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Job Title: Clinical Specialist Sonographer

Location: Cork

Job type: Permanent, Fulltime position, 35-hour working week with several roster options to support your lifestyle.

Excel Recruitment is excited to partner with a highly respected acute hospital in Cork to recruit a Clinical Specialist Sonographer to join its expanding team.

The successful candidate:

• Will join a busy Radiology Department, using the Latest Imaging Technology, under the leadership of an exceptional Radiology Manager.
• Join a team that includes three highly experienced Clinical Specialist Sonographers, each bringing a wealth of expertise across various ultrasound specialties.
• You will work closely with onsite Radiologists and Specialists.
• You will gain experience in interesting and complex clinical cases.
• Opportunities for further professional development and subspecialty interest areas

• A supportive and progressive environment focused on excellence and patient-centred care
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work life balance

The post holder will:

• The post holder will be a qualified CORU registered Sonographer who will be expected to work autonomously.
• The post holder will have a very strong background in Ultrasound, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing compassionate care to patients.
• The post holder will provide an efficient and professional ultrasound service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Responsibilities will include:

• Perform a wide range of ultrasound scans, including abdominal, gynaecological, vascular, and small parts imaging, tailored to your experience and interests
• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols and guidelines to ensure optimum utilisation of resources and systematic audit of such usage.
• Liaise closely with the Radiology Services Manager, Consultant Radiologists and other staff members as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• Provide strategic and clinical leadership which results in the delivery of an effective, efficient, quality assured and patient centred Ultrasound service.
• Be accountable for the day-to-day quality of the service provided, including customer service and technical aspects.
• Contribute to the preparation of plans for the service-monitor and report on their implementation. Implement and maintain accurate information systems for clinical data in accordance with hospital standards.
• Participate in providing department audits and statistics.
• Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene standards etc.
• Implement and maintain a quality assurance programme for the Department.
• Follow best practice guidelines as outlined by IIRRT, BMUS, and hospital policy.

Eligibility Criteria:

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• MSc/Post Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound (desirable)
• Hold CORU registration
• Minimum 3 years Post Graduate experience in General Ultrasound.
• Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in all aspects of General Ultrasound.
• Effective time management skills.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Educational funding, many opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Excellent Pension contribution
• Variety of work arrangements offering work/life balance
• You will join an exceptional team with access to state-of-the-art technology and resources.
• Employment in a cohesive and growing environment which has a history of rewarding excellence that will help you grow your career through continued learning and development.

If you are a motivated and highly experienced Sonographer looking to take on a leadership role in a leading hospital, we would love to hear from you.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email at or telephone at 089 9455139

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