Job summary
Are you an experienced sonographer with strong clinical skills? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care within Ultrasound Services?
Following successful acquisition of a community ultrasound service, we are seeking a full-time sonographer with experience across general medical, obstetrics and gynae or interventional US guided procedures to join our growing ultrasound team.
You will be required to work across our sites at St Albans City Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, Watford General Hospital and Elstree Clinic.
Hours of service are from 8 am to 8.30 pm over 7 days. We are open to flexible working arrangements.
We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will:
- Manage a complex clinical caseload with significant autonomy and decision-making responsibility.
- Promote and deliver high quality ultrasound training to students, sonographers, radiographers, midwives and registrars.
- Have responsibilities for governance, leadership, teaching and supervision, supported by the Lead Sonographers.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible. 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
Complete a wide range of examinations independently, including more complex and acute cases from a broad range of referral sources.
Independently produce interpretative reports giving a differential diagnosis of complex findings. Guidance on future patient management may be offered within the report.
Provide second opinions to junior staff in their chosen subspecialty.
Actively participate in CPD including audit of self and peers; providing feedback and learning outcomes as appropriate.
Provide expertise, supervision, peer review and guidance to less experienced colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Complete a wide range of examinations independently, including more complex and acute cases from a broad range of referral sources.
Independently produce interpretative reports giving a differential diagnosis of complex findings. Guidance on future patient management may be offered within the report.
Provide second opinions to junior staff in their chosen subspecialty.
Actively participate in CPD including audit of self and peers; providing feedback and learning outcomes as appropriate.
Provide expertise, supervision, peer review and guidance to less experienced colleagues.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DMU or PgD in Ultrasound.
- HCPC / NMC / RCT registration or equivalent registration with a professional body.
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
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DMU or PgD in Ultrasound.
- HCPC / NMC / RCT registration or equivalent registration with a professional body.
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
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).
