Neko Health
Locum Senior Research Sonographer
London. Posted 3 months ago
The role
An experienced Locum Ultrasound sonographer will perform and interpret breast ultrasound scans of adult women for a clinical research study. You will work with the principal investigator to ensure research-grade quality assessments and reports.
What you will do
- Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations with focus on breast ultrasound
- Pass the study-specific acquisition and interpretation qualification task
- Independently interpret and report ultrasound findings
- Upload results to a standardised electronic case report form
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary research team
- Adhere to the study acquisition SOP
- Log equipment QA maintenance on-site
- Liaise with the study PI and research team
Required qualifications
- HCPC-registered diagnostic radiographer or other HCPC-/NMC-registered healthcare professional
- CASE-accredited postgraduate qualification in breast ultrasound (PgCert / PgDip / MSc, or a named CASE-accredited breast ultrasound module)
- Documented, current breast ultrasound practice, with a minimum of two years’ full-time-equivalent breast scanning
- Advanced radiographic experience of reporting autonomously within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) or an equivalent quality-assurance framework
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and engaging in ongoing professional development
Nice to have
- Experience with previous ultrasound scanning as part of clinical trials
- Experience with shear-wave elastography acquisition and reporting
- Experience with Philips US machines, and decision support software
- Familiarity with data entry as part of clinical research studies
Before you apply
- Pass the study-specific acquisition and interpretation qualification task before performing study scans
About the company
Neko is redefining what prevention means, from treating illness when it arrives, to sustaining health before it's ever at risk. Their mission is to make data-driven, preventative care accessible to more people, before symptoms appear.