Job summary
Come join the Radiology Department for a great working experience and the opportunity to develop your career in the unique environment of St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 sonographers to join our friendly and well-supported ultrasound team. As our team grows here within the Trust, to accommodate the developing services, we welcome all General and Gynae trained Sonographers who wish to work in one of the most dynamic hospital environments South-West London has to offer.

Main duties of the job
The service requires all sonographers to assist in a wide range of ultrasound examinations including all general, small parts, gynaecology and basic vascular examinations. The majority of your time will be spent at St George's Hospital in Tooting or Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton. However, you will occasionally be required to rotate through our community sites at St John's Therapy centre in Wandsworth and the Nelson Medical Practice in Wimbledon. Site preferences will be considered when rostering to avoid difficult commutes.

This is a cross-site position, working across 4 sites with a total of 18 Ultrasound rooms to enable staff to benefit from the valuable experience and scope of practice that each department has to offer in addition to helping us meet the demand on our service. All departments are equipped with the latest ultrasound machines and software with a mixture of the latest GE, Toshiba, Samsung and Philips Ultrasound scanners.

The service also provides ultrasound imaging to the Ambulatory Care unit which provides sub-acute care via Accident & Emergency. This was the first Ambulatory Care unit in the country to have a dedicated ultrasound room situated within the unit.

About us
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:
A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child and/or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.

Job responsibilities
The post holder must be flexible, adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments and contribute to efficient service delivery through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care. We actively support extended training in the department and currently have radiographers/sonographers completing: Post-graduate Diploma and Master qualifications. Along with advanced practice MSK, MSK interventional and Thyroid FNA training. Furthermore, we actively support paediatric and musculoskeletal training for those who are interested.

We offer flexible working patterns to include long days and weekend working. Part-time hours will also be considered subject to the needs of the service. We also offer 20% HCA.

You will be required to have a Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent qualification (e.g. DMU/ Pg Dip/ MSc); HCPC registration or registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT); and recent NHS experience. Graduate ultrasound experience is desirable for this role, however new graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential

• BSc or DCR in diagnostic radiography with a post graduate qualification in medical ultrasound or equivalent
• HPCP registered or registered with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development with an up to date CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Advanced clinical practice qualification
• MSc Medical ultrasound or equivalent

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness of NHS targets that affect radiology
• Comprehensive knowledge of current issues and the development profession and contemporary issues
• High quality latest sonographic techniques sonographic

Desirable

• Data analysis and statistics knowledge

Skills
Essential

• Competent in independently performing and reporting all General and small parts ultrasound examinations
• Ability to produce quality written reports
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written skills
• Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to manage own workload and to use own initiative
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to give and accept direction
• Common sense and ability to problem solve effectively

Desirable

• Gynae ultrasound skills
• Paediatric ultrasound skills
• MSK ultrasound skills
• Vascular ultrasound skills.
• Advanced IT skills
• Experience teaching/ training

Experience
Essential

• Experience of staff supervision
• Experience in the training and development of other staff including students
• Knowledge of Society of Radiographers professional code of conduct and/or the RCT's code of conduct
• Knowledge of risk assessments
• Experience/ working knowledge of PACS

Desirable

• NHS ultrasound experience
• Experience of clinical audit
• A minimum of 1 year's experience post ultrasound qualification in an acute setting

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Team player - understanding team dynamics
• Commitment to quality
• Good timekeeper
• Professional attitude
• Enthusiasm
• High professional/radiographic standards with attention to detail
• Willingness to embrace new concepts
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Flexible approach to working practice
• Self-motivated

Desirable

• Able to evaluate complex information
• Excellent oral presentation skills

Other
Essential

• Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
• Commitment to participate in OOH and weekend duties if needed
• Good attendance record
• Adaptable
• Able to accept and respond to constructive feedback

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).