Job Summary The Great Western Hospital is pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to Reporting Sonographers to join the existing team within the Radiology team to enhance the ongoing development of our service. Are you looking to be a part of a very compassionate and supportive and caring team of Sonographers? Then look no further; we are a supportive and close-knit team who are focused on giving the very best care to patients at all times and we would love to have you on board to join our 'work family' No matter what your favorite field of Ultrasound is, there is always a warm welcome from our family of Sonographers at GWH. At present we carry out over 50,000 ultrasound examinations a year including GMUS, Vascular, EPU and Obstetric exams. The Scanning department is located within Radiology on the Ground floor of the GWH, which includes MRI and CT and Ultrasound with Radiography right next door giving us an excellent team dynamic both amongst the Sonographers and the wider Radiology team. We also have a satellite Ultrasound department for Maternity and Early pregnancy allowing more great teamwork with our Obstetric colleagues. There are currently 10 dedicated and friendly Sonographers in our team and we need more like us, to support our bustling service. We work seamlessly alongside our 10 Radiologists who are both adjuvant and cohesive to our service. For the right newest member of our ' work family ' there is an offer of a Recruitment and retention pro-premium. Main duties of the job Clinical To perform ultrasound scans including highly specialist techniques and care for patients during these examinations, respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality, maintaining a high quality service to patients and clinicians. To independently assess each patient and adapt scanning technique according to the needs of the patient. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinically needed. To write formal reports in a concise and professional manner. To discuss ultrasound findings with other practitioners and clinicians. To manage their own workload and help others when possible. To contribute to the planning, organisation and smooth running of the area in which you are working, liaising with, clinicians and other staff within the trust and GP practices. To maintain departmental stock levels. To adhere to all Trust policies including the Health and Safety Regulations; COSHH Regulations; the Data Protection Act. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (RIS) and be conversant with the picture archive system (PACS). About Us To aid this recruitment challenge an introduction of a recruitment and retention premium (R&R) for these post would enhance the likelihood of a successful recruitment campaign. Recruitment and retention premium will be paid in two instalments: £5,000 in the first month of employment and a further £5,000 on the anniversary of the start date. Should they receive the recruitment premium and leave within the first four years of joining the Trust, there will be a requirement to pay back all or part of the payments depending on time served. For clarity on the repayment values, the day prior to the anniversary of start date will be the end of each year period, with the anniversary itself being the start of the new year period as defined below: 0-1 Year £5,000 instalment payback 1-2 Years - £2,500 instalment payback 2-3 Years - £1000 instalment payback. Job Description Job responsibilities To adhere to safe systems of work with regard to manual handling. To participate in out of hours rota, working unsocial-able hours and weekends. Have regular exposure to body fluids e.g. blood, urine etc and infection risk. Please See The Attached Job Description For Full Information. Person Specification Qualifications Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent for a Health Care related profession Post Graduate diploma in ultrasound or equivalent Registration with the Health Professions Council or equivalent Evidence of continued professional development Proficiency in relevant specialty e.g. Gynae, General Medical and Obstetric scanning Desirable NT competence Experience Essential Current experience in Ultrasound scanning Post-qualification experience of working in the NHS Desirable Proficiency in wide range specialities Skills Essential Developed ultrasound scanning skills Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team or single-handedly Excellent patient care Good communication skills Desirable IT skills Excellent Organisational Skills 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).