Sonographer

Job description

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

Join Our Dynamic Radiology Team at Hampshire Hospitals!

Are you a passionate and skilled Sonographer looking for an exciting new opportunity? Look no further! We are thrilled to invite you to become a vital part of our innovative radiology team at Hampshire Hospitals.

Why Join Us?

• Diverse and Engaging Work: You'll perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Hip, and Inpatient scans. Please note, Obstetric Ultrasound is managed by a separate department.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our recently opened Community Diagnostic Centre in Andover is just one of the cutting-edge facilities where you'll work.
• Professional Growth: You'll play a key role in training student Sonographers and supporting the development of our services

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications: PgD in Ultrasound or equivalent, HCPC registration or voluntary registration, and the ability to travel between our sites. You will be expected to work across all 4 HHFT sites.
• Experience: A professional and experienced Sonographer committed to excellent patient care and high-quality imaging.
• Enthusiasm: A highly motivated individual ready to join a forward-thinking team of friendly and supportive professionals

Flexible Working Patterns:

• Full-time hours over a 4-day working week, including weekends.
• Part-time hours considered.

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.

As a member of our busy and dynamic department you would be encouraged to be involved in performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Hip ultrasound examinations and Inpatients, please note that this post does not include Obstetric Ultrasound as this is run by a separate Department. We recently opened a community diagnostic centre at Andover and as part of the role, you will be expected to participate in student Sonographer training and support the service as it develops.

Locations We Offer Our Services:

• Royal Hampshire County Hospital
• Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
• Andover Community Diagnostic Centre
• Alton Community Hospital

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 four sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Alton Community Hospital 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

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU), a Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) in Diagnostic Ultrasound from an CASE accredited course in the United Kingdom or equivalent from a associated country e.g. AIU diploma

Desirable criteria

• Additional post graduate qualification e.g. MSc

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate extensive clinical knowledge of ultrasound scanning techniques and appropriate technology in multiple areas
• Demonstrate experience in an acute clinical setting such as the NHS or equivalent

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.

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
• We believe that using technology wisely reflects strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, it's essential to personalise your recruitment application to showcase your unique skills and experiences. Over-reliance on generic, AI-generated content may result in rejection if multiple candidates submit applications with similar language or structure. In such cases, recruiting managers may reach out for further clarity where applications appear consistent with others, to better understand your individual strengths.

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