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Travel between sites will be required and expenses will be reimbursed.\nTo succeed you must be experienced and have excellent communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach to delivering first class diagnostic services and patient care.\nCora 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.\nJob Purpose:\nTo provide an efficient Ultrasound service, working within established policies and processes.\nTo report to and support the Lead Sonographer/ Operations Manager with the running of the service.\nTo ensure an exemplary level of customer service is upheld to patients, consultants and clinic team.\nTo 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.\nMain Duties and Responsibilities:\nTo exercise the highest standard of patient care and actively improve the patient experience.\nTo provide a comprehensive and effective high quality Ultrasound service\nTo 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.\nTo ensure that all Ultrasound referrals are evaluated and prioritised according to Cora Health clinical protocols and clinical information.\nTo maintain confidentiality at all times.\nEscalate any problems, incidents and concerns to a senior member of staff.\nTo ensure that accurate records are maintained in line with the policies and procedures.\nComply with National & Local Infection Control Polices & Procedures.\nTo liaise with the Radiologist or referring Consultant in an effective and professional manner, in order to provide the best possible service for the patient.\nWork with minimal supervision or under own initiative.\nTo participate in the Quality Assurance Programme in accordance with company policies\nFollow the Health & Safety at work Act and ensure adherence to Cora Health polices.\nTo support Risk Assessments to provide an environment, equipment and working procedures that is as safe as reasonably practicable for patients and staff.\nTo 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\nTo be prepared to vary working hours, as may be necessary, to meet the demands of the service.\nQualifications & Requirements:\nTo be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:\nHold a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or an equivalent HCPC-approved qualification\nA full clean driving license and access to a car is required.\nSome post registration experience\nIf recently qualified should have experience of working unsupervised\nCurrent related professional knowledge\nSafe use of equipment relevant to the post\nMaintains a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio\nWe are Cora Health:\nCora is a leading provider of community healthcare services in the UK. 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