Senior Research Sonographer
Neko Health
<h3><strong>Mission</strong></h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">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. <br /><br />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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h3><strong>Role Purpose</strong></h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re looking for an experienced Ultrasound sonographer to join our multidisciplinary team in Birmingham for 3 days per week and help to take ultrasounds as part of a clinical research study.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><h3><strong>What You’ll Deliver</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations in line with clinical guidelines and best practices with focus on breast ultrasound</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Pass on the study-specific acquisition and interpretation qualification task before performing study scans, with certificate filed in the investigational site file.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Independently interpret and report ultrasound findings, ensuring timely delivery of results that are uploaded to a standardised electronic case report form.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Collaborate with our multidisciplinary research team to help deliver Neko’s clinical trial focused on better understanding risks of breast cancer.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Adherence to the study acquisition SOP</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Equipment QA maintenance logged on-site. Liaise directly with the study PI and research team where needed.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Minimum Requirements</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Documented, current breast ultrasound practice, with a minimum of two years’ full-time-equivalent breast scanning.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Advanced radiographic experience of reporting autonomously <em>within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) or an equivalent quality-assurance framework</em>.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to study participants.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and engaging in ongoing professional development.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Preferred</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with previous ultrasound scanning as part of clinical trials</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with shear-wave elastography acquisition and reporting.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with Philips US machines, and decision support software</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Familiarity with data entry as part of clinical research studies.</p></li></ul><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>