Sonographer

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as an Obstetric Sonographer and be part of a dedicated team providing exceptional maternity care. You will perform various ultrasound examinations and report findings, ensuring high-quality care for patients. This role offers a blend of professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment, all while enjoying the scenic beauty of Somerset.

Benefits

Flexible working

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Driving license with access to a vehicle.
• Experience performing Ultrasound examinations in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report ultrasound examinations.
• Work closely with obstetric teams to provide exceptional care.
• Adapt communication style to different situations, especially distressing ones.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Ultrasound Imaging

Education

Pg Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

Pg Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Professional registration

Job description

Do you want to work for a Sonography Service that excels in its service delivery and benefits from impressive equipment standards?

Then we would love for you to join our dynamic and supportive team of multi-disciplinary Sonographers here at SFT. We are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated and professional sonographer to join our team. You can be either a general medical or obstetric sonographer or both.

You will get the opportunity to perform all obstetric including Nuchal scans, general abdominal, gynaecological ultrasound examinations at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and peripheral sites, working in line with Band 7 expectations in all areas of practice.

Our purpose built Diagnostic Ultrasound department has a fleet of flag ship GE equipment, a successful, more than 10 years, rolling Sonographer training program, 7 day affable Radiologist support and dedicated Interventional Ultrasound facilities.

Our refurbished Antenatal clinic is based adjacent to the antenatal clinic, providing Antenatal care to approximately 3500 women a year and has state of the art Canon and GE equipment in a 4 bed unit, providing an interdisciplinary fusion of Radiographer, Nurse and Midwife Sonographer led services.

Main duties of the job

As an Obstetric Sonographer, you will be an integral part of the maternity service and work closely with the Obstetric teams to provide exceptional care to all patients. This includes working alongside the ANC Screening team and FMC to deliver the FASP & achieve all KPI's within your practice.

As a General Medical Sonographer, you will be a strong team player, working as part of team undertaking a wide range of examinations. The Radiologists at MPH are approachable with an eagerness to facilitate learning and development to providing exceptional service to all patients.

You'll perform and report ultrasound examinations across both disciplines to a high standard in a professional manner, working within departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for your own practice. Reports are expected to be of high quality providing advice on future patient management to other clinicians.

Excellent communication skills are essential within both spheres, you will be expected to adapt your style of communication to meet the needs of a variety of situations, some of which can be distressing.

About us

You will be a part of a team of amiable, diverse and multi disciplinary Sonographers who understand the challenges of the role and the importance of supporting each other. At SFT as well as taking pride in caring for our patients, we prioritise taking care of and developing our staff!

Somerset has a thriving rural community served from several modern purpose-built Community Hospital sites currently in Minehead, Bridgwater, Glastonbury, Wellington and Chard, with further ultrasound facilities at the state of the art CDC on the outskirts of Taunton.

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan, there is truly something for everyone!

Job responsibilities

Is this the ideal role for you?

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated General or Obstetric Sonographer then we would love to hear from you.

Experience in small parts and paediatric ultrasound would be advantageous as would experience of working within the Saving Babies lives care bundle and Nuchal Translucency scanning.

None of these are essential as additional support and training can be given as required, to the right applicant.

You will need to be flexible in your working, adaptable to change and looking to become part of a successful team.

We encourage and welcome informal calls and visits so please get in touch with the Lead Sonographers, Jodie (Obstetric) & Caragh (General), if you would like to find out more.

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Pg Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited)
• Pg Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited)
• Professional registration
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK / hold a current & valid permit to work in the UK
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle with business insurance as travelling required to and from outlying sites

Experience

• Recent proven NHS experience performing Ultrasound examinations
• Current developments in the NHS and their likely impact on imaging provision.

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.