Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, well- motivated Band 7 sonographer to join or busy, friendly team. The successful candidate must hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or Equivalent and be HCPC registered.
Our ultrasound department has a team of sonographers who cover the core elements of general medical, obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound including early pregnancy and also specialist roles including MSK, neonatal hips and heads, head and neck and contrast enhanced ultrasound. We are a progressive, expanding department who actively encourage and support role development and CPD. You will be responsible for reporting all of your own work and are expected to participate in the training of student sonographers.
The role will include travel to our other sites at Mansfield Community and Newark Hospitals. We are currently in the process of creating a Community Diagnostic Centre on the Mansfield Community Hospital Site and Ultrasound will be part of this development.
We are happy to consider both full time and part time applicants.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree
Desirable
- Specialist expertise, underpinned by theory and practical experience acquired through diploma/ degree/post graduate study.
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or BSc (Hons Radiography
- DMU or Post graduate qualification in ultrasound at M level
- Evidence of further study
- HPC registered
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Counselling course
Further
Essential
- Ability to report on own scans
Experience
Essential
- Supervisory experience
- Previous NHS experience
- This may be supplemented by short courses + CPD.
Desirable
Contractual
Essential
- May have to work extended days or 1-8 shifts
- On call Sunday for EPU
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree
Desirable
- Specialist expertise, underpinned by theory and practical experience acquired through diploma/ degree/post graduate study.
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or BSc (Hons Radiography
- DMU or Post graduate qualification in ultrasound at M level
- Evidence of further study
- HPC registered
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Counselling course
Further
Essential
- Ability to report on own scans
Experience
Essential
- Supervisory experience
- Previous NHS experience
- This may be supplemented by short courses + CPD.
Desirable
Contractual
Essential
- May have to work extended days or 1-8 shifts
- On call Sunday for EPU
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).
