Job summary
Are you an experienced and motivated Sonographer who would like to join our vibrant and dynamic team to develop your Paediatric Ultrasound Scanning skills?
Here at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, we have referrals to our Ultrasound Department from almost all the specialities seen here in our Hospital. Most of the referrals come from our Urology, Nephrology and Oncology Departments. This varied, complex and interesting case mix facilitates learning every day.
Serving a split site 5 scanner rooms Paediatric Ultrasound Service, we are supported in our work with distraction aids and have access to Play Specialists to assist in the successful scanning of patients with complex needs. Our supportive and innovative department provides an excellent diagnostic service to patients, parents and families.
You will be part of a team of committed Sonographers and ancillary staff and should have exceptional imaging, reporting, communication and interpersonal skills.
The salary includes a 15% Recruitment and Retention Premium, acknowledging the challenges associated with the current national shortage of Sonographers.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out highly specialist clinical Ultrasound Imaging duties in a Paediatric tertiary referral centre.
- To interpret and provide specialist clinical diagnostic judgement on the ultrasound findings with a thorough understanding of the complex specialist clinical indications.
- To ensure the provision of a professional, high quality, effective, flexible and efficient Imaging Service that is responsive to the needs of the patient.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Diploma Medical Ultrasound or Post Graduate Diploma Ultrasound
- State Registration
Desirable
- DCR/BSc in Radiography
- MSc Ultrasound
Experience/Knowledge and awareness of:
Essential
- Clinical Governance
- Quality assurance
- Data Protection Act
- Experience of quality assurance, research and audit.
- Experience of Paediatric Imaging
- Minimum of 2 years general abdominal ultrasound experience
Desirable
- Working knowledge of PACS and RIS systems
- Vascular ultrasound experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Have an understanding of the needs of the child
- Ability to empathise with the children and their parents
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Organisation skills
- o Interest in working with children o Interest in Teaching and Audit o Dexterity and sensory skills
- A flexible outlook to the working day
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Diploma Medical Ultrasound or Post Graduate Diploma Ultrasound
- State Registration
Desirable
- DCR/BSc in Radiography
- MSc Ultrasound
Experience/Knowledge and awareness of:
Essential
- Clinical Governance
- Quality assurance
- Data Protection Act
- Experience of quality assurance, research and audit.
- Experience of Paediatric Imaging
- Minimum of 2 years general abdominal ultrasound experience
Desirable
- Working knowledge of PACS and RIS systems
- Vascular ultrasound experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Have an understanding of the needs of the child
- Ability to empathise with the children and their parents
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Organisation skills
- o Interest in working with children o Interest in Teaching and Audit o Dexterity and sensory skills
- A flexible outlook to the working day
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
