Job summary
Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work in a caring and professional environment where patients come first? We are looking for a Sonographer at University Hospitals Dorset.
UHD ultrasound is split over three sites, Poole, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals. Many types of ultrasound examinations are carried out by the team including general medical, obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, paediatrics, including neonatal hips and neonatal heads, and musculoskeletal. We also scan as part of the Early Pregnancy clinic, various one-stop clinics and provide a 7 day ultrasound service.
We are a friendly supportive team who are responsible for independently performing and reporting Ultrasound examinations while ensuring the highest standard of patient care. Across the trust there are 10 general ultrasound rooms, 7 obstetric rooms, 2 Early Pregnancy Clinic rooms and 1 Gynae room. There is a mix of Philips, GE, Canon and Samsung Ultrasound systems throughout the department.
UHD also offers a relocation package worth up to £13,000 (Please see the additional information for the Relocation Policy to see if this is applicable to you).
Base Location: Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals
Interview Date: 22nd October 2023
Main duties of the job
UHD Radiology department actively encourages CPD, supporting both internal and external educational events. Within ultrasound we promote regular audits, support the training of student sonographers and MSc level qualifications. We are considerate towards protecting staff against RSI with up-to- date ergonomic equipment and ultrasound lists designed to support safe practice. In striving for excellence, the radiology department has also been recommended for QSI accreditation.
The successful candidate would need to be able to work both independently and as part of our team whilst demonstrating high levels of competency. Excellent communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills together with a caring and professional attitude are essential.
The post is full time across all sites, although a part time position and flexible working would also be considered.
About us
If you think this post might suit you please apply on line using the NHS Jobs website. Finally, you would be most welcome to come for a visit, see the departments and meet the team - please just contact us to arrange a visit.
Dorset is a fantastic place to live and work, please take a look at our videos on YouTube under Radiography recruitment at RBCH.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
For further information please fell free to contact either Jo Halfpenny on 0300 0198616 or email joanne.halfpenny@uhd.nhs.uk or Cara List on 0300 0194891 or email cara.list@uhd.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
For further information please fell free to contact either Jo Halfpenny on 0300 0198616 or email joanne.halfpenny@uhd.nhs.uk or Cara List on 0300 0194891 or email cara.list@uhd.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in ultrasound
- Ability to work independently in all areas of ultrasound including - obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Recent NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff
- MSK
- LATP Biopsy
- Vascular
- Paediatric (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads)
Technical Skills
Essential
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports
- Good communicator, compassionate attitude towards patient care
- Team worker
- Counselling skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in ultrasound
- Ability to work independently in all areas of ultrasound including - obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Recent NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff
- MSK
- LATP Biopsy
- Vascular
- Paediatric (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads)
Technical Skills
Essential
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports
- Good communicator, compassionate attitude towards patient care
- Team worker
- Counselling skills
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).