Student Sonographer Swindon

Meeveem Limited; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic student sonographer to join the Ultrasound Department and train in medical ultrasound. The role includes an opportunity to undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound at a designated University, with sponsorship and study support from the directorate.

Selection includes interviews, hands-on assessment, and a short presentation. The department values kindness, collaboration, and high-quality patient care as central to daily work.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent for a Health Care related profession.
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• To actively engage in all training required; both clinical and academic.
• To learn to perform ultrasound scans including highly specialist techniques and care for patients during these examinations, respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality, maintaining a high-quality service to patients and clinicians.
• To independently assess each patient and adapt scanning technique according to the needs of the patient
• To produce clinical reports under supervision
• To discuss ultrasound findings with other practitioners and clinicians under supervision of a qualified Sonographer
• To manage their own workload and help others when possibleTo maintain departmental stock levels
• To adhere to all Trust policies including the Health and Safety Regulations; COSHH Regulations; the Data Protection Act

Skills

Excellent patient care

Good communication skills

Advanced IT skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in health care

HCPC registration

Continued professional development

Job description

Join Our Friendly and Supportive Ultrasound Team at Great Western Hospital

At Great Western Hospital, we are looking for kind, caring, and enthusiastic student sonographers to join our welcoming Ultrasound Department. If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

An exciting training opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic professional who wishes to train in medical ultrasound.

Candidates must be prepared to undertake study to Post Graduate Diploma level in Medical Ultrasound at a designated University. The successful candidate will be sponsored and supported to complete this study by the directorate (including release from clinical duties to attend the University).

Selection for this post will include:

• an interview process where candidates will be expected to demonstrate a basic knowledge of medical ultrasound to include assessment of anatomy knowledge
• trial hands on session to assess hand eye co-ordination
• Short 10min power point presentation

Whether you are looking for your next career step or a team where you can truly feel at home, we would be delighted to welcome you to Great Western Hospital.

Come and join a team where kindness, collaboration, and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

The interviews will be held face-to-face as you'll be expected to carry out a practical assessment.

Main duties of the job

Our department is made up of 14 sonographers who work closely together, creating a friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is valued and supported. We are proud of the strong relationships we have with our radiologists, nurses, clinical support workers, midwives, and wider allied health professional colleagues. Together, we strive to provide the very best care and experience for our patients.

• To train to carry out ultrasound scans, engaging in both academic and clinical training as directed.
• To produce clinical reports on scans performed, under direct supervision of a Sonographer
• To maintain the highest quality of patient communication, care and imaging
• To contribute to the planning, organisation and smooth running of the area in which you are working, liaising with colleagues, clinicians and other staff within the trust.
• Commitment for a minimum of 12 months of service within the department post qualification.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• To actively engage in all training required; both clinical and academic.
• To learn to perform ultrasound scans including highly specialist techniques and care for patients during these examinations, respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality, maintaining a high-quality service to patients and clinicians.
• To independently assess each patient and adapt scanning technique according to the needs of the patient
• To produce clinical reports under supervision
• To discuss ultrasound findings with other practitioners and clinicians under supervision of a qualified Sonographer
• To manage their own workload and help others when possibleTo maintain departmental stock levels
• To adhere to all Trust policies including the Health and Safety Regulations; COSHH Regulations; the Data Protection Act

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent for a Health Care related profession
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of time spent observing in ultrasound

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Post-qualification experience working in health care
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent patient care and good communication skills
• Advanced IT skills
• Self-motivated and committed to learning

Desirable

• Post-qualification experience working in the NHS
• Evidence of leadership

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.