Job summary SONOGRAPHER £7,500 RRP Exciting Opportunity for Skilled Sonographers to Join an Outstanding Healthcare Team We welcome sonographers of all skill levels, offering competitive Band 7 - 8a pay scales Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP), based on qualifications, skill mix, and years of experience. This role includes a RRP, effective from October 1, 2024, subject to terms and conditions and annual review. When you join us, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team that leverages the latest in ultrasound technology and clinical practices. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, inclusive culture and our commitment to patient-centered care. Main duties of the job In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals, collaborating to deliver exceptional patient care. We value proactive and flexible individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, working across our various sites, including Kingston Hospital, Teddington Memorial Hospital, Raynes Park Health Centre, and Surbiton Health Centre. Our department offers a wide range of examinations, including abdominal, gynae, MSK, vascular, paediatric, small parts, and obstetrics, allowing you to expand your expertise and grow professionally. To be eligible for a Band 8a role, you must be an advanced clinical practitioner with more than three years of post-qualification independent scanning experience, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy and clinical decision-making responsibility. Additionally, you should possess the ability to manage a complex caseload and perform an variety of scans with exceptional proficiency. Managerial or leadership experience is ideal for this role. About us The Trust has defined its culture as one that is patient centred and which puts safety first and where all staff members take responsibility, are valued and value each other. To support this, our five values are that we are all: Caring - we design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants. Safe - we make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern (safety comes first). Responsible - all staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation. Inspiring - we always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients. And that we: Value each other - we all value each other's contribution. Our training, policies, procedures, and practices are all intended to support behaviours in line with our values and all staff are expected to uphold these by 'Living Our Values Everyday'. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,178 to £62,785 a year pa. pro-rata incl of HCAS (15%) Outer £7,500 RRP Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 396-NN-6368028-AHP-Z-C Job locations Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Galsworthy Rd Kingston upon Thames KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification Previous applicants need not apply. Proposed Interview dates: Wednesday 20th November Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification Previous applicants need not apply. Proposed Interview dates: Wednesday 20th November Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent Post graduate specialist diploma in medical ultrasound Desirable HCPC or other appropriate professional registration Experience Essential Post-graduate experience Desirable CPD/Audit/QA experience Ultrasound training or mentoring experience 3 years post-graduate experience Knowledge Essential Sound knowledge of clinical ultrasound Desirable Advanced ultrasound skill mix Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good time management and prioritisation skills Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent Post graduate specialist diploma in medical ultrasound Desirable HCPC or other appropriate professional registration Experience Essential Post-graduate experience Desirable CPD/Audit/QA experience Ultrasound training or mentoring experience 3 years post-graduate experience Knowledge Essential Sound knowledge of clinical ultrasound Desirable Advanced ultrasound skill mix Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good time management and prioritisation skills 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 Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Galsworthy Rd Kingston upon Thames KT2 7QB Employer's website https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)