Sonographer

University Hospitals Tees; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Tees is seeking a Band 7 Sonographer to join the ultrasound team across radiology services in Tees Valley. The role covers general, vascular, musculoskeletal, interventional and paediatric ultrasound work and requires working across multiple sites, including James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital.

You will be part of a busy rota and contribute to high quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in ultrasound across general, vascular, musculoskeletal, interventional and paediatric imaging.
• Ability to work across Tees Valley sites.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning

Cross-site teamwork

Patient care

Collaborative work

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Band 7 Sonographer to work within the fantastic ultrasound team where a variety of work is undertaken. We provide ultrasound scans in the following areas: general, vascular, musculoskeletal, interventional and paediatrics.

There will be an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley. The successful candidate will join the ultrasound rota for STHFT and work across all ultrasound service sites, including CDC sites. Successful candidates will be an employee of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and managed as per the governance arrangements currently in place for Radiology and the organisation.

Our mission is to deliver seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all.

The Radiology Department has multiple ultrasound scanners on several sites including The James Cook University Hospital. Friarage Hospital, One Life, Redcar Primary Care, Guisborough and Stockton sites. A weekend service is also provided at James Cook site currently.

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gail Griffiths Job title: Radiology Operations Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07702 822961