Job summary
Due to ongoing songrapher development, there is an opportunity to join our sonographer team.
As part of this role, sonographers must display extended skills (please see the job description for additional information) and be committed to providing high quality, patient focused care.
The department has a strong commitment to the development of staff as well as a focus on staff health and well-being.
We are a progressive teaching department for sonographers and have an established training program. We are proud to have a practice education sonographer to support and develop staff within the department . We have recently introduced a competency based preceptorship for Band 7 to 8A.
We have established links to universities and actively encourage CPD and role extension, with support available to pursue academic courses and develop your career within a supportive and friendly environment. Our department offers excellent training and development opportunities with funding available for a variety of courses.
Main duties of the job
Appointment into an 8A sonographer role. The role is for an extended scope sonographer who is able to demonstrate a high level of extended scanning skills.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work both autonomously and within multi-disciplinary teams, flexibility to work at satellite spoke sites, and ability to participate in the weekend scanning service at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
We have scanning facilities across all RBFT sites and an active equipment replacement program.
About us
Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by emailing us atRecruitmentsupport@royalberkshire.nhs.uk or by calling 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will function as an effective member of the Ultrasound team, providing a high quality, comprehensive and efficient Ultrasound service to patients and referring clinicians; to include the timely issue of diagnostic reports, based on Ultrasound findings
The postholder will undertake all aspects of work in the Ultrasound Department, as appropriate to grade, including the supervision and mentoring of more junior staff.
The postholder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.
Provide support and guidance to other members of the Sonography/Radiology team
Act as an assessor for Sonographers going through the Developmental Passport Framework
Provide leadership within the department, as appropriate to banding
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will function as an effective member of the Ultrasound team, providing a high quality, comprehensive and efficient Ultrasound service to patients and referring clinicians; to include the timely issue of diagnostic reports, based on Ultrasound findings
The postholder will undertake all aspects of work in the Ultrasound Department, as appropriate to grade, including the supervision and mentoring of more junior staff.
The postholder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.
Provide support and guidance to other members of the Sonography/Radiology team
Act as an assessor for Sonographers going through the Developmental Passport Framework
Provide leadership within the department, as appropriate to banding
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC registration and 5 years sonography experience
- Extensive CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Experience of audit
- Management qualification ie ILM
Expereince
Essential
- 5 years + of sonography experience
- Experience of scanning in acute NHS setting
Desirable
- Previous teaching experience
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC registration and 5 years sonography experience
- Extensive CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Experience of audit
- Management qualification ie ILM
Expereince
Essential
- 5 years + of sonography experience
- Experience of scanning in acute NHS setting
Desirable
- Previous teaching experience
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
