Band 7 Full time Sonographer - Permanent position

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic and competent sonographer to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing a wide range of obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound scans, maintaining high standards of clinical care, and contributing to service improvement. With the flexibility of compressed working hours, this position allows for a balanced work-life while making a significant impact on patient care. Join a dedicated team that values excellence and teamwork in delivering outstanding healthcare services to the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate skills in obstetric and general ultrasound examinations.
• Maintain professional standards and ensure high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic reports on ultrasound examinations independently.
• Communicate complex information about scan findings to patients and families.

Skills

Sonography

Obstetrics Ultrasound

Gynaecology Ultrasound

Independent Report Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

Job description

North Middlesex University Hospital is one of the Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts in Enfield North London serving the diverse communities of Enfield, Haringey and beyond .

Our General Ultrasound scan department at North Mid is part of Radiology and operates a comprehensive 7-day service with 5 on-site Ultrasound scanning rooms.

We have 7 Obstetrics and 2 Gynaecology Ultrasound scan rooms with obstetric scan department operational from Monday to Saturday.

The Ultrasound department also operates limited Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) sessions twice a week.

The service is run by a friendly team of 16 sonographers who rotate in General, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and lithotripsy working along side other multidisciplinary professionals to deliver outstanding care for our patients.

We are looking for an agile enthusiastic competent sonographer in general, Gynaecology and Obstetric Ultrasound scanning with independent report writing skills to join the team and contribute to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.

The successful candidate would be expected to participate in weekend and evening rota, however a degree of flexibility is possible with many of our Sonographers working compressed hours to allow a 3 or 4 day working week.

Reach out to the Ultrasound Manager, Rogers Kalende at email: [e-mail] if you have any further queries or wish to arrange a visit.

To demonstrate skills in a wide range of obstetric and general ultrasound examinations, including transvaginal scanning.

To maintain professional occupational standards of technical skill and legally take responsibility to ensure a high standard of clinical care.

To interpret and analyse findings in accordance with agreed protocols.

To explain the abnormal ultrasound findings to obstetric patients and make appropriate referrals to the Clinicians.

To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients in working area, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

To independently provide a diagnostic report on all examinations.

To be able to appropriately communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information about scan findings to patients and their family.

Demonstrate excellence in one or more sub-specialities, when required.

To participate in the Quality Assurance Programme in accordance with the policies of the department including equipment care and maintenance.

To have a flexible approach towards working hours in order to address service needs and maximise efficient use of equipment.

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rogers Kalende Job title: ULTRASOUND MANAGER Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02088872539

Available to contact from 0930-1630 Monday to Friday.