The Ultrasound School
Excellence in ultrasound
Welcome to the Ultrasound School, a pioneering institution established by Ultrasound Direct. We are a centre of excellence designed to enhance the UK’s medical ultrasound workforce by providing specialist professional development study days.
Our study days are designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience guided by experts. Every participant will develop their skills and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
We believe in nurturing talent and empowering individuals to take charge of their future. Through carefully structured study days, we support and inspire participants to achieve their full potential. Our mission is to equip attendees with the tools and knowledge to advance their careers. In the ever-evolving field of diagnostic ultrasound, continuous learning is vital.
With a steadfast commitment to building expertise in medical ultrasound, the Ultrasound School provides the path to professional growth.
Contact us at school@ultrasound-direct.com.
Meet the experts
Elisha Randell
Elisha qualified as a midwife in 2011 and spent the majority of her NHS career at Birmingham Women’s Hospital. She began her ultrasound career in 2015 and trained as an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Sonographer. She gained a wealth of experience in a busy radiology department and developed a special interest in early pregnancy and fertility. Alongside this, Elisha worked as a Specialist Midwife and Sonographer in a prestigious Fetal Medicine Department as part of the Fetal Cardiology Team.
Elisha has always enjoyed teaching, particularly students on clinical placement, and was invited to guest lecture at Birmingham City University. She went on to complete her master’s degree at the same institution.
She started with Ultrasound Direct in 2019 as a sessional sonographer. After 10 years in the NHS, she became a salaried sonographer with Ultrasound Direct. She progressed to the role of Regional Clinical Lead, then joined the senior management team as Territory Manager for the East. Elisha will be applying her passion for teaching as Ultrasound Direct’s Education and Staff Development Lead.
Ben Oattes
Ben joined Ultrasound Direct in 2015, and was the first direct entry student to undertake the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound within the business. Ben progressed from sonographer to Regional Ultrasound Manager before becoming the Territory Manager for the West. He oversees clinical quality and excellence in 17 of Ultrasound Direct’s locations.
Ben undertakes all obstetric, gynaecological, fertility and general abdominal ultrasound scan types, as well as offering phlebotomy services to complement these examinations.
Ben’s undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology put him in good stead to become the Infection Control Lead for the business where he works with link practitioners across the group and helps with implementation of protocols and procedures when best practice changes or when directed by the Chief Medical Officer for TFP Fertility UK.