Sonographer

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Band 7 Sonographer to join their friendly team. The role involves performing ultrasound scans, teaching, and participating in department management. Opportunities for continuous professional development are available.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Additional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Requests from newly-qualified Sonographers will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound scans and produce independent reports.
• Contribute to teaching and practical training.
• Plan and prioritize workload to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Band 7 Sonographer

We are seeking a motivated Band 7 Sonographer to join our friendly team at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate must be available to work at either Hillingdon Hospital or Mount Vernon Hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform ultrasound scans and produce independent reports in accordance with departmental guidelines.
2. Contribute to teaching and practical training of student Sonographers, specialist registrars, and trainees.
3. Participate in department management, audits, and clinical governance activities.
4. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues regarding examinations and results.
5. Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to the development of others by identifying training needs.
6. Plan and prioritize workload to ensure efficient service delivery, minimizing patient waiting times.

Additional Information:

Requests from newly-qualified Sonographers will be considered. Interviews will be face-to-face, including a practical assessment.

Our department encourages continuous professional development and offers opportunities to extend your expertise through additional training. Flexibility, innovation, individual initiative, and responsibility are highly valued.

The Trust provides a wide range of services, including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, day surgery, and maternity care at Hillingdon Hospital, and outpatient clinics, day surgery, and a minor injuries unit at Mount Vernon Hospital.

We prioritize the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, and the wider North West London Integrated Care System to deliver high-quality, safe, and compassionate care.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Venkat Nadella
• Job Title: Operational Manager - Radiology
• Email: [e-mail]