MSK Sonographer
Bank
Salary: Dependent on experience £35 - £50 per hour
Clinic Locations: Covering but not restricted to South Prisons – HMP Coldingley, HMP Highdown, HMP Feltham, therefore access to a car and a full clean driving licence is required
Why join us?
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25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell
- Private Healthcare (Benenden)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Blue Light Card
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- CPD Opportunities
- Wagestream
- Reward Gateway
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Smart Tech
- EV Car Scheme
Due to ongoing service expansion, we are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic MSK trained Sonographer for our Prison Diagnostic Services, specifically covering South Region.
This role is based within our prisons across the South region. Travel between sites will be required and expenses will be reimbursed.
To succeed you must be experienced and have excellent communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach to delivering first class diagnostic services and patient care.
Cora Health is a large independent provider of NHS Services across the UK employing over 1400 clinicians nationally. Due to ongoing service expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity for positive, enthusiastic and experienced enthustiastic Sonographers to join our prison team.
Job Purpose:
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To provide an efficient Ultrasound service, working within established policies and processes.
- To report to and support the Lead Sonographer/ Operations Manager with the running of the service.
- To ensure an exemplary level of customer service is upheld to patients, consultants and clinic team.
- To perform a range of general and specialised examinations, maintaining the highest professional and technical standards, whilst promoting high professional and ethical standards of clinical practice to ensure that all aspects of clinical governance are fulfilled.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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To exercise the highest standard of patient care and actively improve the patient experience.
- To provide a comprehensive and effective high quality Ultrasound service
- To perform a range of Ultrasound examinations and maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of imaging equipment. Be able to adapt sonographic technique where patient presentation dictates.
- To ensure that all Ultrasound referrals are evaluated and prioritised according to Cora Health clinical protocols and clinical information.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Escalate any problems, incidents and concerns to a senior member of staff.
- To ensure that accurate records are maintained in line with the policies and procedures.
- Comply with National & Local Infection Control Polices & Procedures.
- To liaise with the Radiologist or referring Consultant in an effective and professional manner, in order to provide the best possible service for the patient.
- Work with minimal supervision or under own initiative.
- To participate in the Quality Assurance Programme in accordance with company policies
- Follow the Health & Safety at work Act and ensure adherence to Cora Health polices.
- To support Risk Assessments to provide an environment, equipment and working procedures that is as safe as reasonably practicable for patients and staff.
- To participate in further education in line with the requirements of the Health Professions Council through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to complete appropriate mandatory training in line with company policy
- To be prepared to vary working hours, as may be necessary, to meet the demands of the service.
Qualifications & Requirements:
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Hold a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or an equivalent HCPC-approved qualification
- A full clean driving license and access to a car is required.
- Some post registration experience
- If recently qualified should have experience of working unsupervised
- Current related professional knowledge
- Safe use of equipment relevant to the post
- Maintains a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio
We are Cora Health:
Cora is a leading provider of community healthcare services in the UK. We deliver MSK (musculoskeletal) services, diagnostic imaging, day-case surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, podiatry, persistent pain management, mental health, orthopaedic and rheumatology services.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to thrive. We help people help themselves, to get back to their best or to simply find a new way forward.
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