About this role
Job summary
NHS Band 7 Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Hours per Week: full time 37.5 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Sonographer looking to work in a welcoming team who drive innovation and encourage personal development, who recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance? If so, we would love to hear from you!
What can we offer you?
A wide variety of experience in all aspects of ultrasound within a busy and friendly environment. Part time flexible working so that it can fit around you! A teaching department with a 3-tier structure and supporting mentorship from the team A bespoke induction and training, based on your needs and interests Encouragement to continue your professional development and opportunity for further training, education and courses. We will also support your professional development via internal courses including Trust Leadership and Management programmes Staff benefits which include childcare vouchers, on-site gym / swimming pool, cycle to work scheme, access to our free Beach Hut, accommodation (dependent on availability) and many more!
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Independently undertake a wide range of ultrasound examinations in line with Local, Regional and National guidelines as an autonomous practitioner. Undertaking ultrasound scans at remote satellite ultrasound facilities where there is no immediately available Consultant Radiologist supportProvide a daily obs/Gynae +/- abdominal ultrasound service to all departments at Queen Alexandra Hospital, working within own qualification & expertise.Have a detailed knowledge of ultrasound equipment and the physics of ultrasound and be able to operate a wide range of ultrasound machines. To use this skill and knowledge to operate machines safely to produce optimum images and most accurate diagnosisParticipation in evaluation of new equipmentTo use own judgment to analyse and interpret ultrasound images in order to provide independent written reportsTo give a diagnosis to the referring clinician which may directly impact on patient treatment and management; often resulting in surgical interventionProvide specialist advice concerning the care and/or treatment of obstetric, gynaecological and abdominal patients.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans' status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Job description Job responsibilities
What can we offer you?
A wide variety of experience in all aspects of ultrasound within a busy and friendly environment. Part time flexible working so that it can fit around you! A teaching department with a 3-tier structure and supporting mentorship from the team A bespoke induction and training, based on your needs and interests Encouragement to continue your professional development and opportunity for further training, education and courses. We will also support your professional development via internal courses including Trust Leadership and Management programmes Staff benefits which include childcare vouchers, on-site gym / swimming pool, cycle to work scheme, access to our free Beach Hut, accommodation (dependent on availability) and many more! Job Purpose:
To perform obstetric, gynaecological and general and acute abdominal ultrasound scans upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi-professional team, in a manner that meets professional and departmental standards and requirements. To assess and report on own ultrasound examinations and maintain appropriate records. To supervise and teach trainee sonographers, SpRs, student radiographers and other health professionals. Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values. To participate in research, audit and CPD.
For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please see the enclosed job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
PgD/MSc in Medical Ultrasound or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obstetrics, Gynaecology +/- general ultrasound) Hold a current state registration certificate (HCPC, NMC) Have portfolio evidence. Ability to travel to and work in our community sites located in Fareham, Gosport and Petersfield. Sonographer Experience in a NHS setting. Nuchal Translucency accredited (Fetal Medicine Foundation & DQASS)
Desirable
MSK. Small parts (Testes/Thyroid etc.). Paediatrics.
Experience Essential
Experience as a sonographer in an NHS Trust.
Desirable
Post graduate radiography/midwifery experience.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Highly developed physical skills (dexterity, co-ordination & sensory skills) Sound technical knowledge of equipment and ultrasound techniques Sound clinical knowledge Ability to communicate effectively up to consultant level Competent in all aspects of obstetric, gynae, abdominal and trans-vaginal scanning Good communication and patient care skills Ability to work alone or as part of team Enthusiastic and self-motivated Good organisational skills Keen to develop and take on new roles A willingness to be flexible Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)