The value of a diverse team is its capacity to challenge the norm.
Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated Sonographer who is registered with HCPC, RCT or NMC?
We are seeking qualified, enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated, and patient-focused Sonographers with NHS experience.
Join our passionate, caring, and dedicated Ultrasound team at UHB NHS Foundation Trust (Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham Heartlands, Good Hope, and Solihull Hospitals).
We provide a comprehensive Ultrasound service for a wide range of specialties and GP referrals across our UHB sites.
We provide high-quality care in our 8 Ultrasound rooms with our team of 15+ hardworking Sonographers at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
You will work as an independent reporting practitioner, working autonomously but supported by fellow Sonographers, Consultant Radiologists, and the Ultrasound Leadership team.
We provide a wide variety of examinations including General abdominal, Gynaecological, small parts including Head & Neck and DVT's (Obstetrics and early pregnancy -- Good Hope, Solihull, and Heartlands Hospitals only).
You should be a qualified Sonographer capable and willing to work to the highest standards, at a complex, tertiary hospital. You will be part of a team who support each other and take pride in delivering excellent patient care.
If that sounds like the role for you, we would love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report. Must be prepared to provide practical and theoretical training in medical ultrasound and take responsibility for countersigning reports for Clinicians, Midwives, and Radiographers in training. Must be prepared to continue with professional development to ensure a high standard of ultrasound examinations. Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required. IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system. Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols. To be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the clinical skills required and the operation of all ultrasound scanners demonstrating expertise in clinical practice and highly specialist knowledge. To contribute to the development and implementation of ultrasound protocols, procedures and techniques in conjunction with Radiologists and evidence-based advances in practice. About Us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions, and thrives in their work. Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a post-graduate accredited qualification in medical ultrasound. Must be state registered (HCPC or NMC) when eligible or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT). Experience
Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required. To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner. Highly specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures. An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce. IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system. Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols. Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process. 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. Contract Details
Band 7, Permanent, Full-Time, Flexible Working Job Location
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH
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Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report. Must be prepared to provide practical and theoretical training in medical ultrasound and take responsibility for countersigning reports for Clinicians, Midwives, and Radiographers in training. Must be prepared to continue with professional development to ensure a high standard of ultrasound examinations. Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required. IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system. Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols. To be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the clinical skills required and the operation of all ultrasound scanners demonstrating expertise in clinical practice and highly specialist knowledge. To contribute to the development and implementation of ultrasound protocols, procedures and techniques in conjunction with Radiologists and evidence-based advances in practice. About Us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions, and thrives in their work. Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a post-graduate accredited qualification in medical ultrasound. Must be state registered (HCPC or NMC) when eligible or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT). Experience
Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required. To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner. Highly specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures. An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce. IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system. Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols. Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process. 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. Contract Details
Band 7, Permanent, Full-Time, Flexible Working Job Location
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH
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