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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
384-JH-EMF15514-B7-B
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey Hospital
Town
Guildford
Salary
£45,753 - £52,067 per annum pro-rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/07/2024 23:59

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Sonographer (Golden Hello)

Band 7

Job overview

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, fetal medicine consultants, gynaecologists, HCA’s and RDA’s.

Our departments in radiology and antenatal consist of well-appointed ultrasound rooms ergonomically equipped to include state of the art ultrasound scanners. GE Logic 10 systems are used throughout radiology and the community. We currently have community ultrasound services in Cranleigh and Haslemere and Milford Hospitals.

Applicants must have the relevant qualifications DMU/PgC/PgD in medical ultrasound and HCPC registration.

Full time, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity that includes a “Golden Hello” of £3,000 on joining the Radiology team at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Please see attached terms and conditions for more information. 

 

Main duties of the job

This role will enable you to work rotationally through all parts of the ultrasound service including the General Radiology Department, Ambulatory Emergency Centre the Antenatal Department and Community hospitals and will require you to independently perform and report on all examinations. The department undertakes examinations in abdominal, gynecology, pediatric, small parts, MSK, some vascular examinations and all aspects of obstetric ultrasound. We contribute to several one-stop clinics ensuring our patients receive a first class service. There is ongoing student training within the department.

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.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder is part of a team that provides ultrasound services to the Trust and Community Sites primarily including Radiology and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 

To be responsible for carrying out ultrasound procedures to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by college of radiographers eg D.C.R or BSc in Diagnostic radiography (3 year F/T degree) Or DMU or PgC in Obstetrics and Gynaecological Ultrasound (1 year)
  • Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
  • Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Preferably 3 years post degree or equivalent qualification, however newly qualified sonographers will be considered.
  • Attend specialist short Courses/seminars
Desirable criteria
  • PgD or MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (or working towards)
  • In-date DQASS audit for NT and CRL.
  • In- date FMF Nuchal Translucency Accreditation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident committedStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

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
Amanda Wilson
Job title
Ultrasound Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01483 571122
Additional information

If you are interested in this position and would like to visit the department or arrange an informal chat to discuss the role further please contact: Amanda Wilson on Ext 4415 or via email 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
Telephone
01483 571122 Ext 2478
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