each examination.
• Manage ultrasound lists and prioritise patients effectively.
• Communicate with GPs, referrers and other healthcare professionals where required.
• Undertake any necessary administrative duties to support the efficient progression of patients and results, including patient escalations.
• Participate in clinical governance, clinical audits and quality assessments.
• Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio and ensure professional knowledge and skills remain current.
• Carry out relevant equipment checks and report any equipment faults to the appropriate manager.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures relating to health and safety, confidentiality and data protection are followed.
• Assist with the investigation of complaints and untoward incidents where required.
• Participate in annual performance reviews and appraisals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the service operates effectively.

Additional / Ad-Hoc Responsibilities

You may also be required to:

Provide second opinions on discrepancy cases.
Provide professional advice relating to complaints or incidents.
Support the recruitment and onboarding of new Sonographers.
Assist with the induction of new team members on an ad-hoc basis.
Represent the company at relevant events, including BMUS stands.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and confident Sonographer who is able to work independently and provide expert clinical opinion across a broad range of ultrasound examinations.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers, BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
• Full registration with the appropriate professional governing body, such as HCPC, with SoR voluntary registration desirable.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to work independently across the main areas of ultrasound practice.
• Ability to scan and report independently.
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a range of ultrasound procedures.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage ultrasound lists and competing priorities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with GPs, referrers and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A professional, enquiring and critical approach to your work.
• Commitment to continuing professional development, clinical governance and audit.
• Willingness to work within company performance frameworks and quality standards.
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance for the work undertaken.

Desirable

Up to 5 years' post-qualification experience gained within the UK.
Experience working within an NHS Trust.
Experience of clinical audit.
Experience in additional specialist areas of ultrasound, including vascular, MSK or Early Pregnancy.

What We Offer

£48,000 £60,000 salary

37.5-hour working week

Opportunity to work across a broad range of ultrasound specialisms.

Support for continuing professional development (CPD).

Opportunities to develop your clinical expertise and professional knowledge.

A varied role working alongside experienced Sonographers and healthcare professionals.

Opportunity to contribute to clinical governance, audit and service development.

Opportunities to support recruitment, onboarding and professional events.

Important Information
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS checks and occupational health clearance.

Successful candidates must maintain the appropriate professional registration and comply with all relevant professional standards and company policies.

You will also be required to maintain appropriate indemnity insurance for the work undertaken on behalf of Diagnostic World.

If you are an experienced Sonographer looking for an opportunity to develop your career while delivering high-quality diagnostic services, we would love to hear from you.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Band 8a Sonographer to join our ultrasound service across Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital on a temporary basis until June 2027.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in general medical, obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound, including trans-vaginal scanning, and be confident working autonomously in a busy clinical environment.

Main Duties

• Perform, interpret and report general abdominal, small parts, obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations.
• Undertake trans-vaginal and a wide range of non-obstetric ultrasound examinations.
• Perform examinations in ITU, NICU, theatres and trauma settings, including sedated or anaesthetised patients.
• Provide specialist ultrasound advice and image interpretation to clinicians and healthcare professionals.
• Support one-stop clinics and specialist clinical pathways.
• Recognise significant findings and make appropriate urgent referrals for further treatment or imaging.
• Provide sensitive counselling and support to patients, including those receiving distressing news.
• Assist with biopsies and other sterile procedures, including patient monitoring.
• Undertake mobile ultrasound examinations where required.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection control and equipment quality assurance.
• Support the development of ultrasound protocols, techniques and service improvements.
• Assist with equipment evaluation, maintenance and quality assurance.
• Provide teaching, training and supervision to students, radiographers, sonographers and clinical support staff.
• Participate in audit, research, clinical governance and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain accurate patient records and use relevant imaging and reporting systems, including PACS and RIS.
• Maintain own CPD and complete mandatory and statutory training.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with monitoring waiting times and achieving service targets.
• Support service development and deputise for the Ultrasound Service Manager when required.
• Work autonomously while maintaining high professional, clinical and reporting standards.

Essential Requirements

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent healthcare qualification to degree level.
• PGD in Ultrasound Imaging or equivalent qualification with relevant ultrasound experience.
• MSc in Ultrasound or equivalent extensive experience in general medical and obstetric ultrasound.
• Current HCPC or RCT registration.
• Extensive experience in obstetric, gynaecological and general medical ultrasound.
• Wide range of non-obstetric scanning experience.
• Evidence of CPD and recent DQASS monitoring.
• Excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ability to work autonomously and produce accurate clinical reports.
• Experience in teaching, training, counselling and communicating sensitive information.

Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Duration: Temporary until June 2027
Band: 8a

We're looking for an experienced Ultrasound SonographerSonographer to join a modern Community Diagnostic Centre in Oxford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SonographerSonographer who is confident working autonomously and independently performing and reporting on a broad range of ultrasound examinations.

The role will include:

• Performing and independently reporting ultrasound examinations

• General, gynaecological and abdominal ultrasound

• Vascular, soft tissue and small-parts imaging

• Providing specialist advice and recommendations for further investigation or follow-up

• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team

What we're looking for:

• PGDipPGDip in Medical Ultrasound, DMUDMU or equivalent

• HCPCHCPC or RCTRCT registration

• Previous NHSNHS experience

• Strong general and gynaecological ultrasound experience

• Confident scanning and reporting independently

• Excellent patient-facing and communication skills

The package:

• 49,387 - 56,515 salary

• Sign-on bonus

• Performance bonus

• 33 days'days' annual leave

• Private healthcare

• 500 annual learning & development budget

• Free on-site parking

• Day shifts

If you're an experienced Sonographer looking for a permanent opportunity in Oxford, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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