Sonographer

Bidvane; Dorchester; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptorship for newly qualified son

Structured induction programme

Support for continuing professional}

Developing MSc study and specialist

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Sonographer to join the Ultrasound team. The post covers obstetric, gynaecological and general medical ultrasound, including fetal medicine and one-stop clinics.

Work is based in the Maumbury Outpatient and Diagnostic Imaging departments with community-wide service involvement and weekend cover. Applicants should have a BSc Radiography or equivalent, a CASE-accredited postgraduate ultrasound qualification and HCPC registration or

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification.
• CASE-accredited PG Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Perform obstetric ultrasound, including fetal medicine examinations.
• Support one-stop gynaecology clinics.
• Perform general medical, small parts, vascular, MSK and elastography ultrasound examinations.
• Participate in providing the community-wide ultrasound service.
• Participate in weekend ultrasound cover.
• Contribute to the development of student sonographers.
• Take part in ultrasound training for other staff.

Skills

Independent ultrasound

Accurate reports

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BSc Radiography

CASE-accredited PG Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

The Sonographer joins the Ultrasound team at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post covers obstetric, gynaecological and general medical ultrasound, including fetal medicine, one-stop gynaecology clinics and a range of general examinations. Work is based in the Maumbury Outpatient and Diagnostic Imaging departments, with contribution to the community-wide service and weekend ultrasound cover. Applicants need a BSc Radiography or equivalent, a CASE-accredited postgraduate ultrasound qualification and HCPC registration or equivalent; Skilled Worker sponsorship is available subject to UKVI criteria.

What the job involves

• Perform obstetric ultrasound, including fetal medicine examinations
• Support one-stop gynaecology clinics
• Perform general medical, small parts, vascular, MSK and elastography ultrasound examinations
• Participate in providing the community-wide ultrasound service
• Participate in weekend ultrasound cover
• Contribute to the development of student sonographers
• Take part in ultrasound training for other staff

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification
• CASE-accredited PG Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration or equivalent
• NT accreditation or licence

Experience

• Recent NHS experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high clinical demand
• Experience training or mentoring students
• Involvement in clinical governance
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work independently in obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound
• Ability to provide accurate, concise clinical reports
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive approach and problem-solving skills

Other

• Participation in weekend ultrasound cover

Nice to have

• Evidence of working in an NHS ultrasound department

What’s offered

• Preceptorship for newly qualified sonographers
• Structured induction programme
• Support for continuing professional development, including MSc study and specialist modules