Bank Sonographer

Practice Plus Group

  • Shepton Mallet, Somerset
  • £50.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 30 days ago
Are you an experienced and patient-focused Sonographer looking for greater flexibility in your working life? At Practice Plus Group, we're looking for skilled professionals to join us on a Bank basis-giving you the freedom to work shifts that suit your availability while playing a key role in delivering high-quality care to our patients.Working within our friendly and professional Ultrasound Department, you'll be a vital part of a team that values autonomy, clinical excellence, and a supportive environment.What you'll be doingAs our Bank Sonographer, you will:
  • Manage day-to-day patient caseloads, performing high-quality ultrasound examinations including general and gynaecological scans.
  • Independently assess and report on images in accordance with Practice Plus Group policies and clinical standards.
  • Act as an autonomous practitioner, coordinating and facilitating patient-focused care.
  • Provide reassurance and clear communication to patients, supporting them throughout their ultrasound procedure.
  • Maintain cleanliness and ensure proper functioning of ultrasound equipment, reporting any faults.
  • Assist with the training of less experienced or new team members and bank staff.
  • Support ongoing quality improvement by contributing to audits and participating in peer review processes.
  • Keep up to date with CPD and maintain professional registration
What we'll look for in youTo succeed in this role, you’ll need to be:
  • A qualified Sonographer with a BSc in Radiography (or equivalent) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Ultrasound
  • Competent in performing and reporting on a wide range of scans, including general and gynaecological
  • Comfortable working independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent in your communication and patient care approach
Knowledgeable about clinical governance, infection control and data protection standards * Organised, adaptable, and confident managing your own caseload
  • Committed to continuous development and safe working practices
  • Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Ultrasound - desirable
  • MSK or USGI scanning experience - desirable
  • Background in NHS and/or independent sector - desirable
  • Involvement in clinical audit or research – desirable
What you can expect in return:
  • An hourly rate of £50
  • Work within our friendly and professional Ultrasound Department
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact in our friendly resourcing team.Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.LocationPractice Plus Group Hospital Shepton MalletPositionImaging and DiagnosticsAdvertising SalaryAn hourly rate of £50Vacancy TypeCasual/BankSchedule TypePart TimeRewards & BenefitsEmployee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through MedigoldRefer a friend schemeBlue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibilityAward winning ED&I programmeFree access to Reward Gateway discount schemeAccess to private health insuranceWide range of 'time away from work' allowancesExtensive career development and training opportunitiesTraining & DevelopmentTraining delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.Great development and career progression opportunities.I have worked for Practice Plus Group for almost six years, firstly in a bank role, and now as a permanent member of staff. I qualified as a radiographer in 2001 and worked in a busy NHS trust for 18 months. I was then given the opportunity to study for an ultrasound qualification.

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