Sonographer Gynaecology

Job summary

Sonographer (Band 7)

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic, and experienced sonographer to join our friendly gynaecology cancer diagnosis team at Croydon University Hospital.

The successful candidate will work as a Sonographer ensuring the Ultrasound services for the urgent suspected gynaecology cancer pathway patients at Croydon are delivered effectively. The Gynaecology Department is well equipped with up-to-date equipment. Sonographers will work alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners, consultants and registrars in identifying and diagnosing gynaecology cancers.

Croydon University Hospital is a large urban DGH situated in South London, serving the needs of a diverse population of 360,000. It has one of the busiest A & E departments in London. Croydon has easy access to both central London and the south coast.

If you would like to be part of a hardworking, friendly department, providing high quality care, please come and visit us and have a chat!

Accredited gynaecology sonographers with expertise in trans vaginal ultrasound.

Main duties of the job

Act as an autonomous practitioner whilst maintaining a close working relationship with Lead staff, Service Manager and key referring Clinicians to deliver an efficient, high quality gynaecology Ultrasound service

To support the effective planning, development, organisation and delivery of diagnostic urgent suspected cancer ultrasound and specific, well defined sub-speciality ultrasound training for sonographers and medical staff working collaboratively with the team.

To provide highly specialist, expert clinical ultrasound knowledge, acting as a clinical resource in the ultrasound department

To partake in undergraduate and postgraduate Ultrasound training across all grades including supervising, motivating and developing other staff as appropriate

To provide specialist input into the Trust clinical governance agenda, influencing the delivery of patient care, as appropriate, working at any site as required

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.