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The Ultrasound Department at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has a vacancy for an Sonographer at our improving and expanding Ultrasound Department. The successful candidate will hold a Post Grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.  The team of sonographers cover the core elements of General Medical (Inc Paeds), Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Please note Sonographers who only perform Obstetric, Gynae and EPC will also be considered.

10% retention and recruitment premia applies to this post and will be added to the advertised salary. 

Candidates interested in evening and weekend part time employment will also be considered.

The Ultrasound department at Bedfordshire Hospitals at the L&D site consists of two departments one in imaging and the other in maternity  and  a Community ultrasound service in the Local  Diagnostic Hub. We are a team of 10 friendly Sonographers comprising of two departmental managers and qualified and trainee Sonographers. 

The department actively supports CPD and ultrasound involvement in regular imaging clinical governance / audit meetings is encouraged. 

The Ultrasound Department consists of 6 ultrasound rooms in the General Department, 7 ultrasound rooms in the Maternity Department and 2 scan rooms in the Community Hub. Our equipment consists of Samsung RS80EVO and W10 systems with comprehensive rolling equipment replacement programme.

'All candidates must be able to attend a face-to-face interview and practical assessment.

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The main duties of this role are to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including Paediatrics and EPC). 

We train student Sonographers on a regular basis and the successful candidates would play a key role in this training.  

 

 

 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. 

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. 

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. 

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.