Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sonographer

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Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Radiology Team at Hampshire Hospitals!

Are you a passionate and skilled Sonographer looking for an exciting new opportunity? Look no further! We are thrilled to invite you to become a vital part of our innovative radiology team at Hampshire Hospitals.

Why Join Us?

  • Diverse and Engaging Work:You'll perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Hip, and Inpatient scans. Please note, Obstetric Ultrasound is managed by a separate department.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities:Our recently opened Community Diagnostic Centre in Andover is just one of the cutting-edge facilities where you'll work.
  • Professional Growth: You'll play a key role in training student Sonographers and supporting the development of our services

What We're Looking For:

  • Qualifications:PgD in Ultrasound or equivalent, HCPC registration, and the ability to travel between our sites.
  • Experience:A professional and experienced Sonographer committed to excellent patient care and high-quality imaging.
  • Enthusiasm: A highly motivated individual ready to join a forward-thinking team of friendly and supportive professionals

Flexible Working Patterns:

  • Full-time hours over a 4-day working week, including weekends.
  • Part-time hours considered.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

Main duties of the job

We undertake a variety of examinations for ED, inpatients, outpatients and GP patients including urology, baby hips, MSK, vascular, gynae and soft tissue. We also offer ultrasound access for ambulatory services such as Stroke and Same Day Urgent Care.

As a member of our busy and dynamic department you would be encouraged to be involved in performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Hip ultrasound examinations and Inpatients, please note that this post does not include Obstetric Ultrasound as this is run by a separate Department. We recently opened a community diagnostic centre at Andover and as part of the role, you will be expected to participate in student Sonographer training and support the service as it develops.

Locations We Offer Our Services:

  • Royal Hampshire County Hospital
  • Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
  • Andover Community Diagnostic Centre
  • Alton Community Hospital

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our four sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Alton Community Hospital and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Details

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

251-FCSS1285-SONO

Job locations

Hampshire Hospitals NHS

Basingstoke/Winchester/Alton/Andover

RG24 1NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Apply Now and Transform Lives with Us!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Apply Now and Transform Lives with Us!

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU), a Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) in Diagnostic Ultrasound from an CASE accredited course in the United Kingdom or equivalent from a associated country e.g. AIU diploma

Desirable

  • Additional post graduate qualification e.g. MSc

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate extensive clinical knowledge of ultrasound scanning techniques and appropriate technology in multiple areas
  • Demonstrate experience in an acute clinical setting such as the NHS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Previous experience in research projects/publications

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to plan and organise a number of complex activities as part of an MDT.

Desirable

  • Experience of audit.
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU), a Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) in Diagnostic Ultrasound from an CASE accredited course in the United Kingdom or equivalent from a associated country e.g. AIU diploma

Desirable

  • Additional post graduate qualification e.g. MSc

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate extensive clinical knowledge of ultrasound scanning techniques and appropriate technology in multiple areas
  • Demonstrate experience in an acute clinical setting such as the NHS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Previous experience in research projects/publications

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to plan and organise a number of complex activities as part of an MDT.

Desirable

  • Experience of audit.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hampshire Hospitals NHS

Basingstoke/Winchester/Alton/Andover

RG24 1NA


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hampshire Hospitals NHS

Basingstoke/Winchester/Alton/Andover

RG24 1NA


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Manager

Naomi Morcumb

naomi.morcumb@hhft.nhs.uk

07392314817

Details

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

251-FCSS1285-SONO

Job locations

Hampshire Hospitals NHS

Basingstoke/Winchester/Alton/Andover

RG24 1NA


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