Trainee Sonographer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training under Annex 21

Band 7 progression on completion

Permanent full-time or part-time

Job summary

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a trainee sonographer for its Maternity Ultrasound Department. The role involves learning to interpret diagnostic imaging and issuing clinical reports under supervision across obstetric and gynaecology exams, with progression from Band 6 during training to Band 7 on completion.

Applicants with radiography or midwifery backgrounds are preferred, but nurses and graduates from related fields will be considered.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree.
• Experience in hospital environment.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Train to undertake and interpret diagnostic imaging under supervision
• Formulate and issue clinical reports under supervision
• Carry out obstetric, general gynaecology, fertility and emergency gynaecological examinations
• Participate in advanced clinical practice under supervision
• Promote professional practice and uphold the department's reputation
• Maintain confidentiality of patients and NHS information at all times

Skills

Good IT skills

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

The Maternity Ultrasound Department at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a trainee sonographer to fill a qualified vacancy. The post involves learning to interpret diagnostic imaging and issue clinical reports under supervision, across obstetric, general gynaecology, fertility and emergency gynaecological examinations. Appointment is under Annex 21 of NHS Terms and Conditions, paid at a percentage of Band 6 during training and rising to Band 7 on completion. Radiographers and midwives are preferred, though nurses and graduates from other relevant fields will be considered.

What the job involves

• Train to undertake and interpret diagnostic imaging under supervision
• Formulate and issue clinical reports under supervision
• Carry out obstetric, general gynaecology, fertility and emergency gynaecological examinations
• Take part in advanced clinical practice under supervision
• Promote good professional practice in the department by example
• Maintain a professional, courteous manner and uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department
• Observe confidentiality for patients, staff and NHS information at all times

Qualifications

• Relevant degree

Experience

• Working with patients in a hospital environment

Skills & knowledge

• Good IT skills

Nice to have

• Qualification in radiography or midwifery
• Working with patients in a hospital environment
• Knowledge of different reporting software

What’s offered

• Paid training and development under Annex 21 of NHS Terms and Conditions
• Progression to Band 7 once training is agreed and competencies are met
• Permanent full-time or part-time contracts