Advanced Practitioner in Ultrasound (Sonographer)

Job Details: Job Title: Advanced Practitioner in Ultrasound Location: Various locations (Manchester, Stockport based) Community Ultrasound NHS Salary: £44,500 per annum + (Negotiable based on experience) Contract Type: Permanent. Shift Pattern: Full and part time hours available. Job Summary: * To provide general abdominal, pelvic, small parts and MSK (if appropriately trained) ultrasound scanning services in conjunction with other Sonographers and health care professionals. * To independently perform ultrasound scanning duties to the required standards of Beacon Medical and to produce a clinical report for each ultrasound scan undertaken. * To undertake any administrative duties that may be necessary for speedy progression of patients and patient results. * To actively participate in matters concerning clinical governance, clinical audit and assessment. * To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). * To adhere to company policy and procedures in terms of health and safety, data protection and confidentiality. * To give full co-operation in any investigations of a complaint or untoward incident * To ensure that professional and technical knowledge/expertise is kept up to date and to maintain a portfolio to show evidence of personal professional development. * To be able to work independently within a clearly defined set of Beacon Medical protocols and make informed clinical decisions . * For each examination undertaken, a comprehensive diagnostic report will be formulated. * Support the pharmacy department to deliver an excellent medicine management service to all customers, supervising the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines. * To provide pharmaceutical expertise and input to the care of the patients. * To facilitate the daily running of the pharmacy department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers. * Provide clinical input with respect to medicines to all patients. * Ensure accurate and timely charging. * Ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory, professional and best practice frameworks. Qualification & Experience: * Degree in Pharmacy * Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (any existing or pending Fitness to Practice issues must be declared on application) * Postgraduate Diploma relevant to hospital pharmacy practice is desirable but not essential * Post registration experience of 2-3 years * Clinical pharmacy experience in a secondary acute setting, or proven ability to transfer clinical skills into an acute setting. Essential Criteria: * Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography (or equivalent). * Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound. * Registered with the HCPC and On the RCT register * Eligibility to reside and work in the UK. * To be able to work independently in all main areas of Ultrasound practice. * Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of ultrasound procedures. * 2 years post qualification experience gained in NHS trust practice. * Ability to organise and manage ultrasound lists and priorities. * Ability and willingness to work within the company performance framework and quality targets. Blackstone Recruitment Benefits: ✅Assigned specialised recruitment consultant ✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs ✅Complete onboarding support ✅Informed tailored career advice ✅Personalised job alerts ✅Unlimited referral bonus For further information on this role, please contact Emma Ansett at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now