Sonographer

Nuffield Health Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Gym discount

Uniform and PPE

Job summary

Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital is seeking a Sonographer to join our Radiology team on a bank/ad hoc basis. You will provide high-quality ultrasound imaging and reporting, primarily focused on Gynaecology, across the Oxfordshire area and hospital wards as required.

We value excellent communication, accuracy, and teamwork, with the opportunity to develop professionally within a supportive environment at Nuffield Health. Bank workers are called in as needed, with no fixed weekly hours.

Qualifications

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration required.
• Post-graduate diploma/DMU in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.
• Experience in general ultrasound imaging and reporting, including gynae pelvis scanning.
• Experience in ultrasound quality assurance is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality ultrasound imaging and reporting for a varied caseload within the department and on the ward as required.
• Role largely based around the Gynaecology service and patients.
• Maintain fast, accurate imaging and reporting with attention to detail and collaborative teamwork.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Gynaecology expertise

Communication

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Post-Graduate Diploma/DMU in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

Sonographer

Oxford Hospital | Radiology | Bank | Ad hoc

Up to £50 hour (dependent on experience)

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

At Nuffield Health, we're looking for an excellent communicator to join our Radiology team! As part of the team, you'll enjoy the chance to help shape an outstanding patient experience. Bring your commitment to building the highest standards of care and we'll offer the ideal home for your career. Whatever you do, we want to give you every opportunity to broaden your experience and understanding and to develop you both personally and professionally at Nuffield Health.

As a Sonographer at Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital you'll bring high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately. You have a great eye for detail and you're caring by nature with excellent teamwork skills.

We are a large and friendly team and would love you to be part of providing excellent care to the patients of Oxfordshire and beyond! The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit with many opportunities to progress.

What will the role of a Sonographer involve?

This role calls for equal excellence in technical and people skills

• You will need high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately
• You will deliver high quality ultrasound imaging & reporting for a varied caseload within the department, and on the ward as required.
• The role will be largely based around Gynaecology service and patients

What are we looking for in a Sonographer?

You will have a BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent to meet the registration requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Post-Graduate diploma / DMU in Medical Ultrasound

• Post registration experience of general ultrasound imaging and reporting to include Gynae pelvis scanning.
• Experience of managing an ultrasound quality assurance programme will also be an advantage.
• You must have excellent communication and IT skills, along with a good understanding of how to encourage and promote effective team work

As a Bank Worker, you'll be called on to provide cover during periods of sickness, holidays or increased workload. We'll give you a uniform and personal protective equipment. You won't be classified as an employee, so there will be no fixed working pattern, or entitlement to guaranteed or continuous employment.

Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital - The Manor

Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands.

Helping you feel good.

• Holiday in line with the working time directive
• Access to our pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month
• We provide you with a uniform and personal protective equipment

We are an equal opportunities employer.