Trainee Sonographer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Trainee Sonographer to join our growing friendly team based in heart of London, working between both Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital and St Mary's Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with an interest in pursuing a career in ultrasound to receive training. Preferably you will be a HCPC / NMC registered health care professional with a back ground in Imaging (Radiography) or Midwifery. Practical training will be provided by the Obstetric Ultrasound Department and will cover Gynaecological and Obstetric modules.
You will be required to register with an academic centre to undertake a Post Graduate Certificate course in Clinical ultrasound covering gynaecological and obstetric modules.
Training will take place across two hospital sites Queen Charlotte and Chelsea and St. Mary's Hospital.
To join our incredible team we will require you to ideally have had some exposure within Maternity and particularly in obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound examinations.
You will be dealing with a varied workload including high and low risk pregnancies and also be trained in gynaecological ultrasounds. Due to the nature of this role you will be expected to have a compassionate approach towards our patients at some of the most vulnerable times of their lives.
We also understand just how important it is to invest in you, so offer incredible training to develop your skills to progress to a higher banding.
We welcome informal visits should you wish to have a chat with us before you apply!
Do not apply to this post if you are a qualified sonographer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a qualified sonographer who will be expected to work autonomously within the specialist field of obstetrics and gynaecology imaging.
To provide an efficient and professional ultrasound service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Assess and report on own specialist workload.
Participate in service activity within specialised areas of working.
To provide supervision and training of junior ultrasound staff, students and doctors rotating through the ultrasound unit.
To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
To deputise for Superintendent Sonographer when required.
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.
Date posted
23 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-WCCS-1395
Job locations
Queen Charlotte's Hospital
London
W12 0HS
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Queen Charlotte's Hospital
London
W12 0HS
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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