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Sonographer - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Description

Band 7

Main area

Sonographer

Grade

Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week (Full time 37.5 hours per week / Part time)

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Site

Nottingham City Hospital/QMC/TC

Town

Nottingham

Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

30/07/2023 23:59

Job overview

This role is for a band 7 Sonographer rotating between the City campus, Treatment Centre and QMC campus. A great opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced team and develop new skills in a busy department.

NUH provides both Obstetric and non-Obstetric services across the 3 sites which includes GP (AQP), outpatients, DVT /vascular, and inpatient scanning, and a gynaecological scanning service for the Nottingham Treatment Centre.

There are 3 Ultrasound Clinical Specialists who will support and guide you during your induction period and beyond.

The Ultrasound Department is open between 8am-6pm Monday-Friday with potential additional lists at the weekend.

You will be accountable to the Ultrasound Modality Manager and the Diagnostic Pathway Assistant General Manager for Ultrasound, and as part of this role, you will work with a team of Sonographers', Radiologists and other specialties within NUH to ensure a high quality Ultrasound service to our customers.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

To undertake ultrasound within your area of specialty.

To maintain a high standard of work and to strive for continual improvements in Ultrasound standards and patient care.

To obtain high quality diagnostic images

Triage workflow and patients in the area within which they are working by collaborating with colleagues to maximize departmental efficiency.

To establish and maintain a good working relationship with other members of staff and disciplines.

The Ultrasound service within Radiology, is part of the Clinical Support Division.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a motivated, experienced individual to provide professional and clinical expertise within our Obstetric and Non Obstetric Ultrasound services.

As part of our experienced team, you will need to share clinical knowledge, provide teaching, and mentor and support staff during Ultrasound training.

Working for our organisation

The Ultrasound team are well established, dedicated and professional. They are a diverse group of people with a broad range of skills and experience.

It is a highly paced and intense environment however you will be given the skills and knowledge to manage this effectively.

There will be opportunities to advance both your practice and career prospects.

CPD is actively encouraged and supported.

There is Nursery facilities located on each NUH campus.

Nottingham is a friendly City with excellent leisure facilities, shops and beautiful countryside within easy reach.

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be qualified to perform ultrasound examinations, independently performing and independently providing a diagnostic report on a minimum of 95% of all examinations.

The post holder will be required to work at the sites below:
City Hospital Campus,

Queens Medical Centre Campus

Nottingham Treatment Centre

To perform high quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provide a concise detailed report of the findings in accordance with the departmental protocols and procedures.

To explain procedures to patients in a manner that facilitates their full understanding of the examination and to ensure that informed consent is obtained.

Effectively communicate the scan findings to the patient, having a caring attitude, display empathy and provide support when needed.

Effectively communicate scan findings to clinicians.

Maintain a good standard of self-discipline and follow NUH Values and Behaviours policy.

Assist the Ultrasound Modality manager in the management of the service as requested.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria