Sonographer

We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 sonographers to join our friendly and well-supported ultrasound team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will be working in one of the most dynamic hospital environments in South-West London.

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. However, you will occasionally be required to rotate through our community sites at St John's Therapy centre in Wandsworth and the Nelson Medical Practice in Wimbledon.

This is a cross-site position, working across 4 sites with a total of 18 Ultrasound rooms to enable staff to benefit from the valuable experience and scope of practice that each department has to offer in addition to helping us meet the demand on our service. All departments are equipped with the latest ultrasound machines and software with a mixture of the latest GE, Toshiba, Samsung, and Philips Ultrasound scanners.

The service also provides ultrasound imaging to the Ambulatory Care unit which provides sub-acute care via Accident & Emergency.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in a wide range of ultrasound examinations
• Work across multiple sites
• Operate latest ultrasound machines and software
• Contribute to efficient service delivery through high standards of safe, kind, and compassionate care

Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent qualification
• HCPC registration or registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
• Recent NHS experience
• Competent in independently performing and reporting all General and small parts ultrasound examinations
• Ability to produce quality written reports
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year
• Inner London HCAS (20%)
• £5,000 RRP
• Flexible working patterns
• Long days and weekend working
• Part-time hours considered subject to service needs
• 20% HCA

Person Specification:

• Qualifications and training: BSc or DCR in diagnostic radiography with a postgraduate qualification in medical ultrasound or equivalent
• HPCP registered or registered with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development with an up-to-date CPD portfolio
• Comprehensive knowledge of current issues and the development profession and contemporary issues
• High-quality latest sonographic techniques sonographic
• Competent in independently performing and reporting all General and small parts ultrasound examinations
• Ability to produce quality written reports
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills