Job summary
The Great Western Hospital is pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to Reporting Sonographers to join the existing team within the Radiology team to enhance the ongoing development of our service.
Are you looking to be a part of a very compassionate and supportive and caring team of Sonographers? Then look no further; we are a supportive and close-knit team who are focused on giving the very best care to patients at all times and we would love to have you on board.
At present we carry out over 50,000 ultrasound examinations a year including GMUS, Vascular, EPU and Obstetric exams.
The Scanning department is located within Radiology on the Ground floor of the GWH, which includes MRI and CT and Ultrasound with Radiography right next door giving us an excellent team dynamic both amongst the Sonographers and the wider Radiology team. We also have a satellite Ultrasound department for Maternity and Early pregnancy allowing more great teamwork with our Obstetric colleagues.
There are currently 13 dedicated and friendly Sonographers in our team and we need more like us, to support our bustling service. We work seamlessly alongside our 15 Radiologists who are both adjuvant and cohesive to our service.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out ultrasound scans including highly specialist techniques across a wide range of clinical needs
- To work as an autonomous practitioner
- To produce clinical reports on scans performed.
- To maintain the highest quality of patient care and imaging
- To work as part of the Ultrasound team and organise the workload
- To part-take in a oncall service and extended days to include weekends.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To perform ultrasound scans including highly specialist techniques and care for patients during these examinations, respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality, maintaining a high quality service to patients and clinicians.2. To independently assess each patient and adapt scanning technique according to the needs of the patient3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinically needed4. To write formal reports in a concise and professional manner5. To discuss ultrasound findings with other practitioners and clinicians
Please see the attached job description for full information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To perform ultrasound scans including highly specialist techniques and care for patients during these examinations, respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality, maintaining a high quality service to patients and clinicians.2. To independently assess each patient and adapt scanning technique according to the needs of the patient3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinically needed4. To write formal reports in a concise and professional manner5. To discuss ultrasound findings with other practitioners and clinicians
Please see the attached job description for full information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent for a Health Care related profession
- Post Graduate diploma in ultrasound or equivalent
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Competence in Gynae, General Medical and Obstetric scanning
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Ultrasound scanning
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Developed ultrasound scanning skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team or single-handedly
- Excellent patient care
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- IT skills
- Excellent Organisational Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent for a Health Care related profession
- Post Graduate diploma in ultrasound or equivalent
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Competence in Gynae, General Medical and Obstetric scanning
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Ultrasound scanning
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Developed ultrasound scanning skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team or single-handedly
- Excellent patient care
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- IT skills
- Excellent Organisational 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).
