Job summary
Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710
Permanent contract
Full time hours: 37.5 per week
Are you an experienced Sonographer looking to work in a welcoming team who drive innovation and encourage personal development, who recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
What can we offer you?
- An initialjoining bonusof up to £2,500!
- A wide variety of experience in all aspects of ultrasound within a busy and friendly environment.
- Part time flexible working so that it can fit around you!
- A teaching department with a 3-tier structure and supporting mentorship from the team
- A bespoke induction and training, based on your needs and interests
- Encouragement to continue your professional development and opportunity for further training, education and courses. We will also support your professional development via internal courses including Trust Leadership and Management programmes
- Staff benefits which include childcare vouchers, on-site gym / swimming pool, cycle to work scheme, access to our free Beach Hut, accommodation (dependent on availability) and many more!
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Independently undertake a wide range of ultrasound examinations in line with Local, Regional and National guidelines as an autonomous practitioner. Undertaking ultrasound scans at remote satellite ultrasound facilities where there is no immediately available Consultant Radiologist support
- Provide a daily acute abdominal ultrasound service to all departments at Queen Alexandra Hospital, working within own qualification & expertise
- Have a detailed knowledge of ultrasound equipment and the physics of ultrasound and be able to operate a wide range of ultrasound machines. To use this skill and knowledge to operate machines safely to produce optimum images and most accurate diagnosis
- Participation in evaluation of new equipment
- To use own judgment to analyse and interpret ultrasound images in order to provide independent written reports
- To give a diagnosis to the referring clinician which may directly impact on patient treatment and management; often resulting in surgical intervention
- Provide specialist advice concerning the care and/or treatment of obstetric, gynaecological and abdominal patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Independently undertake a wide range of ultrasound examinations in line with Local, Regional and National guidelines as an autonomous practitioner. Undertaking ultrasound scans at remote satellite ultrasound facilities where there is no immediately available Consultant Radiologist support
- Provide a daily acute abdominal ultrasound service to all departments at Queen Alexandra Hospital, working within own qualification & expertise
- Have a detailed knowledge of ultrasound equipment and the physics of ultrasound and be able to operate a wide range of ultrasound machines. To use this skill and knowledge to operate machines safely to produce optimum images and most accurate diagnosis
- Participation in evaluation of new equipment
- To use own judgment to analyse and interpret ultrasound images in order to provide independent written reports
- To give a diagnosis to the referring clinician which may directly impact on patient treatment and management; often resulting in surgical intervention
- Provide specialist advice concerning the care and/or treatment of obstetric, gynaecological and abdominal patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PgD/MSc in Medical Ultrasound or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obstetrics, Gynaecology +/- general ultrasound)
- Hold a current state registration certificate (HCPC, NMC)
- Have portfolio evidence
Desirable
- MSK
- Small parts (Testes/Thyroid etc.)
- Paediatrics
- Nuchal Translucency accredited (Fetal Medicine Foundation & DQASS)
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate radiography/healthcare experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills (dexterity, co-ordination & sensory skills)
- Sound technical knowledge of equipment and ultrasound techniques
- Sound clinical knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively up to consultant level
- Competent in all aspects of obstetric, gynae, abdominal and trans-vaginal scanning
- Good communication and patient care skills
- Ability to work alone or as part of team
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Good organisational skills
- Keen to develop and take on new roles
- A willingness to be flexible
- Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PgD/MSc in Medical Ultrasound or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obstetrics, Gynaecology +/- general ultrasound)
- Hold a current state registration certificate (HCPC, NMC)
- Have portfolio evidence
Desirable
- MSK
- Small parts (Testes/Thyroid etc.)
- Paediatrics
- Nuchal Translucency accredited (Fetal Medicine Foundation & DQASS)
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate radiography/healthcare experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills (dexterity, co-ordination & sensory skills)
- Sound technical knowledge of equipment and ultrasound techniques
- Sound clinical knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively up to consultant level
- Competent in all aspects of obstetric, gynae, abdominal and trans-vaginal scanning
- Good communication and patient care skills
- Ability to work alone or as part of team
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Good organisational skills
- Keen to develop and take on new roles
- A willingness to be flexible
- Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm
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).
