Sonographer

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Sonographer to join our ultrasound team. The role requires autonomous practice with advanced post-graduate ultrasound expertise in imaging and diagnostic reporting.

You will contribute to service leadership, cover lists across sites, and work collaboratively to deliver an effective and efficient ultrasound service while supporting junior staff and referring clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Operate as an autonomous practitioner carrying out a wide range of general sonography scans and reporting with minimal input from other professionals.
• Carry out complex clinical duties using analytical and reasoning skills.
• Travel across sites to cover ultrasound lists and provide managerial support.
• Provide leadership in the day-to-day operation of the sonography team and contribute to an efficient service.

Job description

The post holder will work at an enhanced level of practice utilising highly developed post graduate ultrasound experience, knowledge and skills in sonographic imaging and diagnostic reporting.

The post holder will assist in the day-to-day operational management of the sonography team, department, providing effective leadership.

The post holder will be part of the ultrasound team in providing an effective and efficient ultrasound service.

The post holder will be required to carry out a wide range of complex clinical duties, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical and reasoning skills.

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner carrying out a wide range of complex general scans. They report these examinations without routine input from any other professional discipline. They are required to make decisions regarding follow-up scans to monitor conditions and also referral to the appropriate clinicians when necessary. These actions will be based on the findings of the ultrasound examinations.

The Sonographer is required to communicate highly sensitive information to patients and clinicians.

The post holder will be required to travel across sites to cover lists and managerial support.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Bristow Job title: Principal General Sonographer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01233 633331

Telephone [phone] Ext 4370