Sonographer

**Sonographers NEEDED to join the NHS Professionals Bank**

We have flexible bank shifts and long-term placement opportunities available for HCPC registered radiographers at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The role would be within the PAH Ultrasound Department, Division C Women & New-born.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**
- To undertake independently obstetric or obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations according to the unit policies and guidelines to a high standard.
- Have the ability to make clinical judgements and critical decisions of the highest order, using knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Be able to interpret clinician’s requirements, to recognise the urgency of ultrasound requests, prioritise requests and determine the appropriate scanning technique, ensuring that scans are performed in accordance with best practice and research-based evidence.
- To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the woman’s condition and make the appropriate diagnosis. Report scan findings using the recommended IT software.
- Be competent in the use of all the equipment in the Ultrasound department. To use initiative in adapting techniques to optimise image quality and diagnostic yield.
- To contribute to the day-to-day management of the department in the absence of the department lead.

**Must have Qualifications/Experience**:

- BSc. in Radiography or equivalent health professional qualification
- A PGC/PGD in obstetric and/or gynaecology ultrasound is essential
- You must be HCPC registered

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

- Competitive pay rates - work this week, get paid next week
- First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust - access before they are made available to agency
- Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go - access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
- Varied working options to suit your lifestyle - access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
- Training and development opportunities - Keep up with the essentials and more
- Build holiday allowance for every shift you work - your work life balance is important to us
- Stakeholder pension scheme available - a flexible future for you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Sonography: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- HCPC registration (required)

Work Location: In person