Sonographer

OverviewSalary – Band 7 inc. HCAS and £5,000 short term RRP (pro-rata reviewed annually).Contract: Band 7 (7 days 12-hour contract)Location: Based at the RLH with cross site rotation to St Bartholomew’s and Mile End HospitalRoleAn exciting opportunity for highly motivated and adaptive Sonographers to join our friendly and well-supported ultrasound team. The posts are based at the Royal London Hospital with cross site rotation to St Bartholomew’s and Mile end hospitals. We welcome applications from Sonographers with multiple skillsets with experience to scan General, MSK, Small parts, DVT, Gynaecology and Obstetrics ultrasound. Obstetrics ultrasound experience is essential for this post. All successful candidates will be supported by a preceptorship program based on their level of experience and skills. Candidates must hold either a Pg Cert / Dip / MSc or DMU qualification in Medical Ultrasound and professional registration with a statutory regulated body (such as the HCPC) or the Register for Clinical Technologists.ResponsibilitiesSuccessful candidates will provide a 7-day service with 12-hour days, working 8am - 8pm shift pattern over 7 days planned on a rolling rota to meet service demand. Novel ways of working and role expansion to develop enhanced and advanced clinical pathways are both supported and encouraged.The post-holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with those involved to ensure that appropriate imaging, reporting and management of the patient is provided when and where necessary. They will maintain a high professional and technical standard of ultrasound imaging with cross site rotation covering The Royal London Hospital, St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Mile End Hospital.Our Sonographers undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice, adhering to Ultrasound guidelines such as those published by BMUS, RCOG, RCR and NICE. The post-holder will work within departmental protocols as a practitioner in the delivery of all ultrasound imaging, reporting and management of the patient. The post-holder will also liaise with key Lead Nurses, Obstetricians and Gynecologists in the Women’s Health Division, as well as the Radiologists in the General Ultrasound Department. In the absence of a Lead Sonographer, the post-holder will oversee the day-to-day workload to ensure staff and resources are allocated to the area and managed effectively. The post holder will promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals together with outside agencies regarding patient care and progress.About the Trust and ValuesBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.How to apply or informal contactFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Durai SmartJob title: Lead Sonographer CDC&Networked ultrasound serviceEmail address: durai.smart2@nhs.net #J-18808-Ljbffr