SonographerBand 7

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a committed sonographer to join their ultrasound department. You will perform various ultrasound examinations while ensuring the highest patient care standards. The ideal candidate must have relevant ultrasound qualifications and experience, with a collaborative spirit for a multidisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

Generous relocation package up to £13,000

Support for CPD and educational events

Ergonomic equipment for staff safety

Qualifications

• Qualified sonographer with experience in ultrasound.
• Demonstrable experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Recent NHS experience in various ultrasound modalities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report ultrasound examinations independently.
• Deliver exceptional patient care in all clinics.
• Participate in audits and support sonographer training.

Skills

Good time management

Ability to analyse and interpret information

Team working

Counselling skills

Education

Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography

Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound

Tools

MSK

LATP Biopsy

Vascular

Paediatric ultrasound techniques

Job description

Job overview

Do you want to work in a caring and professional environment where patients come first? Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking sonographer searching for a rewarding new role? #TeamUHD are looking for a sonographer to work in our ultrasound department.

Our ultrasound team is split over several sites, Poole, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals and two community diagnostic centres in Poole and Southbourne. We carry out many types of ultrasound examinations such as general medical, obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, paediatrics, including neonatal hips and neonatal heads, and musculoskeletal. We also scan as part of the Early Pregnancy clinic, various one-stop clinics and provide a 7 day ultrasound service.

We’re a friendly, supportive team, responsible for independently performing and reporting ultrasound examinations while ensuring the highest standard of patient care. We strive to deliver the best ultrasound service to our patients as part of wider trust values, we are one team.

Across the trust there are 13 general ultrasound rooms, 7 obstetric rooms, 2 Early Pregnancy Clinic rooms and 1 Gynae room. There is a mix of Philips, GE, Canon and Samsung ultrasound systems throughout the department. This is an incredibly exciting time to join us as we transform our services across Dorset.

We also offer a generous relocation package worth up to £13, (please see the additional information for the relocation policy to see if this is applicable to you). Main duties of the job Please see attached job description for details of role requirements.

UHD Radiology department actively encourages CPD, supporting both internal and external educational events. Within ultrasound we promote regular audits, support the training of student sonographers and MSc level qualifications. We are considerate towards protecting staff against RSI with up‑to‑date ergonomic equipment and ultrasound lists designed to support safe practice. In striving for excellence, the radiology department has also achieved for QSI accreditation.

The successful candidate would need to be able to work both independently and as part of our team whilst demonstrating high levels of competency. Excellent communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills together with a caring and professional attitude are essential.

The post is full time across all sites, although a part time position and flexible working would also be considered.

Interview date

15th December

Working for our organisation: If you think this post might suit you please apply online using the NHS Jobs website. Finally, you would be most welcome to come for a visit, see the departments and meet the team – please just contact us to arrange a visit.

Dorset is a fantastic place to live and work, please take a look at our videos on YouTube under Radiography recruitment at RBCH.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Detailed job description and main responsibilities: To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

For further information please feel free to contact Sarah Jenkins on or email .

Person specification

• Qualification: Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography

HCPC Registration

• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
• Current FMF nuchal translucency accreditation
• Postgraduate experience in ultrasound

Ability to work independently in all areas of ultrasound including obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal

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Evidence of continual professional development

• Recent NHS experience
• Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff

Other technical and specific skills

• MSK
• LATP Biopsy
• Vascular
• Paediatric (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads)
• Technical Skills Essential criteria Autonomous Practitioner
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports
• Good communicator, compassionate attitude towards patient care
• Team worker
• Counselling skills