Sonographer - LLP

Job summary

Modality LLP is alarge-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovativeapproach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialistcare, leading to high-quality patient outcomes. We work in LLP with a number ofhospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatient serviceswith more care being delivered in community settings.

We are looking for an experiencedcommunity Sonographer who has the skills, knowledge, and experience tocoordinate and provide holistic outpatient diagnostic sonography testing to patients. They will independently perform and report ultrasound examinations inclusive of general abdominal, gynaecological, renal and vascular, and MSK scanning and workas part of team of sonographers manage all aspects of the day to day running of the ultrasound service to ensure service excellence.

This job is suitable forindividuals have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring ahigh-quality service is provided. The postholder(s) will be committed to undertakeany other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of their owncompetence.

As an employee with us you can benefit from

Enrolmentto the NHS pension scheme

Annualleave minimum 27 days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata

Employeediscounts and benefits scheme

Employeeassistance programme (EAP)

Educationand career pathways

EnhancedFamily friendly policies

Flexibleworking

Wellbeingsupport and initiative

Main duties of the job

Working to local protocols and policies from national directives and professional best practice guidelines to support the Modality direct GP access community ultrasound service and to work collaboratively with other community specialties where an ultrasound service is required.

Option to work as part of the general diagnostic radiography team, at SWBH NHS Trust including undertaking general radiography rota.

Support the Lead Sonographer in the provision of a professional ultrasound service Perform and report independently on a wide range of ultrasound examinations. Dependent on qualifications this may include renal, abdominal, Doppler, gynaecological and some small parts scans Produce appropriate written reports for the medical profession and keep accurate records using a combination of CRIS, Viewpoint, SystmOne & PACS Communicate potentially distressing diagnoses directly to patients and refer accordingly. Maintain a high standard of patient care and medical ethics Participate in CPD and other developmental activities and actively take part in departmental research/audit Supervise and mentor recently qualified and student Sonographers Help maintain the high standards of the ultrasound service and to encourage working as a team with all members of staff including HCAs and reception staff

About us

Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK.

Our service offer and expertise include:

Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week

We are seeking dedicated postholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Modality LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JDdetailing the core responsibilities of this role.

You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and fordeveloping and delivering new and innovative patient pathways

If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likemindedpeople.

Please noteModality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during theadvertising period.

Pre-employment

Vaccinations

As part of recruitment to the Modality LLP, we will bechecking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manageindividual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may beundecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles aremandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is amandatory requirement.

Right to work checks

All applicants invited for interview will need to prove theirright to work in the UK at the interview stage

References

References must be secured prior to beginning employment, onemust be your current or most recent employer.

Employment history

You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues. Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary. Evidence of having worked with the public . Able to clearly and appropriately convey instructions and ensure patient understanding. Good interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good computer skills. Ability to adapt to changing and demanding situations. Able to work unsupervised. Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload working to tight and changing timescales.

Knowledge

Essential

Complex knowledge of pathologies. Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy. Evidence of Continued Professional Development. Ultrasound experience with 900 ultrasound scans performed and reported in the last 12 months. Non-Obstetric Ultrasound with experience of performing the following scans: Abdominal. Gynaecology - Transvaginal. Renal/ prostate. Scrotal/testicular. Musculoskeletal. Doppler ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound Certificate / Diploma from the College of Radiographers in Medical Ultrasound or an equivalent international qualification

Skills

Essential

Observational and analytical skills for interpreting, reporting and assisting diagnosis of a range of conditions seen on a Scan. Ability to take initiative to make decisions or recommendations for the best interests of patients. Use judgement to change/discuss requests from referrers within clinical and national guidelines. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise Ability to prioritise and organise unpredictable workload effectively. Ability to interact successfully with fellow health care professionals and to organise and supervise assisting staff. Capability to reflect on current practice, to plan ahead and be forward thinking in order to propose and implement changes to how the service runs. Ability to undertake audit/research projects within the service.

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