Job summary
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 of the job

• 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

About us
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 responsibilities

• Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

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)

Experience
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.

Desirable

• 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

Additional Criteria
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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).