Sonographer - Band 7

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Fixed Term -Part Time Maternity Cover

The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking a proactive, patient focused and dedicated sonographer to work alongside a friendly, supportive and expanding team. The successful candidate will be working as part of a highly driven and professional integrated group including radiologists, specialist MSK sonographers, fetal medicine consultants, gynaecologists, HCA's and RDA's.

Applicants must have the relevant qualifications DMU/PgC/PgD in medical ultrasound and HCPC registration.

Main duties of the job

This role will enable you to work rotationally through all parts of the ultrasound service including the General Radiology Department, Ambulatory Emergency Centre the Antenatal Department and Community hospitals and will require you to independently perform and report on all examinations. The department undertakes examinations in abdominal, gynecology, pediatric, small parts, MSK, some vascular examinations and all aspects of obstetric ultrasound. We contribute to several one-stop clinics ensuring our patients receive a first class service. There is ongoing student training within the department.

Our departments in radiology and antenatal consist of well-appointed ultrasound rooms ergonomically equipped to include state of the art ultrasound scanners. GE Logic 10 systems are used throughout radiology and the community. We currently have community ultrasound services in Cranleigh and Haslemere and Milford Hospitals.

We are keen to develop individuals to their full potential and committed to supporting CPD and leadership opportunities. Educational half days are fully utilised for in-house training. We strive to continually improve the experience that our clients and members of the public receive.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

01 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,753 to £52,067 a year per annum pro-rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF15556

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is part of a team that provides ultrasound services to the Trust and Community Sites primarily including Radiology and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

To be responsible for carrying out ultrasound procedures to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is part of a team that provides ultrasound services to the Trust and Community Sites primarily including Radiology and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

To be responsible for carrying out ultrasound procedures to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by college of radiographers eg D.C.R or BSc in Diagnostic radiography (3 year F/T degree) OR Or DMU or PgC in Obstetrics and Gynaecological Ultrasound (1 year)
Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Preferably 3 years post degree or equivalent qualification, however newly qualified sonographers will be considered.
Attend specialist short Courses/seminars

Desirable

PgD or MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (or working towards)
In-date DQASS audit for NT and CRL.
In- date FMF Nuchal Translucency Accreditation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by college of radiographers eg D.C.R or BSc in Diagnostic radiography (3 year F/T degree) OR Or DMU or PgC in Obstetrics and Gynaecological Ultrasound (1 year)
Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Preferably 3 years post degree or equivalent qualification, however newly qualified sonographers will be considered.
Attend specialist short Courses/seminars

Desirable

PgD or MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (or working towards)
In-date DQASS audit for NT and CRL.
In- date FMF Nuchal Translucency Accreditation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).