Sonographer

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursery facilities

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Sonographer to rotate between the City campus, Treatment Centre, QMC campus and the Community Diagnostic Centre due to open in 2027. You will work alongside experienced colleagues to deliver high-quality obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound services across four NUH sites.

There are dedicated Ultrasound Clinical Specialists to guide you during induction and beyond, with CPD actively encouraged and supported.

Qualifications

• Undertake ultrasound within your area of specialty.
• Maintain a high standard of work and patient care.
• Contribute to departmental efficiency and triage workflows.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ultrasound within your area of specialty.
• Maintain a high standard of work and patient care.
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
• Triage workflow and patients to maximise departmental efficiency.

Job description

This role is for a band 7 Sonographer rotating between the City campus, Treatment Centre ,QMC campus and the Community Diagnostic Centre due to open in 2027. A great opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced team and develop new skills in a busy department.

NUH provides both Obstetric and non-Obstetric services across the 4 current sites which includes GP (AQP), outpatients, DVT /vascular, and inpatient scanning, and a gynaecological scanning service for the Nottingham Treatment Centre.

There are 3 Ultrasound Clinical Specialists who will support and guide you during your induction period and beyond.

The Ultrasound Department is open between 8am-6pm Monday-Friday with potential additional lists at the weekend.

You will be accountable to the Ultrasound Modality Manager and the Diagnostic Pathway Assistant General Manager for Ultrasound, and as part of this role, you will work with a team of Sonographers', Radiologists and other specialties within NUH to ensure a high quality Ultrasound service to our customers.

The Ultrasound team are well established, dedicated and professional. They are a diverse group of people with a broad range of skills and experience.

It is a highly paced and intense environment however you will be given the skills and knowledge to manage this effectively. There will be opportunities to advance both your practice and career prospects.

CPD is actively encouraged and supported.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

To undertake ultrasound within your area of specialty.

To maintain a high standard of work and to strive for continual improvements in Ultrasound standards and patient care.

To obtain high quality diagnostic images

Triage workflow and patients in the area within which they are working by collaborating with colleagues to maximize departmental efficiency.

To establish and maintain a good working relationship with other members of staff and disciplines.

The Ultrasound service within Radiology, is part of the Specialist Clinical Services care Group.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a motivated, experienced individual to provide professional and clinical expertise within our Obstetric and Non Obstetric Ultrasound services.

As part of our experienced team, you will need to share clinical knowledge, provide teaching, and mentor and support staff during Ultrasound training.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

There are Nursery facilities located on each NUH campus.

Nottingham is a friendly City with excellent leisure facilities, shops and beautiful countryside within easy reach.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Craig Sayles Job title: Ultrasound Service General Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01159249924

Ext 85870/72105