Sonographer

Job summary

Band 7 (6 if newly qualified pending preceptorship)

Most attractive aspect of the Post:

Bradford Teaching Hospital Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated sonographer to join our friendly supportive team of radiologists and sonographers. The successful applicant would have the opportunity to develop and advance their practice in our busy, dynamic department where self-development and CPD is paramount.

Summary of Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:

PGDip in medical ultrasound, DMU, or PGCert in your area of speciality

Competent and experienced in scanning and reporting in your ultrasound speciality

HCPC Registered desirable or equivalent

The salary and Terms & Conditions of service for this post(s) is/are subject to change in line with "Agenda for Change" - the new NHS Pay & Rewards system.

Main duties of the job

Brief description of the role:

The ultrasound department at BTHFT is split across the two main sites of Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's hospital. On the BRI site there is the maternity ultrasound department in the women's health unit, a two room vascular ultrasound department in medical physics and the main ultrasound department in radiology where a range of interventional procedures, both radiologist and sonographer lead, take place.

The ultrasound service at St Lukes hospital is mainly an out-patient service.

In addition we will staff the ultrasound service at the new Bradford community diagnostic centre.

As a qualified sonographer you will work in some or all of the ultrasound departments at Bradford Teaching Hospital Trust, depending on your individual skills.

As part of the team you will be responsible for managing the daily operation of the area in which you work, using good time management and clinical judgement to prioritise patients and to deal with situations as they arise, in order to deliver an efficient high quality patient service.

Experience in scanning and reporting in your ultrasound speciality is essential.

As an independent practitioner you will be required to mentor and supervise students and newly qualified sonographers.

This post is also suitable for the newly qualified sonographer who would be supported and mentored by a team of experienced sonographers during their preceptorship period.

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.