Bank Sonographer-Radiology -QE

Job summary

"The value of a diverse team is its capacity to challenge the norm".

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated Sonographer who is registered with HCPC, RCT or NMC?

We are seeking qualified, enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated, and patient-focused Sonographers with NHS experience.

Join our passionate, caring, and dedicated Ultrasound team at UHB NHS Foundation Trust (Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham Heartlands, Good Hope, and Solihull Hospitals).

We provide a comprehensive Ultrasound service for a wide range of specialties and GP referrals across our UHB sites.

We provide high quality care in our 8 Ultrasound rooms with our team of 15+ hardworking Sonographers at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

You will work as an independent reporting practitioner, working autonomously but supported by fellow Sonographers, Consultant Radiologists, and the Ultrasound Leadership team.

We provide a wide variety of examinations including General abdominal, Gynaecological, small parts including Head & Neck and DVT's (Obstetrics and early pregnancy -- Good Hope, Solihull, and Heartlands Hospitals only.)

You should be a qualified Sonographer capable and willing to work to the highest standards, at a complex, tertiary hospital. You will be part of a team who support each other and take pride in delivering excellent patient care.

If that sounds like the role for you, we would love to meet you.

Main duties of the job

*Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report

*Must be prepared to provide practical and theoretical training in medical ultrasound and take responsibility for countersigning reports for Clinicians, Midwives and Radiographers in training

*Must be prepared to continue with professional development to ensure a high standard of ultrasound examinations

*Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required

*IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system

*Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols

*1. To be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the clinical skills required and the operation of all ultrasound scanners demonstrating expertise in clinical practice and highly specialist knowledge and to give specialised advice to Radiologists, Sonographers, Radiographers and the multidisciplinary team on all aspects of ultrasound.

*2. To contribute to the development and implementation of ultrasound protocols, procedures and techniques in conjunction with Radiologists and evidence based advances in practice.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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