Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Sonographer

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work based on site or at one of our community sites as part of the Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust radiology team. We currently have opportunities at Cranleigh Village Hospital, Haslemere district hospital or Milford community Hospital as well as opportunities at the main royal surrey site.

We are 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, HCA's and RDA's. The successful candidate would have the choice of being based working at the RSCH to include rotational shifts through all community centers, or be based permanently at one of the community sites.

Applicants must have the relevant qualifications DMU/PgC/PgD in medical ultrasound and HCPC registration and ideally 1 year experience post qualification as working in an NHS environment. Support would be available remotely from RSCH leadership team. There may be occasional training days when you would be required to attend the main site in Guildford.

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

Main duties of the job

The department undertakes examinations in abdominal, gynecology, pediatric, small parts, head and neck, MSK, some vascular examinations. We contribute to several one-stop clinics ensuring our patients receive a first class service. There is ongoing student training within the department. The successful candidate would be expected to be able to scan independently abdominal, renal and gynecology.

All sites consist of well-appointed ultrasound rooms ergonomically equipped to include state of the art ultrasound scanners. GE Logic 10 R3 scanners are used throughout radiology and community sites.. CRIS and SECTRA PACS radiology systems are in use. All community sites have an x-ray room with a team on radiographers working alongside.

We are keen to develop individuals to their full potential and committed to supporting CPD and leadership opportunities. Educational half days are fully utilized 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.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

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=R96pMboIYdo

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum pro-rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF16431-B7

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is part of a team that provides general ultrasound services to the Trust and Community Sites..

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 general ultrasound services to the Trust and Community Sites..

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 such as BSc Radiography
Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
Minimum of PgC in case accredited Ultrasound course. Must include Abdominal and Gynae Ultrasound. PgD preferable.

Knowledge

Essential

Preferably 1 year post degree or equivalent qualification, however newly qualified Sonographers will be considered
Previous experience of working in an NHS setting
Previous experience in working in a general district hospital

Desirable

Attend specialist short Courses/seminars

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold an appropriate professional qualification such as BSc Radiography
Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
Minimum of PgC in case accredited Ultrasound course. Must include Abdominal and Gynae Ultrasound. PgD preferable.

Knowledge

Essential

Preferably 1 year post degree or equivalent qualification, however newly qualified Sonographers will be considered
Previous experience of working in an NHS setting
Previous experience in working in a general district hospital

Desirable

Attend specialist short Courses/seminars

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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)