Sonographer (Bank)

Nuffield Health Brentwood; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital seeks a skilled Sonographer to join the Radiology bank roster, delivering high-quality ultrasound imaging and reporting for diverse cases. The role emphasizes Gynecology and patient care, within a supportive team at the Oxford hospital.

Applicants should hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration and a Post-Graduate diploma/DMU in Medical Ultrasound, plus post-registration ultrasound experience and strong communication/IT skills.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography to meet HCPC registration requirements.
• Post-Graduate diploma / DMU in Medical Ultrasound is required.
• Post-registration experience of general ultrasound imaging and reporting, including Gynae pelvis scanning.
• Excellent communication and IT skills with teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality ultrasound imaging and reporting for a varied caseload within the department and on the ward as required.
• Work with a strong emphasis on Gynecology service and patients.
• Maintain ultrasound quality assurance processes where applicable.
• Provide care in a collaborative radiology team.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Post-Graduate diploma/DMU in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

Sonographer

Oxford Hospital | Radiology | Bank | Ad hoc

Up to £50 per 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 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’ll need high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately
• You’ll deliver high‑quality ultrasound imaging and 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’ll have a BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent to meet the registration requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and a 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 teamwork

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’ll 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 six 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.

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.

It starts with you.