Job summary
Are you a Sonographer looking for a role in the heart of London, within one of our Community Diagnostic Centres? Craving a dynamic change in your professional life? Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre is eagerly searching for individuals like you!
We're in search of a skilled Sonographer to join our dynamic team in one of our Community Diagnostic Centres! Whether you're seeking career progression or simply a breath of fresh air, this could be your perfect match.
As the face of Imperial College NHS Trust, you'll be on the frontline of health, displaying your ultrasound expertise to our local community. Your primary role will involve conducting comprehensive, predominantly non-obstetric, ultrasound procedures.
Given the characteristics of this position, it is anticipated that you will operate autonomously, so experience within ultrasound is necessary.
We aim to ensure you feel valued in your position, so we provide you with opportunities to grow and evolve within your role and would consider rotating through the sites at Imperial
Whether you're hungry for your next professional milestone or yearning for a fresh environment, your search ends here!
Main duties of the job
The 'must haves' to be considered for this role:
Candidates must hold PG (cert), PG (Dip) or DMU or equivalent and state registered with the HCPC if you have an underlying profession
Your duties will consist of the following:
To provide an efficient high quality ultrasound service comprising unsupervised scanning sessions within the trust maintaining a high standard of patient care.
To work as an independent practitioner by performing ultrasound scans to a high diagnostic standard, formulating a report and communicating the results to the appropriate clinician and to accountable for own professional actions.
Provide specialist advice pertaining to the ultrasound service.
Responsible for training and supervision of all staff within the ultrasound unit
To be actively involved and assist with the department Audit, Research and Clinical Governance programme
To deputise for Superintendent Sonographer.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR).
- Health Professions Council Registration if applicable to candidate or registration with other professional regulatory body
- PgDip Medical Ultrasound
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Up to date knowledge of ultrasound imaging techniques
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of training staff and students
- Experience of working unsupervised
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
- Knowledge of developments within the profession
Desirable
- Willingness to be involved in skill mix
- Willingness to take part in audit and/or research
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR).
- Health Professions Council Registration if applicable to candidate or registration with other professional regulatory body
- PgDip Medical Ultrasound
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Up to date knowledge of ultrasound imaging techniques
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable
- Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of training staff and students
- Experience of working unsupervised
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
- Knowledge of developments within the profession
Desirable
- Willingness to be involved in skill mix
- Willingness to take part in audit and/or research
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).
