About this role
Job summary Sonographer
Oxford Hospital | Radiology | Bank | Ad hoc
Up to £50 hour (dependent on experience)
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Main duties of the job What will the role of a Sonographer involve?
This role calls for equal excellence in technical and people skills
You'll need high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately
You'll deliver high quality ultrasound imaging & reporting for a varied caseload within the department, and on the ward as required.
The role will be largely based around Gynaecology service and patients.
About us Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital - The Manor
Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands.
Job description Job responsibilities Sonographer
Oxford Hospital | Radiology | Bank | Ad hoc
Up to £50 hour (dependent on experience)
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
At Nuffield Health, we're looking for an excellent communicator to join our Radiology team! As part of the team, you'll enjoy the chance to help shape an outstanding patient experience. Bring your commitment to building the highest standards of care and we'll offer the ideal home for your career. Whatever you do, we want to give you every opportunity to broaden your experience and understanding and to develop you both personally and professionally at Nuffield Health.
As a Sonographer at Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital you'll bring high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately. You have a great eye for detail and you're caring by nature with excellent teamwork skills.
We are a large and friendly team and would love you to be part of providing excellent care to the patients of Oxfordshire and beyond! The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit with many opportunities to progress.
What will the role of a Sonographer involve?
This role calls for equal excellence in technical and people skills
You'll need high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately
You'll deliver high quality ultrasound imaging & reporting for a varied caseload within the department, and on the ward as required.
The role will be largely based around Gynaecology service and patients.
What are we looking for in a Sonographer?
You'll have a BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent to meet the registration requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Post-Graduate diploma / DMU in Medical Ultrasound
Post registration experience of general ultrasound imaging and reporting to include Gynae pelvis scanning.
Experience of managing an ultrasound quality assurance programme will also be an advantage.
You must have excellent communication and IT skills, along with a good understanding of how to encourage and promote effective team work
As a Bank Worker, you'll be called on to provide cover during periods of sickness, holidays or increased workload. We'll give you a uniform and personal protective equipment. You won't be classified as an employee, so there'll be no fixed working pattern, or entitlement to guaranteed or continuous employment.
Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital - The Manor
Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise.
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications).
It starts with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
You'll have a BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent to meet the registration requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Post-Graduate diploma / DMU in Medical Ultrasound
Experience Essential
Experience of managing an ultrasound quality assurance programme will also be an advantage.
You must have excellent communication and IT skills, along with a good understanding of how to encourage and promote effective team work
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Nuffield Health
Address Beech Road
Oxford
OX3 7RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)