Sonographer (Band 7 or 75% Annex 21 Band 7)

Job overview

This is a new advertisement for qualified Sonographers (Band 7), who are experienced in performing and reporting ultrasound scans independently.

Majority of sonographers in the ultrasound department have a flexible  working pattern. They benefit from weekly image review sessions for continuing professional development.  Most of the  Sonography work is expected to be patient facing. The Sonographer will have a non-patient facing role to develop other skills sets, such as being a student mentor, managing ultrasound equipment and disinfection devices etc.

Full time Sonographers (band 7) are expected to provide full level of service from week 4, at 20 minute appointment times, which will include inpatient and outpatient work (see job description). Annex 21 B7 (75%) allows the post holder up to 12 months to develop all these competencies and will benefit from an established preceptorship pathway.

All Sonographers will rotate to work in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre and other future developments.

Candidates must have registration with either HCPC or RCT.

Please direct queries to Qiqi Lam, Superintendent Sonographer, [email protected]

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The Ultrasound Department is an integral part of the Imaging Directorate, providing a comprehensive ultrasound service from different locations. The ultrasound rooms are mainly in the Imaging department, Xray West, within Derriford Hospital with additional rooms located in the Orthopaedic Outpatients, Children’s and Young People’s Outpatients, Surgical Assessment Unit, SDEC and 4 rooms in newly launched Plymouth Community Diagnostic centre - a modern health facility situated in the city centre.

The Sonographer is to carry out ultrasound investigations and procedures safely, according to patient’s clinical needs and departmental practice, and to produce a report on such investigations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The candidate must possess at least a Postgraduate Diploma qualification in ultrasound. This must be confirmed by UK ENIC to be equivalent to Level 7 qualification.
• Formal qualifications must include abdominal and gynaecological ultrasound.
• Other ultrasound skills required for all Sonographers are testicular and DVT ultrasound, which may be developed with in house training.
• Depending on service needs and training capacity, there may be a need for  the candidate to develop further skills in other areas such as paediatric, head and neck or musculoskeletal ultrasound etc.
• The candidate must be prepared to work for 7 days of the week (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays).
• The candidate must be prepared to work at all sites managed by the ultrasound department, including Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre and other locations in future developments.
• To be mindful of the needs, safety and concerns of patients; to protect their confidentiality and to adhere to the principles of informed consent.
• To carry out ultrasound investigations and procedures safely, according to patient’s clinical needs and departmental practice, and to produce a report on such investigations.
• To ensure images, reports, and other documents are stored and handled securely, patient identification and image annotation are accurate, and all necessary data entry onto electronic records is carried out properly.
• To independently report examinations according to the level of reporting authorization agreed with the Consultant Sonographer and Clinical Lead in Ultrasound.

For further information please see attached job description