Sonographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sonographers NEEDED to join the NHS Professionals Bank!

We have flexible bank shifts and long-term placement opportunities available for HCPC registered radiographers at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The role would be within the PAH Ultrasound Department, Division C Women & Newborn.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• To undertake independently obstetric or obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations according to the unit policies and guidelines to a high standard.
• Have the ability to make clinical judgements and critical decisions of the highest order, using knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Be able to interpret clinicians requirements, to recognise the urgency of ultrasound requests, prioritise requests and determine the appropriate scanning technique, ensuring that scans are performed in accordance with best practice and research-based evidence.
• To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the womans condition and make the appropriate diagnosis. Report scan findings using the recommended IT software.
• Be competent in the use of all the equipment in the Ultrasound department. To use initiative in adapting techniques to optimise image quality and diagnostic yield.
• To contribute to the day-to-day management of the department in the absence of the department lead.

Must have Qualifications/Experience:

• BSc. in Radiography or equivalent health professional qualification
• A PGC/PGD in obstetric and/or gynaecology ultrasound is essential
• You must be HCPC registered

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

• Weekly Payment work this week, get paid next week
• Flexible working options choose the shifts/days you want to work
• First choice of shifts at the Trust access before they are made available to agency
• Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work
• Stakeholder pension scheme available
• Free DBS
• Training and development opportunities Keep up with the essentials and more

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with NHS Professionals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. in Radiography or equivalent health professional qualification
• A PGC/PGD in obstetric and/or gynaecology ultrasound is essential
• You must be HCPC registered

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.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

UHS

Tremona Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

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