Band 7 Sonographer - Radiology Good Hope Hospital
Requirements
Must be educated to degree level with a postgraduate accredited qualification in medical ultrasound and state registration (HCPC, NMC, or RCT). Requires specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures and the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.
Job Description
Join our growing Radiology team and help deliver exceptional patient care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 Sonographer to join our friendly and supportive department.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic imaging service, performing a broad range of ultrasound examinations while contributing to service development and innovation.
Flexible working patterns are available, with service hours operating between 8:00am and 8:00pm. We also offer the option of permanent weekend working for candidates seeking a dedicated weekend role.
If you are passionate about ultrasound and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
- 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
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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)
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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 be able to work effectively in a potentially high pressured, emotive environment
- Must be committed to providing a high quality US service
- 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.
- Demonstration of innovation in the healthcare profession.
- Courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.
- Positive application of professional code of conduct
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Louise Oakley
Louise.Oakley@uhb.nhs.uk
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49387.00 to £56515.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-9017710
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Attachments
Job Description
Band 7 JD PS.pdf – 543KB Opens in a new window
Education
Skills
About University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Chest Clinic. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. We see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe. We are a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis. We also have expertise in premature baby care, bone marrow transplants and thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. We provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK. We are world-renowned for our trauma care and have developed pioneering surgical techniques in the management of ballistic and blast injuries, including bespoke surgical solutions for previously unseen injuries. As a result of its clinical expertise in treating trauma patients and military casualties, the QEHB has been designated both a Level 1 Trauma Centre and host of the UK’s only £20m National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (SRMRC). We have over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and aims to achieve positive change for LGBTQ+ people by creating an inclusive, inspiring and equal environment for both staff and service users.
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