Job summary
Employer heading
Band 7 Annex 21 Student Sonographer
Band 7 - Annex 21
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
We are looking for a professional and experienced Radiographer/Nurse or healthcare professional with a commitment to excellent patient care and high quality imaging to join our friendly and dynamic Non-Obstetric US team based at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
Our main facilities are at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital with satellite departments at Andover War Memorial Hospital and Alton Community Hospital. Each Department has designated ultrasounds rooms and you will work with a team of Sonographers and Radiologists.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week variable shifts
Main duties of the job
We undertake a variety of examinations for ED, inpatients, outpatients and GP patients including urology, baby hips, MSK, vascular, gynae and soft tissue. We also offer ultrasound access for ambulatory services such as Stroke and Same Day Urgent Care.
The ideal candidate will be able to scan in all areas of Non-Obstetric US after completing their training. Please note that this post does not include Obstetric Ultrasound as this is run by a separate Department. Once qualified you will be expected to participate in student Sonographer training and support the service as it develops.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note this is initially a training post. Band 7 will be applied once training is completed.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Must be able to work towards achieving Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU) or PgD in Diagnostic Ultrasound or other equivalent ultrasound qualification
Desirable criteria
- Additional post graduate qualification e.g. MSc
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate extensive clinical knowledge and ability to achieve ultrasound scanning techniques and appropriate technology in multiple areas
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in research projects/publications
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to plan and organise a number of complex activities as part of an MDT.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of audit.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Terry Watkins
- Job title
- Consultant Sonographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07808138277
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