Band 7 Sonographer

NHS Professionals Limited

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Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust at Royal Berkshire Hospital is seeking a passionate Band 7 Sonographer to bring their expertise to its well established and supportive multi-disciplinary team. Working on a long-term contract, youll thrive on finding strategies to meet a range of patient specific needs and goals, whilst providing exceptional care that supports our mature patients on their journey to greater independence.

Main duties of the job

To predominantly undertake a wide and comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations and be responsible for independent written reports on 95% of these. The range of clinical work will be general abdominal scanning which may include additional specialised areas such as small parts and vascular and Obstetrics and gynaecology scans, beyond that expected for a Senior radiographer grade (Booking Scans and Growth Scans).

The post holder will be expected to be autonomous in and develop their clinical practice.

Pro-actively support and participate within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective professional practices, operation of polices and standards.

The post holder will provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£27.01 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-77414

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration.
  • MSC or equivalent in medical ultrasound.

Desirable

  • CASE registered PgCert in O&G ultrasound.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience on working in NHS OB departments.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration.
  • MSC or equivalent in medical ultrasound.

Desirable

  • CASE registered PgCert in O&G ultrasound.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience on working in NHS OB departments.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Mark Goddard

mark.goddard@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

03330144370

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£27.01 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-77414

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


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