Job summary
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two fixed term sonographers for up to 37.5 hours per week to cover for maternity leave until 14/09/25 (Band 8a clinical specialist sonographers). The expectation is that applicants will already have achieved a level of advanced practice and are experienced in obstetric and general medical ultrasound.
As a sonographer at the trust, you will be involved with the delivery of Ultrasound services covering the main ultrasound departments, Antenatal Clinic, Fetal Medicine Unit, Acute Gynae and Early Pregnancy Unit. You must be clinically highly competent and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery. A Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in ultrasound (PgDip) or DMU qualification is essential for this role.
If you are a Sonographer seeking a flexible role, then we would love to hear from you. Some Cross site rotation through Barnet, Chase Farm, Edgware and Hadley Wood hospitals may be required depending on service needs.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* DCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalent
* PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalent
* Evidence of CPD
* HCPC or relevant professional registration
Experience
* Significant experience of working at a band 8a level
* Experience of working with clinical leads in specialist areas to develop services
* Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience across majority of main areas of US including obstetrics/gynaecology, abdominal, small parts, MSK, breast
Skills and aptitudes
* Demonstrates the ability to lead and work as part of a team
* Ability to teach and mentor students
* Track record of audit and presentation of audit findings within a team
* Patient and safety focused
* Ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including Consultants, Sonographers, Midwives, GPs, Nurses and other Health care workers when discussing patient management
* Possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of highly sensitive and at times distressing information to the patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner
* An understanding of local and national guidance relevant to medical ultrasound
* Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
* Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team
* Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
* Skills of working and reporting on PACS/RIS and Viewpoint systems
* Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
* Able to analyse statistics accurately and objectively
* An understanding of the National and local policies and guidelines in relation to medical ultrasound
* Ability to deliver against agreed performance targets
* Significant experience in US at band 8 level
* Knowledge and experience with clinical governance
* Able to work flexibly based on needs of service
* Assertiveness, influencing and negotiation skills
* Reliable work record, Good health record
Royal Free Values World Class
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital/Chase Farm Hospital
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
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