Main area: Sonography
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Bank: 12 months (maternity cover)
Hours: Flexible working - 37.5 hours per week (ad hoc hours)
Job ref: 418-AHP0527-MR
Employer: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Bedford Hospital
Town: Bedford
Closing: 15/11/2024 23:59
Bank Sonographer
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking a qualified sonographer with professional registration to join our bank, working ad hoc sessions across both the main and obstetric ultrasound departments.
Main duties of the job
* Organise and co-ordinate the area to which they are rostered, undertaking general and Doppler exams ensuring that work is appropriately prioritised and working according to their professional training.
* Maintain clinical standards according to the departments written protocols and guidelines, ensuring that patient care is paramount in the general ultrasound department and obstetric unit.
* Undertake a wide range of complex ultrasound examinations interpreting and analysing the clinical and non-clinical facts on the request card, following established protocols in a timely and confident manner. This will require an in-depth knowledge of equipment and its capabilities to adapt technique to suit patient condition.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region, you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will organise and co-ordinate the workload in the area that they are assigned to. The post holder will undertake general abdominal and Doppler scans for in-patients and out-patients, and perform Gynae and obstetric scans.
Person specification
Experience
* At least 1 year of experience post-qualification.
* Understanding of IT and radiology systems - CRIS/PACS.
* Proficient communication skills - verbal and written in English.
* Previous NHS experience.
Qualifications
* BSc Radiography or equivalent.
* HCPC registration OR other recognised professional registration.
* Post graduate ultrasound qualification.
* Understanding of NHS FASP.
* NT accreditation.
Personal attributes
* Honesty and openness.
* Respect.
* Inclusivity.
* Adaptable - able to work flexibly.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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