Job summary
Department of Radiology
With almost thirty sonographers working in the radiology department; all have the opportunity for a varied clinical rotation, including one-stop urology and gynaecology clinics, the main ultrasound departments in both Guy's and St Thomas Hospitals, Women's Services and the Evelina London Children's Hospital. Within these areas, we undertake a wide range of clinical work: obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatric scanning, small parts, thyroid scanning, ED, DVT and abdominal/general ultrasound.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Sonographers with highly developed skills. You will be a good communicator who offers an excellent standard of patient care. We will give you the chance to develop your career and access to a wide range of benefits.
About us
We value and are committed to developing our Sonographer workforce, with support fromour Tutor Sonographer and access to a wide range of CPD and educational opportunities. During the past year, we have supported funded post graduate certificates, diplomas and Masters degrees, as well as virtual courses and webinars.Research and audit are encouraged and supported throughout the department. Sonographers have the opportunity to present audits at departmental and external meetings and study days.
The local long term recruitment and retention premium of £5,000 has been agreed and will be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains in line with market forces. You will be notified accordingly of any changes to this premium and receive the appropriate notice of the change, in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions. The long term recruitment and retention premium will be pensionable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as individual practitioner for Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound scanning and General Ultrasound examinations including abdominal, superficial structures and DVT scans within the Ultrasound Departments of the Trust, necessitating workload prioritisation, reporting your own workload and referring patients where clinically necessary to appropriate Clinicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as individual practitioner for Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound scanning and General Ultrasound examinations including abdominal, superficial structures and DVT scans within the Ultrasound Departments of the Trust, necessitating workload prioritisation, reporting your own workload and referring patients where clinically necessary to appropriate Clinicians.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- oDMU/Pg Cert/Clinical ultrasound
- oCASE accredited course
Desirable
- oPg Dip/MSc Clinical/medical ultrasound
Skills
Essential
- oExperience in performing and reporting general/obstetric/gynae ultrasound scans
- oNHS or equivalent scanning experience
- oIndependent reporting
- o Ability to organise own scan list
Desirable
- oEvidence of wider range of examinations performed
- o Teaching / mentoring
- Evidence of improvement / transformation initiative
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of motivational ability / team leadership
- oAccuracy and attention to detail
- o Use of Microsoft office/equivalent & u/s reporting system
- o Patient experience / dignity
- o Flexibility
- o Ability to organise and report own workload
Desirable
- o Participation in MDTs/CPPD
- o Leadership skills
ED&I
Essential
- Evidence of ED&I awareness
Desirable
- Evidence of ED&I training
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- oDMU/Pg Cert/Clinical ultrasound
- oCASE accredited course
Desirable
- oPg Dip/MSc Clinical/medical ultrasound
Skills
Essential
- oExperience in performing and reporting general/obstetric/gynae ultrasound scans
- oNHS or equivalent scanning experience
- oIndependent reporting
- o Ability to organise own scan list
Desirable
- oEvidence of wider range of examinations performed
- o Teaching / mentoring
- Evidence of improvement / transformation initiative
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of motivational ability / team leadership
- oAccuracy and attention to detail
- o Use of Microsoft office/equivalent & u/s reporting system
- o Patient experience / dignity
- o Flexibility
- o Ability to organise and report own workload
Desirable
- o Participation in MDTs/CPPD
- o Leadership skills
ED&I
Essential
- Evidence of ED&I awareness
Desirable
- Evidence of ED&I training
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).
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).
