Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Sonographer

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Job summary

The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking a proactive, patient focused and dedicated sonographer to work alongside a friendly, supportive and expanding team. The successful candidate will be working as part of a highly driven and professional integrated group including radiologists, specialist MSK sonographers, fetal medicine consultants, gynaecologists, HCA's and RDA's.

Our departments in radiology and antenatal consist of well-appointed ultrasound rooms ergonomically equipped to include state of the art ultrasound scanners. GE Logic 10 systems are used throughout radiology and the community. We currently have community ultrasound services in Cranleigh and Haslemere and Milford Hospitals.

Applicants must have the relevant qualifications DMU/PgC/PgD in medical ultrasound and HCPC registration.

Full time, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Main duties of the job

This role will enable you to work rotationally through all parts of the ultrasound service including the General Radiology Department, Ambulatory Emergency Centre the Antenatal Department and Community hospitals and will require you to independently perform and report on all examinations. The department undertakes examinations in abdominal, gynecology, pediatric, small parts, MSK, some vascular examinations and all aspects of obstetric ultrasound. We contribute to several one-stop clinics ensuring our patients receive a first class service. There is ongoing student training within the department.

We are keen to develop individuals to their full potential and committed to supporting CPD and leadership opportunities. Educational half days are fully utilised for in-house training. We strive to continually improve the experience that our clients and members of the public receive.

We are keen to develop individuals to their full potential and committed to supporting CPD and leadership opportunities. Educational half days are fully utilised for in-house training. We strive to continually improve the experience that our clients and members of the public receive.

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.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ

Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,753 to £52,067 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF15265

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is part of a team that provides ultrasound services to the Trust and Community Sites primarily including Radiology and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

To be responsible for carrying out 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 part of a team that provides ultrasound services to the Trust and Community Sites primarily including Radiology and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

To be responsible for carrying out ultrasound procedures to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.

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 DMU or PgC in Obstetrics and Gynaecological Ultrasound (1 year)
  • Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
  • Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Preferably 3 years post degree or equivalent qualification, however newly qualified sonographers will be considered.
  • Attend specialist short Courses/seminars
  • CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
  • Adverse Incident &Risk management
  • Knowledge of local & National targets & Initiatives.

Desirable

  • PgD or MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (or working towards)
  • In-date DQASS audit for NT and CRL.
  • In- date FMF Nuchal Translucency Accreditation
  • Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
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 DMU or PgC in Obstetrics and Gynaecological Ultrasound (1 year)
  • Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
  • Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Preferably 3 years post degree or equivalent qualification, however newly qualified sonographers will be considered.
  • Attend specialist short Courses/seminars
  • CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
  • Adverse Incident &Risk management
  • Knowledge of local & National targets & Initiatives.

Desirable

  • PgD or MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (or working towards)
  • In-date DQASS audit for NT and CRL.
  • In- date FMF Nuchal Translucency Accreditation
  • Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ultrasound Manager

Amanda Wilson

amanda.wilson1@nhs.net

01483571122

Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,753 to £52,067 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF15265

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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