Bank MSK Sonographer at Spire Healthcare Limited

Bank MSK Sonographer | Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Working | Methley – LS26

Spire Methley are looking for an experienced MSK Sonographer to join the Bank Imaging Team, this will suit a candidate who is looking for a more work/life balance.

Spire Methley Park Hospital situated in Methley in South Leeds, has recently completed a 7.6 million refurbishment, which included a new theatre equipped with cutting-edge technology enabling us to carry out complex surgery across a variety of clinical specialties. At Spire Methley Park Hospital caring for our patients is at the heart of what we do. We provide expert medical care in our modern, well-equipped hospital for all of our patients.

Duties and responsibilities

• You will be an integral part of our Radiology team, working closely with patients, radiologists, physiotherapists, orthopaedic consultants and colleagues across all departments.
• You will be capable of, and committed to, delivering high-quality MSK ultrasound imaging, ensuring accurate scanning techniques and detailed reporting.
• You will independently assess clinical referrals and justify ultrasound examinations in line with clinical indications and locally agreed protocols.
• You will undertake a broad range of MSK examinations, including (but not limited to):
• Shoulder
• Elbow
• Wrist/hand
• Hip
• Knee
• Ankle/foot
• Soft-tissue lumps and swellings
• Tendon, ligament and muscle assessments
• You will be part of a supportive team who take pride in delivering excellent care.
• You will participate in the local Quality Assurance regime for ultrasound, contribute to audit, and help maintain consistently high imaging standards.
• You will undertake relevant system tasks to ensure effective utilisation of ultrasound appointments and resources.
• You will contribute to a caring, patient-centred environment, supporting anxious or complex patients with professionalism, empathy and excellent communication.
• Provide cover and support for other colleagues

Who we're looking for

• A PGCert/PGDip in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent) with a strong focus on MSK ultrasound.
• Current registration with HCPC, NMC or SoR/CASE-recognised qualification allowing independent MSK ultrasound practice.
• Demonstrable experience of independently performing and reporting MSK ultrasound examinations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain procedures clearly and tailor interactions to individual patient needs.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with modern ultrasound systems and PACS/RIS workflows.
• A caring, professional nature with the ability to deliver individualised, high-quality care.
• A positive and flexible attitude, with willingness to support a rota that may include evenings or weekends.
• Ideally 1+ years post-qualification MSK ultrasound experience in a clinical setting.

Benefits

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’
• Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You'
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together
• Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.   We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. 

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications