Sonographer

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Andover; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Andover invites a skilled Sonographer to join our radiology team. You will perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations across our sites, including General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular and Neonatal Hip.

This role includes teaching student Sonographers and supporting service development, with travel between four HHFT sites. Obstetric ultrasound is managed elsewhere.

Qualifications

• PgD in Ultrasound or equivalent, HCPC registration or voluntary registration, and the ability to travel between our sites.
• Experience as a professional and experienced Sonographer committed to excellent patient care and high-quality imaging.
• Enthusiasm: a highly motivated individual ready to join a forward-thinking team of friendly and supportive professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations including General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Hip, and Inpatients.
• Support the development of services and training for student Sonographers.
• Travel between HHFT sites to cover multiple locations.

Education

PgD in Ultrasound or equivalent

HCPC registration or voluntary registration

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Radiology Team at Hampshire Hospitals!

Are you a passionate and skilled Sonographer looking for an exciting new opportunity? Look no further! We are thrilled to invite you to become a vital part of our innovative radiology team at Hampshire Hospitals.

Why Join Us?

• Diverse and Engaging Work: You’ll perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Hip, and Inpatient scans. Please note, Obstetric Ultrasound is managed by a separate department.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our recently opened Community Diagnostic Centre in Andover is just one of the cutting-edge facilities where you’ll work.
• Professional Growth: You’ll play a key role in training student Sonographers and supporting the development of our services

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: PgD in Ultrasound or equivalent, HCPC registration or voluntary registration, and the ability to travel between our sites. You will be expected to work across all 4 HHFT sites.
• Experience: A professional and experienced Sonographer committed to excellent patient care and high-quality imaging.
• Enthusiasm: A highly motivated individual ready to join a forward-thinking team of friendly and supportive professionals

Flexible Working Patterns

• Full-time hours over a 4-day working week, including weekends.
• Part-time hours considered.

We undertake a variety of examinations for ED, inpatients, outpatients and GP patients including urology, baby hips, MSK, vascular, gynae and soft tissue. We also offer ultrasound access for ambulatory services such as Stroke and Same Day Urgent Care.

As a member of our busy and dynamic department you would be encouraged to be involved in performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Hip ultrasound examinations and Inpatients, please note that this post does not include Obstetric Ultrasound as this is run by a separate Department. We recently opened a community diagnostic centre at Andover and as part of the role, you will be expected to participate in student Sonographer training and support the service as it develops.

Locations We Offer Our Services:

• Royal Hampshire County Hospital
• Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
• Andover Community Diagnostic Centre
• Alton Community Hospital

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our four sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Alton Community Hospital and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Naomi Morcumb Job title: Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07392314817