Locum Senior Research Sonographer

Neko Health
Birmingham, United Kingdom
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced breast ultrasound professionals who perform high-quality scans in clinical research settings and collaborate with principal investigators. Fixed-term role in Birmingham emphasizes adherence to study SOPs and research-grade reporting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with advanced NHSBSP reporting experience and 2+ years of breast scanning
    — “Advanced radiographic experience of reporting autonomously within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) or an equivalent quality-assurance framework
  • Individuals who have completed CASE-accredited breast ultrasound postgraduate qualifications
    — “HCPC-registered diagnostic radiographer [...] holding a CASE-accredited postgraduate qualification in breast ultrasound
  • Professionals with prior clinical trial ultrasound experience and data entry proficiency
    — “Experience with previous ultrasound scanning as part of clinical trials

Things to consider

  • Fixed-term commitment required for the duration of a breast cancer risk study
    — “fixed term role that lasts for the duration of the study
  • On-site equipment QA maintenance is a mandatory responsibility
    — “Equipment QA maintenance logged on-site

How to stand out

  • Highlight CASE-accredited qualification and breast ultrasound practice duration prominently
    — “minimum of two years’ full-time-equivalent breast scanning
  • Emphasize autonomous reporting experience in NHSBSP or equivalent frameworks
    — “Advanced radiographic experience of reporting autonomously within the NHS Breast Screening Programme
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Philips US machines and decision support software
    — “Experience with Philips US machines, and decision support software
  • Showcase ability to explain complex findings to participants clearly
    — “Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to study participants
  • Document prior experience with shear-wave elastography acquisition and reporting
    — “Experience with shear-wave elastography acquisition and reporting
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • high-quality ultrasound assessments
  • timely delivery of results
Typical background
HCPC-registered diagnostic radiographerCASE-accredited breast ultrasound qualification

Skills & requirements

Required

Ultrasound ScanningBreast UltrasoundClinical Research

Preferred

Shear-wave ElastographyPhilips Us Machines

About the role

Original posting from Neko Health via Ashby

MISSION

Neko is redefining what prevention means, from treating illness when it arrives, to sustaining health before it's ever at risk. Our mission: make data-driven, preventative care accessible to more people, before symptoms appear.

In a single, non-invasive visit under an hour, proprietary technology and direct clinical care combine to deliver personalised, actionable insights. It's a team that thinks in 10x, not 10%. Every role here plays a part in building a world where prevention is the norm, and where your work genuinely helps people live longer, healthier lives.

ROLE PURPOSE

We’re looking for an experienced Locum Ultrasound sonographer to join our multidisciplinary team in Birmingham and help to take ultrasounds as part of a clinical research study.

This is a key role focused on delivering high-quality, independent assessments. You’ll perform and interpret ultrasound scans of adult women who are receiving a breast ultrasound as part of a clinical study. You will work in conjunction with the principal investigator of the study to ensure that assessments and reports are of research-grade quality. This is a fixed term role that lasts for the duration of the study and is based at our clinics in Birmingham.

WHAT YOU’LL DELIVER

  • Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations in line with clinical guidelines and best practices with focus on breast ultrasound
  • Pass on the study-specific acquisition and interpretation qualification task before performing study scans, with certificate filed in the investigational site file.
  • Independently interpret and report ultrasound findings, ensuring timely delivery of results that are uploaded to a standardised electronic case report form.
  • Collaborate with our multidisciplinary research team to help deliver Neko’s clinical trial focused on better understanding risks of breast cancer.
  • Adherence to the study acquisition SOP
  • Equipment QA maintenance logged on-site. Liaise directly with the study PI and research team where needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • HCPC-registered diagnostic radiographer (or other HCPC-/NMC-registered healthcare professional), holding a 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, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to study participants.
  • Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and engaging in ongoing professional development.

PREFERRED

  • 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.

Source: Neko Health careers (Ashby)

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