Main area: Diagnostic Radiographer Sonographer Grade Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Some weekend working may be required)
Job ref: 193-6953965UCGB78a-SON
Employer: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town: Reading
Salary: £46,148 - £60,504 per annum, pro rata for part time candidates
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/03/2025 23:59
Sonographer with Preceptorship B7 to 8A
Band 7
Royal Berkshire Hospital is pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection, we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We areCompassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, and Excellent in our development, fairness, and sharing best practice.
This opportunity would appeal to those looking to develop their General Ultrasound skills and gain experience across a range of complex cases. We would also welcome applicants with MSK experience.
We offer preceptorship from band 7 to 8A on successful completion of clinical and managerial competencies. Please contact us for additional information.
The successful candidate will have a professional and practical attitude to their work with strong imaging and reporting skills. They will be comfortable working under pressure, ‘multi-tasking’ and liaising with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential with current/recent NHS experience to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
Need to be CASE accredited - qualification essential
Main duties of the job
To be an effective member of the Ultrasound team, providing a high quality, comprehensive and efficient Ultrasound service to patients and referring clinicians; to include the timely issue of diagnostic reports, based on Ultrasound findings.
To undertake all aspects of work in the Ultrasound Department, as appropriate to grade, including the supervision and mentoring of more junior staff.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of west Berkshire.
We employ more than 5,500 staff from 39 different nationalities and deliver care from a network of facilities across sites in Bracknell, Henley-on-Thames, Reading, Thatcham and Windsor.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To independently undertake general ultrasound sessions, providing comprehensive and accurate computerised reports on all examinations.
To undertake a wide variety of diagnostic ultrasound examinations, maintaining high professional standards of technical competence.
To ensure a high quality patient-focused professional service is delivered at all times.
To assess and adapt techniques for each examination to meet the individual needs of the patient.
To analyse the clinical information and determine the most appropriate scanning method and technique.
Person specification
Education
* HCPC registered
* DCR or degree in Radiography
* DMU or Post Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound
* MSC in Ultrasound
* Evidence of involvement in audit PGcert or equivalent in appropriate reporting modality
Experience
* Experience across a wide range of ultrasound examinations
* NHS experience
* 1 year post Ultrasound Diploma experience
Skills
* Sound knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and understanding of complex pathologies
Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke-free environment. A smoke-free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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