Job overview

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East Cheshire NHS trust are excited to be advertising for a motivated and adaptive Sonographer to join our friendly, hard-working supportive team.  The post will be cross site at both Macclesfield District General Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) located in Congleton.

The post holder will ideally have experience in  a wide range of specialties, ranging from General Abdominal, Gynaecology, MSK, small parts, head and neck,  Vascular, DVT, Obstetrics and Early pregnancy scans. Previous experience in liver stiffness measurement scanning is advantageous.

Hours per week: 23.63 

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with all involved in providing the service, ensuring appropriate imaging, reporting, and patient management. They will provide a high professional and technical standard of ultrasound.

Our Sonographers work within departmental protocols, written in conjunction with national guidelines.  The post holder will liaise with a multidisciplinary team, including consultant Radiologists, involved in the management of patients, working alongside colleagues to ensure the day-to-day workload is managed effectively.

We have a two, purpose-built general ultrasound departments located at Macclesfield and CDC, At Macclesfield this leads off the Radiology department, with three dedicated ultrasound rooms, to be managed and staffed by Sonographers.  A fourth dedicated room for our Consultant and Registrar Radiologists is within the main radiology department, suitable for interventional and general ultrasound.

The CDC unit, has two newly built, dedicated ultrasound rooms. Located alongside an X-ray room and cardio-respiratory services.

Although we are a small department, we are a vibrant, friendly supportive team, with a Radiologist interest in ultrasound, with local expertise in drainage and biopsy. 

We have regular vascular surgeon input and provide a vascular ultrasound service including arterial and venous scans. Training in arterial work with a qualified accredited vascular scientist (AVS) is available.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.