Reporting Sonographer - R&R Premium of £10,000

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Western Hospital is looking for a compassionate Reporting Sonographer to join their team, offering a generous recruitment premium. Candidates with proficiency in multiple ultrasound specialties are welcome to apply. The position involves working closely with a team and ensuring excellent patient care while adhering to established protocols.

Benefits

R&R Premium of £10,000

Flexible working options including part-time and compressed hours

Qualifications

• Proficiency in relevant specialty e.g. Gynae, General Medical and Obstetric scanning.
• Current experience in Ultrasound scanning.
• Post-qualification experience of working in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound scans and care for patients during examinations.
• Independently assess each patient and adapt scanning techniques.
• Manage own workload and contribute to departmental planning.

Skills

Developed ultrasound scanning skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Excellent patient care

Excellent Organisational Skills

Education

Degree or equivalent for a Health Care related profession

Post Graduate diploma in ultrasound or equivalent

Registration with the Health Professions Council or equivalent

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

Go back Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Reporting Sonographer - R&R Premium of £10,000

The closing date is 17 June 2025

The ultrasound department at The Great Western Hospital are seeking kind, compassionate and enthusiastic people to join our team of sonographers.

Are you proficient at ultrasound in any of the following fields:

- Vascular

- Obstetrics

- General Medical and small parts

- Gynaecology

- Neck

- Musculo-skeletal

- Interventional

If so, there may be place for you in our friendly and hard-working team. A generous recruitment bonus of £10k is available for new personnel joining us.

We are a team of 10 sonographers that work cohesively and closely with our radiologists, nurses, clinical support workers and fellow allied health professionals. Together we focus on the four main pillars of the Great Western Hospital; Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect.

The Great Western Hospital is situated in Swindon on good commuter routes to London, Wales and the South. Swindon offers a unique blend of history, culture and modern living and is a stones throw from the beautiful Cotswolds.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

1. To perform ultrasound scans including highly specialist techniques and care for patients during these examinations, respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality, maintaining a high quality service to patients and clinicians.

2. To independently assess each patient and adapt scanning technique according to the needs of the patient.

3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinically needed.

4. To write formal reports in a concise and professional manner.

5. To discuss ultrasound findings with other practitioners and clinicians.

6. To manage their own workload and help others when possible.

7. To contribute to the planning, organisation and smooth running of the area in which you are working, liaising with, clinicians and other staff within the trust and GP practices.

9. To adhere to all Trust policies including the Health and Safety Regulations; COSHH Regulations; the Data Protection Act.

10. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (RIS) and be conversant with the picture archive system (PACS).

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

To aid this recruitment challenge an introduction of a recruitment and retention premium (R&R) for these post would enhance the likelihood of a successful recruitment campaign. Recruitment and retention premium will be paid in two instalments: £5,000 in the first month of employment and a further £5,000 on the anniversary of the start date. Should they receive the recruitment premium and leave within the first four years of joining the Trust , there will be a requirement to pay back all or part of the payments depending on time served. For clarity on the repayment values, the day prior to the anniversary of start date will be the end of each year period, with the anniversary itself being the start of the new year period as defined below: 0-1 Year £5,000 instalment payback 1-2 Years - £2,500 instalment payback 2-3 Years - £1000 instalment payback.

Job responsibilities

11. To adhere to safe systems of work with regard to manual handling.

12. To participate in out of hours rota, working unsocial-able hours and weekends.

13. Have regular exposure to body fluids e.g. blood, urine etc and infection risk.

Please see the attached job description for full information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent for a Health Care related profession
• Post Graduate diploma in ultrasound or equivalent
• Registration with the Health Professions Council or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Proficiency in relevant specialty e.g. Gynae, General Medical and Obstetric scanning
• NT competence

Experience

• Current experience in Ultrasound scanning
• Post-qualification experience of working in the NHS
• Proficiency in wide range specialities

Skills

• Developed ultrasound scanning skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team or single-handedly
• Excellent patient care
• Excellent Organisational Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours,Annualised hours