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Sonographer Positions at Korus Health
We are a small, dynamic company with a family feel and are excited to be looking to recruit two new sonographers to join our friendly and well supported ultrasound team. We run clinics in the community across Cornwall, Devon, Avon & Somerset and West Midlands with a focus on excellent and compassionate patient care.
We are a busy, award-winning company working in partnership with the NHS Trusts to provide services that allow patients to choose their preferred place, date and time and we are proud to run an efficient service with reduced waiting times.
Main Duties of the Job
Candidates must hold either the DMU or PgCert/Dip/MSC in Medical Ultrasound, and HCPC (or other professional body) registration and have at least 2 years post-qualification in ultrasound experience.
We support the NHS with non-obstetric ultrasound scans and most of our examinations are gynaecological and general abdominal.
The ideal applicants must be flexible, adaptable to change and be willing to contribute to an efficient service delivery through the highest standards of safe and compassionate patient care.
Sonographers need to be professionally, legally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work including clinical practice and commit to a high standard of clinical care.
They will undertake comprehensive investigations of patients, including those with the most complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills and using agreed protocols and following company policies and procedures.
Sonographers will assess and manage clinical risk within their own clinic list and be proactive in seeking support from colleagues and/or clinical lead as needed.
Sonographers will autonomously compose and verify a written report which records the observations made during the examination, their significance and any limitations of the study. They will take responsibility for the accuracy of the report and ensure that the report is communicated according to the pathways in place including when there are significant findings.
About Us
We would welcome applications from sonographers with at least two years ultrasound scanning experience post qualification who are confident to work autonomously to perform high quality examinations. You will work in the community with a healthcare assistant and our remote clinical support team to assist you in the delivery of patient care.
We are committed to supporting individuals to feel fulfilled at work and place high value on open communication within a supportive environment. We are proud to have created a flexible workplace environment based on trust and understanding.
Job Details
Date Posted: 03 October 2026
Pay Scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference Number: E0260-26-0009
Job Locations:
Korus Health
Torbay Diagnostic Centre
Market Street
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3AQ
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide a high standard of work as set by the service as regards the quality of ultrasound examinations.
- To ensure that the ultrasound examination of patients is carried out as quickly as possible, consistent with keeping to the standard required and that the patients are sent home with the least possible delay.
- To assist other colleagues in the ultrasound service team in maintaining service provision.
- To ensure quality control tests are carried out regularly and any malfunctions reported.
- To be responsible at all times for the patients' welfare and comfort.
- To behave always in a professional manner, be smart in appearance and uphold the reputation of the service and company at all times.
- To adhere to company policies and keep up-to-date with developments in ultrasound, to attend courses and seminars as necessary.
- To report any malfunctions of the ultrasound apparatus to the operations manager as soon as they occur.
- To contribute to and follow the safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and information governance and data protection policies of the service.
- Support the training and development of junior staff.
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Clinical Responsibilities:
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work including clinical practice.
- To ensure a high standard of clinical care within own professional practice, and support other staff to do likewise.
- To undertake the highly specialised comprehensive investigations of patients, including those with the most complex presentation, using advanced investigative and analytical skills and using standardised protocols where possible.
- To assess capacity and gain valid informed consent for treatment and support other staff to do likewise.
- To formulate individualised investigations, when necessary, based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice, using advanced clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of highly specialised sonographic skills to enable the production of effective good quality diagnostic imaging.
- To implement new techniques based on evidence.
- To assess and manage clinical risk within own clinic list and be proactive in seeking support from colleagues and/or clinical lead as needed.
- To autonomously compose and verify a written report which records the sonographic observations made during the examination, their significance and any limitations of the study.
- To be personally responsible for the accuracy of the report and ensure that the report is communicated according to the pathways in place.
- To ensure that any unexpected findings are reported immediately to the office and captured on the clinical system, so that the patient can be managed promptly.
- To take part in personal, departmental and wider audit programmes where appropriate, to evaluate clinical practice and service to patients.
- To actively participate in activities designed to improve the service to clients, patients and clinicians.
- To promote patients' rights and ensure confidentiality of patient information.
Premises, Equipment, and Supplies:
The following is a joint responsibility of the sonographer and healthcare assistant as a clinical team.
- It is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that their work area of responsibility is well maintained, meeting the standards required for Health and Safety and the needs of patients and staff.
- To ensure that there is due regard for security and safety of staff and patients.
- To ensure that all necessary equipment is working and regularly serviced.
- To have an acceptable knowledge of computer connectivity in a scanning and reporting environment.
- To ensure adequate stocks and supplies and necessary equipment for day to day working.
Education and Qualifications:
The post holder will need to be a UK registered sonographer who has successfully completed a certificate of diploma in Ultrasound with an HCPC or equivalent registration.
The post holder must have evidence of continuous professional development.
The post holder will have English as a first language or if English is a second language would have passed a suitable English language examination to the level required by the Health Professions Council.
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Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:
The post holder may have to work odd or long hours at times to complete special requests or projects. The post holder may have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment, computers and attending meetings.
Environmental Conditions:
The working environment is busy and demanding. The post holder will have to serve a number of people and projects at one time, and will be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of staff. The post holder may find the environment to be busy, noisy and will need excellent organisational, time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.
Mental Demands:
The post holder will have to manage a number of requests and tasks at one time and must be prepared to deal with emergencies and stressful situations at any time.
Confidentiality:
In the course of employment the post holder will have access to confidential information relating to the service. In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust the company with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. This information is to be treated as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the employer's policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Data Protection:
The employer is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. The post holder must not at any time use the personal data held by the employer or disclose such data to a third party for a purpose not described in the Register entry. If the post holder is in any doubt regarding what they should or should not do in connection with the Data Protection Act 1998 then they must contact the Data Protection Officer.
Health and Safety:
The post holder must be aware of the responsibility placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to maintain a healthy and safe working environment for both staff and visitors. The post holder also has a duty to observe obligations under the company Health and Safety policies and to maintain awareness of safe practices and assessment of risk in accordance with the Risk Management Strategy.
Risk Management Strategy:
The Post Holder Will Assist In Promoting And Maintaining Their Own And Others Health, Safety And Security As Defined In The Practice Health & Safety Policy, To Include:
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
- Reporting potential risks identified.
The post holder is responsible for the security of the property of the employer, avoiding loss of or damage to property and being economical and efficient in the use of resources.
Place of Work:
The post holder may be required to work at any of the employer's locations in line with service needs.
Equality and Diversity:
The Post Holder Must Cooperate With All Policies And Procedures Designed To Ensure Equality Of Employment. Fellow Workers, Patients And Visitors Must Be Treated Equally
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