Job summary
Sonographer role at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
You will be required to work across all of our sites; Hemel Hempstead, St Albans City Hospital and Watford General Hospital.
As West Herts is a teaching hospital, staff supervision and training is a key element of this role and the post holder would promote and deliver high quality ultrasound training to student, sonographers, radiographers, midwives and registrars.
Outside of work you'll also benefit from being on good transport links with London (underground), being a short walk into different shopping centres and our department socials.
Main duties of the job
This role is that of an advanced clinical practitioner working with a high degree of autonomy and clinical decision-making responsibility.
Expert clinical practitioner, managing a complex case load; may either be a clinical specialist, a manager or both. Has a role in governance, leadership, quality assurance, teaching and supervision in addition to their clinical case load. May participate in research.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A wide range of examinations will be performed independently, including more complex and acute cases from a broad range of referral sources.
Areas of specialism will include general medical, obstetrics and gynae or interventional US guided procedures.
The Sonographer will independently produce interpretative reports giving a differential diagnosis of complex findings. Guidance on future patient management may be offered within the report. Provides second opinions to junior staff in their chosen subspecialty. Has a significant role in teaching less experienced staff.
Actively participates in CPD including audit of self and peers; providing feedback and learning outcomes as appropriate.
To be independently & autonomously performing a wide range of examinations, including complex cases.
Provide expertise, supervision, peer review and guidance to less experienced colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A wide range of examinations will be performed independently, including more complex and acute cases from a broad range of referral sources.
Areas of specialism will include general medical, obstetrics and gynae or interventional US guided procedures.
The Sonographer will independently produce interpretative reports giving a differential diagnosis of complex findings. Guidance on future patient management may be offered within the report. Provides second opinions to junior staff in their chosen subspecialty. Has a significant role in teaching less experienced staff.
Actively participates in CPD including audit of self and peers; providing feedback and learning outcomes as appropriate.
To be independently & autonomously performing a wide range of examinations, including complex cases.
Provide expertise, supervision, peer review and guidance to less experienced colleagues.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Hold or working towards an MSc.
- Advanced clinical study
Knowledge
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies
- Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
- Actively participates in CPD including facilitating audit and undertaking research relevant to service development and professional needs
Experience
Essential
- Proficient NHS ultrasound experience in Obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound
- Or / Ultrasound guided interventional procedures
- Previously worked at Enhanced Practice
- Sonographer level
- Teaching
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Organising workload
- Supervisory skills
- Writing protocols
- Communicating with other departments and specialists
- Reporting independently
- Triage and prioritising of requests
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Hold or working towards an MSc.
- Advanced clinical study
Knowledge
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies
- Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
- Actively participates in CPD including facilitating audit and undertaking research relevant to service development and professional needs
Experience
Essential
- Proficient NHS ultrasound experience in Obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound
- Or / Ultrasound guided interventional procedures
- Previously worked at Enhanced Practice
- Sonographer level
- Teaching
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Organising workload
- Supervisory skills
- Writing protocols
- Communicating with other departments and specialists
- Reporting independently
- Triage and prioritising of requests
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).
