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Sonographer
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
193-6024797UCGB7-SONOGv5-3
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Reading
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/11/2024 23:59

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sonographer

NHS AfC: Band 7

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

 

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job overview

We are looking for a Reporting Sonographer for our Maternity & Gynaecology Department.

We only accept applications from a PG certificate in medical ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology from a CASE accredited institute

Main duties of the job

Performing transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound scans for all types of obstetric and gynaecology scans.

Reporting findings and making appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary team as well as communicating findings to patients.

Performing and reporting ultrasound scans for obstetrics, including screening for nuchal translucency , anomaly , growth scans , early pregnancy and gynaecology scans

Working for our organisation

The Maternity Ultrasound Department consists of a team of sonographers, 2 healthcare assistants and 2 fetal medicine specialists.

The department provides ultrasound scans throughout pregnancy as well as gynaecological scans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Formulate and issue clinical reports.

To assist in training of student sonographers

To promote and encourage good effective professional practices in the department by Independently undertake and interpret obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations at the main Royal Berkshire Hospital site and at satellite units.

To participate in advanced clinical based practice.

To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision making.

To assist and encourage service development and innovation.

To have a professional and courteous manner and always uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department.

Observe confidentiality with respect to the trust patient, staff and NHS information at all times.

To participate in out of hours work as required.

To undertake other duties not specified here but within the general scope and grade of the post, which may be delegated from time to time by the Lead Practitioner/Manager.

Person specification

qualification and experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive post graduate experience in a wide range of obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examinations Experience of: • quality and clinical audit • statistical analysis • teaching, training and mentoring Minimum of two years’ experience in reporting of complex ultrasound, with Fetal Anomaly Screening Track record of effective staff supervision, teaching and training Participation in internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures Experience of problem solving, critical analysis and change management Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Desirable criteria
  • experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit

experience

Essential criteria
  • ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Education / Qualifications & Training • Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) Or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) • DQASS or FMF accreditation in 1st trimester screening Experience • Postgraduate ultrasound experience • Experience within a maternity unit Professional Skills • IT literacy • Good ultrasound skills, being able to produce high quality images and interpret their relevance Interpersonal Skills • Communication: Excellent oral and written skills with patients and staff inside/outside the Trust. • Team working skills: to ensure team objectives/deadlines are met. • Assertive, self-confident & pro-active. • Ability to work under pressure. • Able to organise own work. • Self –motivated & able to work under own initiative and take independent decisions. • Personal development. Additional Requirements • Motivation to train and extend role. • Ability to demonstrate a caring attitude towards patients. • Clean neat appearance. • Flexibility around
Desirable criteria
  • experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracy Oliver
Job title
Maternity & Gynae Ultrasound Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01193227279
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