Sonographer | Dun Laoghaire | 3-4 days per week

Medica Group is the market leader in the provision of teleradiology and managed radiology services to the UK and Ireland. We are now recruiting for a new colleague to join our growing Ultrasound team on a part-time basis. We opened a new clinic in Dun Laoghaire last year and need a new colleague to be based there for ideally 32 hours a week, across four days per week. The role could also be full time combined with clinical work in other locations. At this moment, specialisations in MSK, DDH or paediatrics are required, although training is offered to candidates interested in developing these skills. Medica Ireland is a radiology services provider in Ireland employing over 160 staff members, delivering managed service solutions to public and private hospitals.

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality images in accordance with Medica procedures and protocols; Provide a quality service to all patients with courtesy, kindness, efficiency, efficacy and confidentiality; Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiographic developments in sonography; Take responsibility for general cleanliness, tidiness and safety of clinical areas; Follow Health and Safety rules and Incident Reporting policies; Report equipment problems and complaints in a timely manner; Take part in in-service training and team days; Input into quality control and audit procedures and development of policies and protocols; Maintain accurate patient data entry and management of Medica's RIS/PACS system; For Clinical Specialist level: contribute to development and implementation of operational policies, protocols and guidelines; Support initiatives for ongoing service development and improvement; Assist with preventive maintenance and QA program for ultrasound equipment; Provide professional support and advice; Assist with risk management and health and safety strategies; Partake in clinical audit process and complaints and incident process

Requirements

CORU registration; MSc Ultrasound or equivalent; Relevant clinical sonography experience with ability to perform a variety of sonographic exam types; Demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff (for Clinical Specialist level only); Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning; Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs for documentation activities and report generation

Nice to have

Demonstrated ability to manage clinical and non-clinical situations; Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills; Ability to deal with staff and management at all levels within the organisation; High capacity for responsibility and individual initiative; Interest in quality initiation for the radiographic service; Evidence of post registration professional development; Paediatrics and DDH or other ultrasound speciality desirable, but not essential

Benefits

Flexible working; Company culture that promotes work-life balance; Commitment from employer to continued learning and development; Discretionary annual salary review process; Discretionary annual bonus; Enhanced holiday allowance; Access to employee assistance programme; Subsidised family leave; Cycle to work scheme; Tax saver scheme; Social events; Calm, structured environment with dedicated slots assigned per patient; Rapid access support from Radiologist; Brand new high spec GE Equipment