Job summary
We are looking for a professional and experienced Sonographer with a commitment to excellent patient care and high quality imaging to join our friendly and dynamic Non-Obstetric US team. This post will be based at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
We have facilities at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Andover Community Diagnostic Centre and Alton Community Hospital. Each Department has designated ultrasounds rooms and you will work with a team of Sonographers, student Sonographers, RDAs and Radiologists. We are looking at the potential to expand our service on all our sites
Working Hours: 37.5 hours or pro rata per week variable shifts
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.
The ideal candidate will have experience in all areas of Non-Obstetric US, please note that this post does not include Obstetric Ultrasound as this is run by a separate Department. As part of the role you will be expected to participate in student Sonographer training and support the service as it develops.
The successful candidate must have a PgD in Ultrasound or equivalent, be HCPC registered and be able to travel between our sites as required.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester 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.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Additional post graduate qualification e.g. MSc
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Previous experience in research projects/publications
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise a number of complex activities as part of an MDT.
Desirable
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hampshire Hospitals NHS FT
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
RG24 1NA