Senior Sonographer

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking enthusiastic full-time band 7 sonographers to join their busy Ultrasound team. The role involves performing complex ultrasound examinations and supporting trainee sonographers. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and be HCPC registered. The position promises career development along with various benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• PG (cert), PG (Dip) or DMU or equivalent; must be state registered with the HCPC.
• Experience of training staff and students is preferred.
• Up to date knowledge of ultrasound imaging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of general and complex ultrasound examinations.
• Clinically justify ultrasound requests and prioritize based on urgency.
• Assist in day-to-day running of the ultrasound unit.
• Assess quality of images and advise junior staff.

Skills

Ability to cope with work pressures

Ability to make prompt decisions

Basic teaching skills

Education

BSc Radiography

Health Professions Council Registration

PgDip Medical Ultrasound

Evidence of CPD

Evidence of post graduate study

Job description

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated, full time band 7 sonographers to join our busy, friendly Ultrasound team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We provide a comprehensive (mainly non-obstetric) ultrasound service to a wide range of specialities within the hospital and local GPs.

Experience in MSK would be preferable but is not essential. We would support training in MSK scanning by encouraging attendance to courses and working with MSK consultants in order to gain knowledge and experience and to eventually deliver independent MSK sessions.

Posts are available at Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. Sonographers are not required to rotate between sites and current working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 but this may change in the future to provide 7-day service.

All three departments are excellent to work in, where further training and development is supported. Regular meetings are held to discuss interesting cases. You will be expected to work independently, however support from other sonographers and radiologists is always available and encouraged.

Candidates must hold PG (cert), PG (Dip) or DMU or equivalent and be state registered with the HCPC if you have an underlying profession.

Main duties of the job

• To perform a wide range of general and complex ultrasound examinations. To mark suitable sites to aid localisation for interventional procedures.
• To clinically justify ultrasound requests and plan work load by prioritising requests in accordance with clinical urgency.
• Assist in the day to day running of the ultrasound unit and to deal effectively with unpredictable patient demands.
• Assess the quality of images and advise junior staff when required.
• To use the equipment and accessories safely and effectively' reporting any faults through the appropriate channels.
• To be conversant with the department computer systems and ensure that accurate records are maintained.
• To participate in database housekeeping as required.
• To participate in audit, research and quality control programmes.
• Provision of clinical information to the patient whilst interpreting, negotiating and adapting the procedure as applicable to that patient.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

• BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR).
• Health Professions Council Registration if applicable to candidate or registration with other professional regulatory body
• PgDip Medical Ultrasound
• Evidence of CPD.
• Evidence of post graduate study
• Up to date knowledge of ultrasound imaging techniques

Experience

• Experience of training staff and students
• Experience of working unsupervised
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• Knowledge of developments within the profession
• Willingness to be involved in skill mix
• Willingness to take part in audit and/or research

Skills

• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
• Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory 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.