Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the sonographer team at Yeovil District Hospital. The role is to support the busy department with general and obstetric ultrasound imaging.

Main duties of the job
To work as part of the ultrasound team undertaking a wide range of ultrasound examinations. The post holder will be expected to work independently and produce diagnostic reports which will provide advice on future patient management to other clinicians, including obstetricians, gynaecologists, midwives, GPs etc.

Experience of Nuchal Translucency scanning would be an advantage, but training can be provided.

To provide general and specialised ultrasound services in the main hospital and at outlying hospitals and clinics thus providing highly skilled patient focused care.

Any other reasonable task as directed by line manager commensurate with grade.

About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description for the role for further details.It is essential that the successful candidate has obstetric experience.

Qualifications
Essential

• Post Grad Certificate or Diploma in medical ultrasound
• Under graduate degree in Radiography, Nursing or Midwifery
• CASE accredited qualification in Obstetric ultrasound
• CASE accredited qualification in General Medical ultrasound
• HCPC or NMC registration

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills
• NHS experience
• Previous foetal anomaly, hips and abdominal scanning.
• Nuchal scanning
• Doppler experience and testicular scanning
• Post qualification experience

Desirable

• Current developments in the NHS and their likely impact on imaging provision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

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

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.