Job summary Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trustat Royal Berkshire Hospital is seeking a passionate Band 7Sonographerto bring their expertise to its well established and supportive multi-disciplinary team. Working on a long-term contract, youll thrive on finding strategies to meet a range of patient specific needs and goals, whilst providing exceptional care that supports our mature patients on their journey to greater independence. What sets this role apart is the quality of the team youll be working with and their professional yet relaxed culture and commitment to ongoing professional development. With free onsite parking and Watford town centre with its wide range of amenities within walking distance, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Main duties of the job To predominantly undertake a wide and comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations and be responsible for independent written reports on 95% of these. The range of clinical work will be general abdominal scanning which may include additional specialised areas such as small parts and vascular and Obstetrics and gynaecology scans, beyond that expected for a Senior radiographer grade (Booking Scans and Growth Scans). The post holder will be expected to be autonomous in and develop their clinical practice. The post holder will provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £25.60 an hour Contract Fixed term Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number M0042-24-5212 Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities To predominantly undertake a wide and comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations and be responsible for independent written reports on 95% of these. The range of clinical work will be general abdominal scanning which may include additional specialised areas such as small parts and vascular and Obstetrics and gynaecology scans, beyond that expected for a Senior radiographer grade (Booking Scans and Growth Scans). The post holder will be expected to be autonomous in and develop their clinical practice. The post holder will provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff. Job description Job responsibilities To predominantly undertake a wide and comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations and be responsible for independent written reports on 95% of these. The range of clinical work will be general abdominal scanning which may include additional specialised areas such as small parts and vascular and Obstetrics and gynaecology scans, beyond that expected for a Senior radiographer grade (Booking Scans and Growth Scans). The post holder will be expected to be autonomous in and develop their clinical practice. The post holder will provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff. Person Specification Experience Essential HCPC Registration MSC or equivalent in medical ultrasound CASE registered PgCert in O&G ultrasound Experience on working in NHS OB departments Person Specification Experience Essential HCPC Registration MSC or equivalent in medical ultrasound CASE registered PgCert in O&G ultrasound Experience on working in NHS OB departments 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)