Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world-class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world-class teaching and research. We will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers, and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job Overview
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.
Some cross-site rotation through Barnet, Chase Farm, Edgware, and Hadley Wood hospitals may be required depending on service needs.
Main Duties of the Job
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* DCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalent
* PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalent
* Evidence of CPD
* HCPC or relevant professional registration
Experience
Essential Criteria
* 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 the majority of main areas of US including obstetrics/gynaecology, abdominal, small parts, MSK, breast
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential Criteria
* 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 healthcare 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 and good health record
Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
* Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
* Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to Download
* Band 8a JD (PDF, 480.6KB)
* Band 8a PS (PDF, 368.6KB)
* Functional Requirements (PDF, 116.2KB)
* Allied Health Professional - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (PDF, 939.6KB)
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