Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Sonographer to join a skilled team delivering high-quality ultrasound services at the Royal United Hospital and community sites. The ideal candidate will hold relevant postgraduate qualifications, demonstrate compassionate patient care, and be capable of working autonomously. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Experience in ultrasound services within a department.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all types of obstetric, gynaecology and general ultrasound examinations.
• Provide independent reports including early pregnancy assessment.
• Assure a high-quality ultrasound service across multiple sites.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate approach

Autonomous working

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Obstetric ultrasound

Post Graduate Diploma including Obstetrics, Gynaecology & General Medical examinations

DMU/PgCert/PgDip or equivalent

Job description

In this important role you will make a difference byworking as part of a highly skilled and motivated team providing a high-quality ultrasound service at the Royal United Hospital and at our community hospitals as required.

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic Sonographer with proven ability to work autonomously.

As an experienced and competent practitioner you will understand the need for a caring and compassionate approach along with attention to detail, play a key role in the delivery of the ultrasound service and are able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to service development and CPD.

You will undertake all types of obstetric, gynaecology and general ultrasound examinations & provide independent reports - this includes early pregnancy assessment, and TVS. For the right candidate, and dependent upon service needs, the Trust will consider expanding the role to include the fields of HyCoSy, Paediatric Hips and MSK. You will assess and report on your own specialised workload.

We have a total of nine rooms at the RUH and the service is delivered across an additional three community sites, so having a valid UK drivers’ licence would be advantageous. All rooms are equipped with high quality (Canon, Samsung & GE) machines, dual monitors & PACS.

You will have the DMU/PgCert/PgDip or equivalent, with experience of working within an ultrasound department. Trainees nearing the end of their Ultrasound training will be considered.

To be considered for this role, you must have a Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) accredited Post Graduate Certificate in Obstetric ultrasound or Post Graduate Diploma which includes Obstetrics, Gynaecology & General Medical examinations. You can complete a statement of comparability using the UK ENIK tool -Statement of Comparability | UK ENIC

We would encourage you to take a look around and visit our team via an informal visit, for this, or to find out more please call Pam Norbury, Team Lead Sonographer on 01225 824379 or email: [e-mail]