Sonographer

Job overview

Job overview

With new and passionate Ultrasound Leads driving service development, we are seeking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Band 7 Sonographer with UK experience and HCPC/NMC or RCT registration to join our friendly and forward-looking team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about their work, committed to achieving excellence and providing the best patient care. You will be part of a great team of diverse professionals that are equally passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience in line with our Trust Objectives. You must be available to work at either of our Trust sites - Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Be responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports of these scans in line with departmental guidelines;
• Take an active role in teaching and practical training of student Sonographers, specialist registrars, and others in training;
• Participate in the management of the ultrasound department and in the audit and clinical governance programs;
• To communicate with patients, their relatives, and others about the purpose of the examinations and the scan results (in line with departmental guidelines).
• To develop ones own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others, identifying any training needs to the Lead Sonographer;
• To plan and prioritise ones own workload and that of the section to ensure the efficient flow of work, keeping waiting times to a minimum and maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

As a band 7 sonographer you will be providing a supportive learning environment for trainee sonographers. You will be expected to support participation and leadership of the centrally registered audit and continuous improvement programmes

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

*Please note* - This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday, with the possibility of weekend work as part of the contractual hours, depending on service needs across THH and MVH.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria (as per Person Specification)

Essential

• HCPC/RCT/NMC registration
• BSc in Radiography/Midwifery
• Experience scanning Abdominal, gynaecology, Obstetrics, Small parts, DVT, Carotid and vascular scans on both inpatient and outpatients
• Participation in clinical audit
• PG Cert/ Dip in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and/ or General Medical Ultrasound
• 1 year minimum NHS post qualification experience

Desirable

• PG Cert or Dip in MSK/ Head and Neck/ Vascular Ultrasound
• MSc Ultrasound
• Short courses adding to CPD
• Experience scanning diagnostic MSK, Baby Hips, Head and Neck or Paediatrics

What we offer:

• HCAS + a recruitment & retention premium of £5K PA subject to terms and conditions and annual review.
• Ongoing CPD support to enhance upskilling and professional development, further supported through our newly launched fortnightly audit afternoons away from scanning (with Pizza once a month!)
• Excellent work/life balance through flexible working patterns (including site location) and optional weekend and evening work
• Opportunities to supplement salary with ad hoc evening clinics and weekend work containing competitive Bank Pay rates
• Well-structured and mixed lists to reduce RSI
• Opportunities to extend your areas of expertise with additional training.
• Growing opportunities for sonographers to attend study days, ultrasound academy, workshops and conferences
• When you join us, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that leverages the latest in ultrasound technology and clinical practices. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, inclusive culture and our commitment to patient-centered care.

'Please do not email the Ultrasound Lead with applications. Please apply directly through the job link'.

Flexibility and innovation are a prerequisite for this post, with a high value placed on individual initiative and responsibility.

Requests from newly-qualified Sonographers will be considered. Interviews will be face-to-face. A practical assessment will be undertaken as part of the interview process.