Job summary
Do you want to work for a Sonography Service that excels in its service delivery and benefits from impressive equipment standards?
Then we would love for you to join our dynamic and supportive team of multi-disciplinary Sonographers here at SFT. We are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated and professional sonographer to join our team. You can be either a general medical or obstetric sonographer or both.
You will get the opportunity to perform all obstetric including Nuchal scans, general abdominal, gynaecological ultrasound examinations at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and peripheral sites, working in line with Band 7 expectations in all areas of practice.
Our purpose built Diagnostic Ultrasound department has a fleet of flag ship GE equipment, a successful, more than 10 years, rolling Sonographer training program, 7 day affable Radiologist support and dedicated Interventional Ultrasound facilities.
Our refurbished Antenatal clinic is based adjacent to the antenatal clinic, providing Antenatal care to approximately 3500 women a year and has state of the art Canon and GE equipment in a 4 bed unit, providing an interdisciplinary fusion of Radiographer, Nurse and Midwife Sonographer led services.
Main duties of the job
As an Obstetric Sonographer, you will be an integral part of the maternity service and work closely with the Obstetric teams to provide exceptional care to all patients. This includes working alongside the ANC Screening team and FMC to deliver the FASP & achieve all KPI's within your practice.
As a General Medical Sonographer, you will be a strong team player, working as part of team undertaking a wide range of examinations. The Radiologists at MPH are approachable with an eagerness to facilitate learning and development to providing exceptional service to all patients.
You are expected, across both disciplines,to perform and report ultrasound examinations to a high standard in a professional manner, working within departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for your own practice. Reports are expected to be of high qualityproviding advice on future patient management to other clinicians.
Excellent communication skills are essential within both spheres, you will be expected to adapt your style of communication to meet the needs of a variety of situations, some of which can be distressing.
Any other reasonable task as directed by line manager commensurate with grade.
About us
You will be a part of a team of amiable, diverse and multi disciplinary Sonographers who understand the challenges of the role and the importance of supporting each other. At SFT as well as taking pride in caring for our patients, we prioritise taking care of and developing our staff!
Somerset has a thriving rural community served from several modern purpose-built Community Hospital sites currently in Minehead, Bridgwater, Glastonbury, Wellington and Chard, with further ultrasound facilities at the state of the art CDC on the outskirts of Taunton.
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan, there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Is this the ideal role for you?
If you are an enthusiastic and motivated General or Obstetric Sonographer then we would love to hear from you.
Experience in small parts and paediatric ultrasound would be advantageous as would experience of working within the Saving Babies lives care bundle andNuchal Translucency scanning.
None of these are essential as additional support and training can be given as required, to the right applicant.
You will need to be flexible in your working, adaptable to change and looking to become part of a successful team.
We encourage and welcome informal calls and visits so please get in touch with the Lead Sonographers, Jodie (Obstetric) & Caragh (General), if you would like to find out more ...
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Is this the ideal role for you?
If you are an enthusiastic and motivated General or Obstetric Sonographer then we would love to hear from you.
Experience in small parts and paediatric ultrasound would be advantageous as would experience of working within the Saving Babies lives care bundle andNuchal Translucency scanning.
None of these are essential as additional support and training can be given as required, to the right applicant.
You will need to be flexible in your working, adaptable to change and looking to become part of a successful team.
We encourage and welcome informal calls and visits so please get in touch with the Lead Sonographers, Jodie (Obstetric) & Caragh (General), if you would like to find out more ...
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pg Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited)Pg Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited)Professional registrationUnrestricted right to work in the UK / hold a current & valid permit to work in the UK
Desirable
- Driving licence with access to a vehicle with business insurance as travelling required to and from outlying sites
Experience
Essential
- Recent proven NHS experience
Desirable
- Recent proven NHS experience performing Ultrasound examinations
Additional Criteria
Essential
- BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES
- Outstanding care
- Listening and leading
- Working together
- KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of Department and Divisional Structure
- Knowledge of specialised examinations.
- EXPERIENCE
- Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills
- NHS experience.
- Previous foetal anomaly and abdominal scanning.
- Post qualification experience.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence
- Professional and responsible approach at all times
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- High degree of empathy, able to communicate unpleasant news sensitively and provide reassurance and counselling having attended an approved course.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good patient care skills.
- PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS
- Ability to multi task
- Ability to organise own time
- Ability to manage junior staff working as part of the team
- Ability to teach students from a range of differing backgrounds
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Decisive.
- Able to work independently.
- Well motivated.
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change.
- PHYSICAL SKILLS
- Able to cope in a busy working environment
- Excellent hand to eye co-ordination.
- Able to sustain physical, mental and emotional effort.
- Manual dexterity.
- OTHER
- Flexible approach to work
- Demonstrate respect for confidentiality at all times
- Proven experience of successfully working in team environment
- Show initiative but also able to follow instruction as required
- Car owner/driver.
- Basic IT Skills.
- Able to work in an adverse environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
Desirable
- KNOWLEDGE
- Current developments in the NHS and their likely impact on imaging provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pg Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited)Pg Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited)Professional registrationUnrestricted right to work in the UK / hold a current & valid permit to work in the UK
Desirable
- Driving licence with access to a vehicle with business insurance as travelling required to and from outlying sites
Experience
Essential
- Recent proven NHS experience
Desirable
- Recent proven NHS experience performing Ultrasound examinations
Additional Criteria
Essential
- BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES
- Outstanding care
- Listening and leading
- Working together
- KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of Department and Divisional Structure
- Knowledge of specialised examinations.
- EXPERIENCE
- Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills
- NHS experience.
- Previous foetal anomaly and abdominal scanning.
- Post qualification experience.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence
- Professional and responsible approach at all times
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- High degree of empathy, able to communicate unpleasant news sensitively and provide reassurance and counselling having attended an approved course.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good patient care skills.
- PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS
- Ability to multi task
- Ability to organise own time
- Ability to manage junior staff working as part of the team
- Ability to teach students from a range of differing backgrounds
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Decisive.
- Able to work independently.
- Well motivated.
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change.
- PHYSICAL SKILLS
- Able to cope in a busy working environment
- Excellent hand to eye co-ordination.
- Able to sustain physical, mental and emotional effort.
- Manual dexterity.
- OTHER
- Flexible approach to work
- Demonstrate respect for confidentiality at all times
- Proven experience of successfully working in team environment
- Show initiative but also able to follow instruction as required
- Car owner/driver.
- Basic IT Skills.
- Able to work in an adverse environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
Desirable
- KNOWLEDGE
- Current developments in the NHS and their likely impact on imaging provision.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
