Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Ultrasound Department within Radiology.
This rotational post serves Maidstone and The Tunbridge Wells at Pembury Hospitals and also the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Hermitage Court.
You will be joining a well-established, forward-going team of Sonographers and Radiologists providing a wide range of high-quality ultrasound examinations and independent reports. We have 13 Ultrasound rooms across the three sites and provide a wide range of examinations from Obstetrics, General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Head and Neck, MSK, baby hips and much more. We are keen to develop our team and support sonographers on a wide range of courses such as completing their Masters. Our department also provides a sonographer led interventional list and provides the opportunity for sonographers to become advanced clinical practitioners.
We have recently gained the BMUS Certificate of Preceptorship Endorsement meaning we are recognised as a department that offers a supportive environment for ultrasound practitioners of all grades and experience.
Previous applicants need not reapply.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications and may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
We provide obstetric services for 12 week Nuchal Assessment, Anomaly and Growth scans as well as General Abdominal, Small Parts and Gynae examinations. A 'One Stop Stroke Service' is in operation along with direct GP access for suspected DVT. We offer sonographer-led musculoskeletal ultrasound and there is a lead sonographer for head & neck work. We also have a rolling sonographer training program.The service operates extended days (8am to 8pm) Monday to Sunday.Continued Professional Development is well supported, both in-house and with access to outside courses and we have a well-established in-house training programs.
Once competencies have been assessed and demonstrated extended practice as outlined in the job description the sonographer will progress to a Band 8a.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a minimum standard of DMU, PgC, PgD or a UK recognised ultrasound qualification.
Desirable
- Masters or UK recognised equivalent in Ultrasound
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Experience in Ultrasound Obstetrics and Gynaecology scanning and reporting.
- Working towards or holding qualification in General Abdominal Ultrasound.
- Experience working in an Ultrasound department
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training and courses attended.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent understanding of Medical English
- Able to evaluate ultrasound requests to understand the clinical question posed and be able to interrogate with ultrasound to answer the question
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent verbal communication
- IT literate
Desirable
- Evidence of Audit skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a minimum standard of DMU, PgC, PgD or a UK recognised ultrasound qualification.
Desirable
- Masters or UK recognised equivalent in Ultrasound
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Experience in Ultrasound Obstetrics and Gynaecology scanning and reporting.
- Working towards or holding qualification in General Abdominal Ultrasound.
- Experience working in an Ultrasound department
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training and courses attended.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent understanding of Medical English
- Able to evaluate ultrasound requests to understand the clinical question posed and be able to interrogate with ultrasound to answer the question
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent verbal communication
- IT literate
Desirable
- Evidence of Audit 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).
