Advanced Practitioner - Sonographer inBarnsley inBarnsley PUBLISHED
FRI 13 DEC 2024
Candidates must possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent, along with current state registration, and demonstrate strong clinical competence and excellent interpersonal skills. The role emphasises teamwork and compliance with mandatory training, with experience in an NHS setting being essential. The position is ideal for dynamic and enthusiastic professionals seeking to enhance their experience in a supportive and innovative environment amidst a vibrant community offering various amenities and outdoor activities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly Ultrasound team at Barnsley Hospital
This friendly team provides ultrasound services across two sites, one at the main hospital site & also the brand-new community diagnostic centre in Barnsley town centre. This high-profile centre is the first of its kind in this area, within a shopping centre and provides ultrasound and other radiology services within the heart of the community. With easy parking and being surrounded by retail units this centre is the ideal place to work. Barnsley town centre has undergone a multi-million-pound regeneration scheme and is a vibrant, bustling town offering good quality retail outlets & leisure facilities. The nearby Peak district offers beautiful scenery, walking and outdoor activities. There is easy access to the M1 at both sites and the train and bus station is a five-minute walk from the community diagnostic centre. A slightly longer walk or very short bus journey will bring you to the main hospital site.
As one of our team, you will be actively encouraged to widen your scope of practise as we provide a paediatric, musculoskeletal, head and neck service and an expanding vascular service as well as more routine work in both general and obstetric ultrasound. The sonographers here have a wide range of experience and are always happy to share their knowledge. Particular areas of interest will also be actively encouraged and we are hoping to expand our sonographer led neck FNA service.
The purpose of this role is to provide an independent, cost effective, accurate ultrasound service.
The successful candidate will have a high level of clinical competence in a wide range of ultrasound techniques. A Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent and current state registration is essential as is excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The successful candidate will demonstrate good team work and be compliant with all mandatory training including clinical governance and protection.
Experience of working in an NHS setting is required.
So, if you are dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic and want to further your experience, working part of the time in a state-of-the-art centre then Barnsley is the place for you!
For an informal visit or more information please contact Sara Finnerty, ).
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