Sonographer – MSK

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Sonographer with additional Musculoskeletal experience to join our hardworking, friendly team. We have a varied musculoskeletal case mix so experience and competency in a full range of MSK ultrasound is required.A recognised ultrasound qualification DMU or PgC/PgDip in medical ultrasound in addition to a under graduate medical based /Allied Health degree and valid HCPC or professional registration is essential. In addition, a postgraduate qualification in the principles and practice of joint and soft tissue injection is essential for this post.

You would be expected to act as an autonomous practitioner whilst maintaining a close working relationship with MSK Consultant Radiologist and key referring clinicians to develop an innovative and leading edge MSK Ultrasound service.You will support the effective planning, development, organisation and delivery of MSK ultrasound training for sonographers and medical staff working collaboratively with the MSK Consultant Radiologist; to provide highly specialist, expert clinical MSK ultrasound knowledge.

You will provide clinical leadership in MSK ultrasound practice and develop sonographer sub-specialisation in order to facilitate an effective high quality and evidence based service to enhance patient care.

Working with the Ultrasound Manager and Consultant radiologist to facilitate MSK ultrasound based clinical research/audit and initiate/implement evidence based practice

Main duties of the job

The role involves a high proportion of complex interventional procedures under ultrasound guidance. You will be working with the orthopaedic consultants in supporting and helping to develop one stop clinics to provide efficient patient focused services.

Our scanning rooms are well appointed and ergonomically friendly. All our ultrasound rooms are equipped with recently purchased GE LOGIQ 10 R3ultrasound machines .The Royal Surrey County Hospital is a progressive and collaborative hospital dedicated to patient care. We are a 570 bedded modern acute hospital situated in the historical town of Guildford. The Trust provides a comprehensive service, with national referrals to several of its specialities. We form one of the four cancer units which make up the Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire Cancer Network. You would be expected to work at our Community sites at Cranleigh Village Hospital and Haslemere District Hospital and Milford Community Hospital .

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

23 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£52,963 to £59,360 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF14946

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is an integral part of the Ultrasound Team. They will provide an efficient, cost effective service in line with patient pathways and national guidance.

The post holder is part of a team that provides ultrasound services to the Trust primarily including Radiology and Orthopaedics. To be responsible for carrying out highly specialised ultrasound procedures to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is an integral part of the Ultrasound Team. They will provide an efficient, cost effective service in line with patient pathways and national guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by College of Radiographers eg D.C.R or BSc in Diagnostic radiography (3 year F/T degree) or BSc in Physiotherapy Recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Postgraduate qualification in MSK soft tissue and joint Injections.
DMU / PgC/PgDip in Medical/Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Registered with HCPC (Health Professionals Council)
Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D

Desirable

Experience of working at a senior level in a musculoskeletal outpatient department .
Attend specialist short Courses/seminars
PgD or MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (or working towards)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by College of Radiographers eg D.C.R or BSc in Diagnostic radiography (3 year F/T degree) or BSc in Physiotherapy Recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Postgraduate qualification in MSK soft tissue and joint Injections.
DMU / PgC/PgDip in Medical/Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Registered with HCPC (Health Professionals Council)
Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D

Desirable

Experience of working at a senior level in a musculoskeletal outpatient department .
Attend specialist short Courses/seminars
PgD or MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (or working towards)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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