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Trosolwg o'r swydd

The Ultrasound Department is staffed by Sonographers, including Advanced Practice Sonographer, non medical Consultant Sonographers and Superintendent Sonographer.Ìý

Sonographers have varying skill sets, such as head and neck ultrasound, fine needle aspirations, biopsies, MSK joint injections, HyCoSy, neonatal head ultrasound and contrast studies.Ìý

We areÌý recruiting qualified Sonographers, who are registered with HCPC or RCT, and have completed a preceptorship pathway to join our hard working and friendly team.Ìý

Candidates considering applying for this post must possess at least aÌý postgraduate diploma, which must include abdominal and gynaecology ultrasound. Obstetric ultrasound is not required.

The candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in performing and reporting ultrasound scans independently within the past year as a minimum. It would be desirable if the candidates can evidence recent experience of working in an NHS Ultrasound or Imaging Department, and ability to perform scans for acute inpatients.

We welcome informal discussions and/or visits. This can be arranged by contacting Jo Dunn, Ultrasound Rota Coordinator, on 01752 432015.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• To provide high quality ultrasound service, performing ultrasound scans as directed.
• To independently report examinations according to the level of reporting authorization agreed with the Consultant Sonographer and Clinical Lead in Ultrasound.
• To be able to independently manage an ultrasound list.
• To collaborate with colleagues in Ultrasound, Imaging and wider Trust where required.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.