Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Radiology Team at Hampshire Hospitals!

Are you a passionate and skilled Sonographer looking for an exciting new opportunity? Look no further! We are thrilled to invite you to become a vital part of our innovative radiology team at Hampshire Hospitals.

Why Join Us?

• Diverse and Engaging Work: You'll perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Hip, and Inpatient scans. Please note, Obstetric Ultrasound is managed by a separate department.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our recently opened Community Diagnostic Centre in Andover is just one of the cutting-edge facilities where you'll work.
• Professional Growth: You'll play a key role in training student Sonographers and supporting the development of our services

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications: PgD in Ultrasound or equivalent, HCPC registration or voluntary registration, and the ability to travel between our sites. You will be expected to work across all 4 HHFT sites.
• Experience: A professional and experienced Sonographer committed to excellent patient care and high-quality imaging.
• Enthusiasm: A highly motivated individual ready to join a forward-thinking team of friendly and supportive professionals

Flexible Working Patterns:

• Full-time hours over a 4-day working week, including weekends.
• Part-time hours considered.

Main duties of the job
We undertake a variety of examinations for ED, inpatients, outpatients and GP patients including urology, baby hips, MSK, vascular, gynae and soft tissue. We also offer ultrasound access for ambulatory services such as Stroke and Same Day Urgent Care.

As a member of our busy and dynamic department you would be encouraged to be involved in performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Neonatal Hip ultrasound examinations and Inpatients, please note that this post does not include Obstetric Ultrasound as this is run by a separate Department. We recently opened a community diagnostic centre at Andover and as part of the role, you will be expected to participate in student Sonographer training and support the service as it develops.

Locations We Offer Our Services:

• Royal Hampshire County Hospital
• Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
• Andover Community Diagnostic Centre
• Alton Community Hospital

About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our four sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Alton Community Hospital and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU), a Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) in Diagnostic Ultrasound from an CASE accredited course in the United Kingdom or equivalent from a associated country e.g. AIU diploma

Desirable

• Additional post graduate qualification e.g. MSc

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate extensive clinical knowledge of ultrasound scanning techniques and appropriate technology in multiple areas
• Demonstrate experience in an acute clinical setting such as the NHS or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous experience in research projects/publications

Skills
Essential

• Ability to plan and organise a number of complex activities as part of an MDT.

Desirable

• Experience of audit.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Hampshire Hospitals NHS, Basingstoke/Winchester/Alton/Andover, RG24 1NA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Manager, Naomi Morcumb, naomi.morcumb@hhft.nhs.uk, 07392314817