We are seeking a qualified sonographer with professional registration to join our bank, working ad hoc sessions across both the main and obstetric ultrasound departments.

Main duties of the job

To organise and co-ordinate the area to which they are rostered, undertaking general and Doppler exams ensuring that work is appropriately prioritised and working according to their professional training.

To maintain clinical standards according to the departments written protocols and guidelines, ensuring that patient care is paramount in the general ultrasound department and obstetric unit.

On a daily basis to undertake a wide range of complex ultrasound examinations interpreting and analysing the clinical and non-clinical facts on the request card, following established protocols in a timely and confident manner. This will require an in depth knowledge of equipment and its capabilities to be able to adapt technique to suit patient condition.

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About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will organise and co-ordinate the workload in the area that they are assigned to. The post holder will undertake general abdominal and Doppler scan for in-patients and out-patients. Perform Gynae and obstetric scans.

The post holder will organise and co-ordinate the workload in the area that they are assigned to and undertake general abdominal and Doppler scan for in-patients and out-patient.

The successful new starter will be performing Gynaecological and Obstetric scans as outlined in Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).

To organise and co-ordinate the area to which they are rostered, undertaking general and Doppler exams ensuring that work is appropriately prioritised and working according to their professional training.

To maintain clinical standards according to the departments written protocols and guidelines, ensuring that patient care is paramount in the general ultrasound department and obstetric unit.

On a daily basis to undertake a wide range of complex ultrasound examinations interpreting and analysing the clinical and non-clinical facts on the request card, following established protocols in a timely and confident manner. This will require an in depth knowledge of equipment and its capabilities to be able to adapt technique to suit patient condition.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• at least 1 years experience post qualification
• Understanding of IT and radiology systems - CRIS/PACS
• Proficient communication skills - verbal and written in English language.

Desirable

• previous NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registration OR other recognised professional registration
• Post graduate ultrasound qualification

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Understanding of NHS FASP
• NT accreditation

Personal attributes

Essential

• Team work
• Honesty and openess
• Respect
• Inclusivity
• Valuing people
• Excellence

Desirable

• Adaptable - able to work flexibly

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

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418-AHP0527-MR