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Job summary

Main area
Ultrasound
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (To include weekend working as required)
Job ref
193-6736913UCGB8a-EPRS
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£53,755 - £60,504 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Extended Practice Reporting Sonographer – General Ultrasound

NHS AfC: Band 8a

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

Due to ongoing songrapher development, there is an opportunity to join our sonographer team.  

As part of this role, sonographers must display extended skills (please see the job description for additional information) and be committed to providing high quality, patient focused care.  

The department has a strong commitment to the development of staff as well as a focus on staff health and well-being.  

We are a progressive teaching department for sonographers and have an established training program.  We are proud to have a practice education sonographer to support and develop staff within the department .  We have recently introduced a competency based preceptorship for Band 7 to 8A.  

We have established links to universities and actively encourage CPD and role extension, with support available to pursue academic courses and develop your career within a supportive and friendly environment. Our department offers excellent training and development opportunities with funding available for a variety of courses.

 

Main duties of the job

Appointment into an 8A sonographer role.  The role is for an extended scope sonographer who is able to demonstrate a high level of extended scanning skills.  

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work both autonomously and within multi-disciplinary teams, flexibility to work at satellite spoke sites, and ability to participate in the weekend scanning service at Royal Berkshire Hospital.  

We  have scanning facilities across all RBFT sites and an active equipment replacement program.

Working for our organisation

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 emailing us at [email protected] or by calling 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.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder will function as an effective member of the Ultrasound team, providing a high quality, comprehensive and efficient Ultrasound service to patients and referring clinicians; to include the timely issue of diagnostic reports, based on Ultrasound findings

The postholder will undertake all aspects of work in the Ultrasound Department, as appropriate to grade, including the supervision and mentoring of more junior staff.

The postholder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.

Provide support and guidance to other members of the Sonography/Radiology team

Act as an assessor for Sonographers going through the Developmental Passport Framework

Provide leadership within the department, as appropriate to banding

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • HCPC registration and 5 years sonography experience
  • Extensive CPD portfolio
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of audit
  • Management qualification ie ILM

Expereince

Essential criteria
  • 5 years + of sonography experience
  • Experience of scanning in acute NHS setting
Desirable criteria
  • Previous teaching experience

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.

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andrea Adamson
Job title
Lead Sonographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0118 322 7993
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