Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Staff development opportunities

Support to reach full potential

Job summary

Hereford Hospital's ultrasound service within The Wye Valley NHS Trust seeks an experienced advanced practitioner sonographer to deliver hands-on imaging across obstetric, abdominal, pelvic, small parts and musculoskeletal examinations within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves a seven-day service with shifts across acute and community sites, plus opportunities to extend into other modalities, participate in audits and quality assurance, and contribute to departmental development.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate training in medical ultrasound with case accreditation.
• DRC or a BSc equivalent in radiography or healthcare.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development or additional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations across obstetric, abdominal, pelvic, small parts and MSK.
• Carry out gynae and vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Rotate across acute hospital, community hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre.
• Deliver timely and accurate ultrasound imaging within a multidisciplinary team.
• Work across a seven-day service with flexibility in hours.
• Participate in audits and the quality assurance programme.
• Help develop the team and department.

Skills

Ultrasound expertise

Guidelines knowledge

Patient pathways understanding

Governance awareness

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Education

Postgraduate ultrasound training (case accredited)

DRC or BSc in radiography/healthcare

Ongoing professional development

Job description

This advanced practitioner sonographer post sits within the ultrasound service at Hereford Hospital, part of Wye Valley NHS Trust, covering the acute hospital, community hospital and new Community Diagnostic Centre. The work is hands-on ultrasound imaging across obstetric, abdominal, pelvic, small parts and musculoskeletal examinations, delivered within a multidisciplinary team. The role rotates across sites on a seven-day service, with scope to extend into other modalities and involvement in audit and quality assurance. Candidates need HCPC registration and postgraduate medical ultrasound training, and previous applicants need not apply.

What the job involves

• Perform ultrasound examinations in obstetric, abdominal, pelvic, small parts and musculoskeletal imaging, depending on experience
• Carry out gynaecological and vascular ultrasound examinations
• Rotate across the acute hospital, community hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre
• Deliver timely and accurate ultrasound imaging for a range of clinical indications within a multidisciplinary team
• Work across a seven-day service, with flexible hours considered
• Take part in audits and the quality assurance programme
• Help develop the team and department

Qualifications

• Postgraduate training in medical ultrasound, case accredited
• DRC or BSc equivalent in radiography, or an equivalent BSc degree in healthcare
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, further study or qualifications

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration or alternative professional registration

Experience

• Experience or training in ultrasound within an NHS setting

Skills & knowledge

• Expert knowledge of ultrasound
• Expert knowledge of professional guidelines, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of patient pathways and the key role of diagnostic imaging
• Awareness of core governance issues including risk, infection control, health and safety
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyse problems and implement effective solutions

Other

• Work in a logical, methodical manner
• Convey accurate information to patients and colleagues
• Complete documentation and collate data
• Good organisational and communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience in other imaging modalities

What’s offered

• Work-life balance
• Staff development opportunities
• Support to reach full potential