Sonographer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated Sonographers to join a dynamic ultrasound team at NHS Barts Health. Located at Whipps Cross University Hospital, candidates will engage in diverse ultrasound examinations. The role offers flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development expected.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a full range of ultrasound examinations.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations including General Abdominal and Gynaecological.
• Maintain high professional standards and liaise with medical staff.
• Oversee day-to-day workload in absence of Site Lead Sonographer.

Skills

High level inter-personal and communications skills

Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations

Experience of breaking bad news to patients

High level of work organisation

Education

BSc Hons degree in Diagnostic Radiography

MSc in Medical Ultrasound

DQASS Nuchal Translucency certification

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for highly motivated Sonographers to join our friendly and well supported general medical ultrasound team. You will be based at Whipps cross university hospital however there is the opportunity for cross site working to the other hospitals within Barts Health NHS Trust, which is encouraged, to enable staff to benefit from the valuable experience and scope of practice that each department has to offer, in addition to helping us meet service needs.

We would encourage both newly qualified sonographers and experienced Sonographers looking to develop their skills further to apply.

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, Gynecological, Small Parts, Head and Neck, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Head and Neonatal Hip ultrasound examinations. If you are trained in obstetric scanning and keen to maintain this skill, we can offer rotation to one of our obstetric departments within Barts Health NHS Trust.

Barts Health NHS Trust offers flexible working patterns, such as full time hours over a 4 day working week including weekends plus part time hours will be considered.

A short term local recruitment and retention premium of £5,000 RRP (pro-rata) applies to this post

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with those involved to ensure the appropriate imaging, reporting and management of the patient is provided when and where necessary. They will maintain a high professional and technical standard of ultrasound imaging. The Sonographer will undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice, adhering to Ultrasound Guidelines such as those published by BMUS, RCOG, RCR and NICE. The post-holder will work as a practitioner in the delivery of all ultrasound imaging, reporting and management of the patient within the department protocols. The post- holder will liaise with key Lead Nurses, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the directorate of Women and Children's. In the absence of a Site Lead Sonographer, the post-holder will oversee the day-to-day workload to ensure staff and resources are allocated to the area and managed effectively. They will promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals together with outside agencies regarding patient care and progress.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• oCurrent and up to date state registration through a regulatory body (HCPC; NMC or GMC) or RCT.
• oTo hold a BSc Hons degree or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography.
• oMSc in Medical Ultrasound.
• oDQASS Nuchal Translucency certification.

Knowledge/ Experience

• oAn up to date knowledge of current and emerging ultrasound techniques and relevant topics / professional issues.
• oAble to demonstrate the ability to carry out and report on a full range of ultrasound examinations in Gynaecology, General Abdominal and Small Parts.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development.
• oExperience of post graduate teaching.
• oAttendance of a clinical supervisor course.

Skills

• oHigh level inter-personal and communications skills.
• oAble to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• oAbility to deal with conflict and stressful situations
• oAbility to deal with patients in an empathic and considerate fashion
• oExperience of breaking bad news to patients.
• oAbility to work under pressure.
• oHigh level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude.
• oAble to prioritise, organise and delegate.
• oDecisive, use of sound judgement in decision making and delivering work in a timely and confident manner

Other

• oSufficient ability to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
• oBe of smart personal appearance.
• oLead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and integrity.
• oCommitment to the continuous development of self and other staff.
• oCommitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.