NHS Highland
Sonographer
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NHS Highland Sonographer Opportunity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An opportunity has arisen within NHS Highland for a Sonographer who will work as part of the dynamic Ultrasound team based at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness and peripheral sites.
We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our patient first. We provide a comprehensive (non-obstetric) ultrasound service to a wide range of specialities within the hospital and local GP's.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic sonographer to join our team. The department is integrated into the Radiology Department at Raigmore hospital, and we have one peripheral site in Invergordon, Ross-shire. As a small dynamic team we work to deliver innovation and excellence in ultrasound practice.
There is an ongoing commitment to participate in our training programmes for trainee sonographers and specialist trainee registrars. You need to be able to work independently, demonstrating a high level of competence and will need to demonstrate excellent communication and reporting skills.
Currently the department operates 5 days a week but this may change in the future to provide a 7 day service.
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Essential Requirements and Experience
You must hold PG (Cert), PG (Dip), DMU or equivalent.
- You will be a UK Registered Sonographer on the HCPC specialist register, or equivalent professional body such as NMC
- CASE accredited qualification is essential - due to current training commitments we are not able to consider applicants with qualifications which are not CASE accredited and where further training would be required.
- You will have up to date knowledge of practices and professional guidelines within ultrasound
- You will have performed and reported at least 900 ultrasound scans in the last 12 months
- You will be able to maintain accurate up-to-date records and files
- You will have been working in the UK for the last 12 months as a reporting sonographer
- You will have a driving licence
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide an efficient high quality ultrasound service comprising unsupervised scanning sessions within the trust maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- To work as an independent practitioner by performing ultrasound scans to a high diagnostic standard, formulating a report and communicating the results to the appropriate clinician and to be accountable for own professional actions.
- Provide specialist advice pertaining to the ultrasound service.
- Responsible for training and supervision of all staff within the ultrasound unit, including radiology registrars and student sonographers.
- To be actively involved and assist with the department Audit, Research and Clinical Governance programme.
- To deputise for the Team Lead Sonographer.
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Additional Information for Candidates
Flexible Working
Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.
How to Apply
Apply online through Jobtrain. Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
Do not upload a CV. CVs are not used for shortlisting. Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date. Once submitted, applications cannot be changed.
Keeping in Touch
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