Job summary An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, hard-working and progressive Ultrasound team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. The ultrasound department scans approximately 40,000 patients per year in a variety of clinical settings, working alongside Consultant Radiologists and supporting Radiology and Obstetric Registrar Ultrasound training together with an on-going Trainee Sonographer programme. We are looking for a self-motivated and well organised Sonographer with proven ability to work autonomously. As an experienced and competent Sonographer, you will understand the need for a caring and compassionate approach along with attention to detail. You will be expected to play a key role in the delivery of a quality ultrasound service over a 7 day working week. As a minimum, you will undertake obstetric, gynaecological and abdominal ultrasound examinations providing independent reports - this includes early pregnancy assessment, anomaly and fetal growth obstetric scans in accordance with FASP guidelines, gynaecological emergency, acute surgical admissions and one-stop clinics for haematuria. Specialist interest in MSK, small parts or neck sonography would be desirable but is not essential. Main duties of the job The ultrasound department has 5 dedicated clinical rooms and provides Sonographer support to other clinics at the Royal Cornwall Hospital site. The service is also delivered across 6 community sites. All Sonographers are expected to rotate through some or all of these sites, The ability to travel independently between sites and have unrestricted access to a motor vehicle insured for business purposes. We have a Managed Equipment Service with Canon, the main rooms at RCHT being equipped with Canon Aplio 550's with Aplio 450's at the community sites. Imaging archiving is supported by the Insignia PACS system. This is a part time post working 225 hours per week, which will encompass some flexible working at weekends and evenings. You will have the DMU / PgCert / PgDip or equivalent. Consideration will be given to Sonographers from any professional background. Due to current training commitments we are not able to consider applicants with qualifications which are not CASE-accredited. About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 156-6901428 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post graduate qualification in medical ultrasound to Pg Dip level or PgCert in obstetrics/gynaecology HPC/Governing Body Registration Current NHS experience Desirable MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (or working towards) DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography Experience Essential Proven competency in performing Ultrasound scans [abdominal,gynae and obstetrics] Desirable Extensive clinical and technical knowledge Specialist skills eg.small parts, MSK or neck Experience in using PACS, RIS and voice recognition software, windows applications Skills Essential Independent reporting skills Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team Ability to prioritise own workload Ability to manage/prioritise under pressure Good analytical and problem solving skills Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries. Current UK drivers Licence Desirable Staff management and leadership Teaching and presentation skills Ability to develop protocols for use in the ultrasound service Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post graduate qualification in medical ultrasound to Pg Dip level or PgCert in obstetrics/gynaecology HPC/Governing Body Registration Current NHS experience Desirable MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (or working towards) DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography Experience Essential Proven competency in performing Ultrasound scans [abdominal,gynae and obstetrics] Desirable Extensive clinical and technical knowledge Specialist skills eg.small parts, MSK or neck Experience in using PACS, RIS and voice recognition software, windows applications Skills Essential Independent reporting skills Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team Ability to prioritise own workload Ability to manage/prioritise under pressure Good analytical and problem solving skills Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries. Current UK drivers Licence Desirable Staff management and leadership Teaching and presentation skills Ability to develop protocols for use in the ultrasound service 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)