Sonographer

Hampshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Hampshire is seeking a professional Sonographer to perform a broad range of ultrasound examinations across our sites, including General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular and Neonatal Hip. Inpatients and outpatient work are included; obstetric scans are managed elsewhere.

The role involves supporting student sonographers and contributing to service development at our new Community Diagnostic Centre in Andover, with travel

Qualifications

• A professional and experienced Sonographer committed to excellent patient care and high-quality imaging.
• A highly motivated individual ready to join a forward-thinking team of friendly and supportive professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations: General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Hip and Inpatients.
• Support the training of student Sonographers and contribute to service development across HHFT sites.
• Work across all HHFT sites and participate in the Community Diagnostic Centre at Andover.

Skills

HCPC registration or voluntary

Education

PgD in Ultrasound or equivalent

HCPC registration or voluntary registration

Job description

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.

• 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 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, 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.

Flexible Working Patterns

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