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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work based at Cranleigh Village Hospital as part of the Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust radiology team. Cranleigh Village Hospital provides GP and Outpatient radiology services to people closer to home. The hospital is situated off a bustling village high street and services include radiology, podiatry and numerous outpatients’ clinics. It is situated at the end of a bustling village high street with local independent shops and a farmers market once per week. 

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. 

Applicants must have the relevant qualifications DMU/PgC/PgD in medical ultrasound and HCPC registration and ideally 1 year experience post qualification as working at a remote site. 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 gynaecology. 

The departments consist of two well-appointed ultrasound rooms ergonomically equipped to include state of the art ultrasound scanners. GE Logic 10 R3 scanners used throughout radiology and community sites. We currently have community ultrasound services in Cranleigh and Haslemere and Milford Hospitals. CRIS and SECTRA PACS radiology systems and in use. There is also 1 x-ray room within radiology. There is a fulltime RDA on site. Staff meeting are done  over teams so all staff can attend. 

We are keen to develop individuals to their full potential and committed to supporting CPD and leadership opportunities. Educational half days are fully utilised for in-house training. We strive to continually improve the experience that our clients and members of the public receive.

Working for our organisation

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.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

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.

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