Sonographer

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a qualified sonographer to join their team at Bedford Hospital. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of scans, including general and obstetric scans, and must have a patient-focused attitude. You will work closely with other medical staff and have opportunities for career progression and skill development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Gen Abdominal/Doppler/Obs and Gynae US scanning.
• Ability to independently dictate and report findings.
• FASP NT accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Make accurate diagnoses from ultrasound scans.
• Safely use and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment.
• Participate in quality assurance program for ultrasound equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Flexible approach

Tools

CRIS

PACS

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a qualified sonographer with UK experience to join our friendly team on the Bedford Hospital Site.

You will work in both the obstetric and main ultrasound departments performing a variety of scans to include general, gynaecological and obstetric scans (nuchal, anomaly and growth scans, uterine artery / umbilical artery Dopplers and cervical length scans).

FASP NT accreditation is desirable however in-house supervision and training can be provided. Team working is of paramount importance and any new recruit will be welcomed and nurtured in a supportive environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathic and friendly sonographer with excellent communication skills. You must be a team player with an open-minded and flexible approach to working.

Team and scope

Our team consists of the lead sonographer, deputy and 8 other sonographers supported by nurses, CSWs, radiologists and admin staff. Our extended scope sonographers scan MSK, small parts, groins and hernias. We are committed to CPD and there will be an opportunity to train, learn and develop new skills.

Opportunity and collaboration

At Bedford Hospital Site we work closely with the radiologists, medical staff, nurses and support staff to provide an effective patient-focused service. You will have the opportunity to further your career by appropriate postgraduate study. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. We have state-of-the-art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting-edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Responsibilities

1. To make an accurate diagnosis from the ultrasound scan and to issue a factual report for each scan performed, collaborating with professional colleagues when necessary.
2. To safely use all ultrasound equipment, to be able to resolve first line problems, recording accurate details of equipment faults, reporting faults and liaising with and supervising engineers.
3. To participate and understand quality assurance program for ultrasound equipment, reporting trends and changes to the superintendent radiographer.

Qualifications and requirements

You will be expected to provide a high level of expertise in Gen Abdominal/Doppler/ Obs and Gynae US scanning and must be able to independently dictate and report on your findings. You must be familiar with both CRIS and PACS systems. You must have excellent communication skills and a patient focused attitude to working.

Other information

Vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.