Sonographer | NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

The post holder must be flexible and adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments, and contribute to efficient service delivery through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care. We actively support extended training in the department and currently have radiographers/sonographers completing postgraduate qualifications, including Post-graduate Diploma and Master qualifications, with advanced practice in MSK, MSK interventional and Thyroid FNA training.

We actively support paediatric and musculoskeletal training for those who are interested.

We offer flexible working patterns to include long days and weekend working. Part-time hours will also be considered subject to the needs of the service. We also offer 20% HCA.

You will be required to have a Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent qualification (e.g. DMU/ Pg Dip/ MSc); HCPC registration or registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT); and recent NHS experience. Graduate ultrasound experience is desirable, however new graduates are encouraged to apply. Disability Confident.

Come join the Radiology Department for a great working experience and the opportunity to develop your career in the unique environment of St George s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The service requires all sonographers to assist in a wide range of ultrasound examinations including all general, small parts, gynaecology and basic vascular examinations. The majority of your time will be spent at St George s Hospital in Tooting or Queen Mary s Hospital in Roehampton. You will occasionally rotate through community sites at St John s Therapy Centre in Wandsworth and the Nelson Medical Practice in Wimbledon.

Site preferences will be considered when rostering to avoid difficult commutes. This is a cross-site position, working across 4 sites with a total of 18 Ultrasound rooms to enable staff to benefit from the experience and scope of practice that each department has to offer, in addition to helping meet service demand. All departments are equipped with the latest ultrasound machines and software with a mix of GE, Toshiba, Samsung and Philips scanners.

The service also provides ultrasound imaging to the Ambulatory Care unit which provides sub-acute care via Accident & Emergency. This unit was the first Ambulatory Care unit in the country to have a dedicated ultrasound room situated within the unit.

• Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent qualification (e.g. DMU/ Pg Dip/ MSc); HCPC registration or RCT; and recent NHS experience.
• Graduate ultrasound experience is desirable, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Flexible working patterns including long days and weekends; part-time hours may be considered subject to service needs. 20% HCA.

Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume or peak times, interview numbers may be limited. For more details please visit the employer site.

The post holder will work primarily at St George s Hospital, with rotations to Queen Mary s Hospital and community sites. The role supports the Trust vision of a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system, delivering improved patient care across community, hospital and specialist settings, supported by research, education and employee engagement. We expect our staff to share the Trust values:
Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and to demonstrate these values in practice.