Job summary
Dorset County Hospital Foundation NHS Trust
Sonographer: Band 7: £46,148-£52,809
Hours: 37.5 hours/week; part time and flexible working can be considered.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Sonographer to join our friendly Ultrasound team.
This role is suitable for candidates with a PG certificate or PG Diploma in Medical Ultrasound and all applicants must have professional registration e.g. HCPC/NMC
We would be interested in hearing from experienced, newly qualified and soon to be qualified Sonographers; we have a supportive preceptorship programme in place to support progress towards autonomous practice.
Candidates will have excellent communication skills and as a minimum have experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. We also support a wide range of clinical practice in general medical, elastography, MSK, vascular and paediatric ultrasound and HyCoSy and are hoping to further extend the scope of practice for our Sonographers.
Professional development is supported and we have already established Advanced Practice Sonographer roles in MSK ultrasound/intervention and vascular ultrasound and are looking to create roles in Head and Neck ultrasound/intervention and Paediatrics.
All development is underpinned by excellent training, support and commitment to delivering exceptional standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
The obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound service (early pregnancy assessment, first, second and third trimester scans, fetal medicine and gynaecology) is based in the Women's Health Department making this a dynamic cohesive unit with good support from both sonographer and multidisciplinary team colleagues.
The general medical service comprises of general, Elastography, small parts, soft tissue lumps and bumps, hernia, vascular, MSK and Paediatric ultrasound examinations, performed by Sonographers and Consultant Radiologists.
We support one stop clinics for gynaecology and Urology and now provide an ultrasound service at our new local CDC at South Walks House in Dorchester.
The ultrasound team is multidisciplinary, hardworking and dedicated with a wide skill mix and years of experience. We are committed to the training and development of our staff including including specialist clinical training, internal training, external courses e.g. BMUS conference and are keen to fund and support staff to MSc level.
We have high specification ultrasound equipment (Philips EPIQ and Canon i700 systems)
The post is based at Dorset County Hospital but you will also be expected to participate in the provision of a community wide ultrasound service across 4 satellite sites.
Participation in weekend ultrasound cover will also be required.
About us
Dorset County Hospital is a busy modern district general hospital situated in the vibrant county town of Dorchester, only 7 miles from the Jurassic coast. The Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services to a population of around 250,000 people, living within Weymouth, Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and Purbeck.
The Trust has recently secured funding for a new Emergency department and critical care unit to be built in 2026.
The Radiology department achieved Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) accreditation in 2020 and became one of the first NHS Trusts in the country to achieve the new 2021 standards set by UKAS. We maintained our accreditation following our assessment in 2023.
The hospital had good rail links to Southampton, Bristol and London and has outstanding nurseries and schools. Dorchester has undergone significant investment and redevelopment in the Brewery Square area and Poundbury, providing new shops, bars and restaurants and residential property.
Dorset offers a brilliant work life balance and it is a great place for families. There is the choice of coast or country for leisure activities such as water sports, wild swimming, coastal walking, horse riding, festivals and historic and cultural towns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- Perform and independently report on a range of ultrasound examinations dependent upon skills and experience.
- Maintain professional standards and employ best practice in order to provide a high quality, safe ultrasound service.
- Proactively participate in the development of trainee sonographers and other staff.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- Perform and independently report on a range of ultrasound examinations dependent upon skills and experience.
- Maintain professional standards and employ best practice in order to provide a high quality, safe ultrasound service.
- Proactively participate in the development of trainee sonographers and other staff.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration or equivalent
- BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Recent NHS experience
- Able to work independently on obstetric, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment with a high level of clinical demand
- Experience of training/mentoring students
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivated proactive approach with an ability to problem solve
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration or equivalent
- BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Recent NHS experience
- Able to work independently on obstetric, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment with a high level of clinical demand
- Experience of training/mentoring students
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivated proactive approach with an ability to problem solve
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
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).
