About this role
Job summary
Sonographer+ £7,500 RRP Exciting Opportunity for Skilled Sonographers to Join an Outstanding Healthcare Team We welcome sonographers of all skill levels, offering competitive Band 7 - 8a pay scales + Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP), based on qualifications, skill mix, and years of experience. This role includes a RRP, subject to terms and conditions and annual review When you join us, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team that leverages the latest in ultrasound technology and clinical practices. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, inclusive culture and our commitment to patient-centered care. 'Do not email the Ultrasound Lead with applications. Please apply directly through the job link'. Please note: The advert is for band 7-8a.The banding offered will be dependant on skill mix and experience.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals, collaborating to deliver exceptional patient care We value proactive and flexible individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, working across our various sites, including Kingston Hospital, Teddington Memorial Hospital, Raynes Park Health Centre, and Surbiton Health Centre Our department offers a wide range of examinations, including abdominal, gynae, MSK, vascular, paediatric, small parts, and obstetrics, allowing you to expand your expertise and grow professionally To be eligible for a Band 8a role, you must be an advanced clinical practitioner with more than three years of post-qualification independent scanning experience, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy and clinical decision-making responsibility. Additionally, you should possess the ability to manage a complex caseload and perform a variety of scans with proficiency Managerial or leadership experience is ideal for this role We currently have an essential need for multi-skilled sonographers who are able to scan a variety of paediatrics, MSK and vascular ultrasounds.
About us
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.
We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
Degree level qualification or equivalent Post graduate specialist diploma in medical ultrasound
Desirable
HCPC or other appropriate professional registration
Experience Essential
Post-graduate experience
Desirable
CPD/Audit/QA experience Ultrasound training or mentoring experience 3 years post-graduate experience Management/leadership experience
Knowledge Essential
Sound knowledge of clinical ultrasound
Desirable
Advanced ultrasound skill mix
Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good time management and prioritisation skills
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.
Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy Rd
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)