Sonographer

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 7 Sonographer with UK experience and HCPC/NMC or RCT registration to join our friendly and forward-looking team.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about their work, committed to achieving excellence, and providing the best patient care. You will be part of a great team of diverse professionals that are equally passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience in line with our Trust Objectives.

Main duties of the job

• Be responsible for scanning patients and producing independent reports of these scans in line with departmental guidelines;
• Take an active role in teaching and practical training of student Sonographers, specialist registrars, and others in training;
• Participate in the management of the ultrasound department and in the audit and clinical governance programs;
• Communicate with patients, their relatives, and others about the purpose of the examinations and the scan results (in line with departmental guidelines).
• Develop your own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others, identifying any training needs to the Lead Sonographer;
• Plan and prioritise your own workload and that of the section to ensure the efficient flow of work, keeping waiting times to a minimum and maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

Benefits

• Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year inc HCAA - Recruitment and Retention pay of £5,000
• Agenda for Change pay scheme
• Band 7
• Permanent contract
• Full-time working pattern