Main area: Sonographer Grade Band 7
Contract: 14 months (14 months fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref: 271-CCS-6927509
Employer: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Town: London
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981
Additional recruitment and retention allowance
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/02/2025 23:59
Sonographer
Band 7
Job overview
Are you an experienced and motivated Sonographer who would like to join our vibrant and dynamic team to develop your paediatric ultrasound scanning skills? Here at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, we have referrals to our ultrasound department from almost all the specialities seen here in our hospital. Most of the referrals come from our urology, nephrology and oncology departments. This varied, complex and interesting case mix facilitates learning every day. Serving a split site 5 scanner rooms paediatric ultrasound service, we are supported in our work with distraction aids and have access to play specialists to assist in the successful scanning of patients with complex needs. Our supportive and innovative department provides an excellent diagnostic service to patients, parents and families. You will be part of a team of committed sonographers and ancillary staff and should have exceptional imaging, reporting, communication and interpersonal skills. The salary includes a 15% recruitment and retention premium, acknowledging the challenges associated with the current national shortage of sonographers. This is a 14 months fixed term mat leave cover with a start date of 30/6/25. Main duties of the job
To carry out highly specialist clinical ultrasound imaging duties in a paediatric tertiary referral centre. To interpret and provide specialist clinical diagnostic judgement on the ultrasound findings with a thorough understanding of the complex specialist clinical indications. To ensure the provision of a professional, high quality, effective, flexible and efficient Imaging Service that is responsive to the needs of the patient. Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Our Always values Diploma Medical Ultrasound or Post Graduate Diploma Ultrasound State Registration DCR/BSc in Radiography Experience/Knowledge and awareness of:
Clinical Governance Quality assurance Data Protection Act Experience of quality assurance, research and audit. Experience of Paediatric Imaging Minimum of 2 years general abdominal ultrasound experience Working knowledge of PACS and RIS systems Vascular ultrasound experience Skills/Abilities
Ability to work under pressure Ability to work on own initiative Have an understanding of the needs of the child Ability to empathise with the children and their parents Excellent Interpersonal Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Interest in working with children Interest in Teaching and Audit Dexterity and sensory skills A flexible outlook to the working day Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview. The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Band 7
Job overview
Are you an experienced and motivated Sonographer who would like to join our vibrant and dynamic team to develop your paediatric ultrasound scanning skills? Here at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, we have referrals to our ultrasound department from almost all the specialities seen here in our hospital. Most of the referrals come from our urology, nephrology and oncology departments. This varied, complex and interesting case mix facilitates learning every day. Serving a split site 5 scanner rooms paediatric ultrasound service, we are supported in our work with distraction aids and have access to play specialists to assist in the successful scanning of patients with complex needs. Our supportive and innovative department provides an excellent diagnostic service to patients, parents and families. You will be part of a team of committed sonographers and ancillary staff and should have exceptional imaging, reporting, communication and interpersonal skills. The salary includes a 15% recruitment and retention premium, acknowledging the challenges associated with the current national shortage of sonographers. This is a 14 months fixed term mat leave cover with a start date of 30/6/25. Main duties of the job
To carry out highly specialist clinical ultrasound imaging duties in a paediatric tertiary referral centre. To interpret and provide specialist clinical diagnostic judgement on the ultrasound findings with a thorough understanding of the complex specialist clinical indications. To ensure the provision of a professional, high quality, effective, flexible and efficient Imaging Service that is responsive to the needs of the patient. Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Our Always values Diploma Medical Ultrasound or Post Graduate Diploma Ultrasound State Registration DCR/BSc in Radiography Experience/Knowledge and awareness of:
Clinical Governance Quality assurance Data Protection Act Experience of quality assurance, research and audit. Experience of Paediatric Imaging Minimum of 2 years general abdominal ultrasound experience Working knowledge of PACS and RIS systems Vascular ultrasound experience Skills/Abilities
Ability to work under pressure Ability to work on own initiative Have an understanding of the needs of the child Ability to empathise with the children and their parents Excellent Interpersonal Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Interest in working with children Interest in Teaching and Audit Dexterity and sensory skills A flexible outlook to the working day Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview. The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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