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Job summary

Main area
Ultrasound
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
  • Annualised hours
37.5 hours per week (Hours variable between 0800-2000 and some weekends.)
Job ref
249-6948872
Employer
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Great Western Hospital
Town
Swindon
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

Employer heading

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Reporting Sonographer - R&R Premium of £10,000

Band 7

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.Ìý

Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.

We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Job overview

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?Ìý

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 toÌý join our 'work family'

No matter what your favorite field of Ultrasound is, there is always a warm welcome fromÌý 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.

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Main duties of the job

Clinical

1. 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.

2. To independently assess each patient and adapt scanning technique according to the needs of the patient.

3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinically needed.

4. To write formal reports in a concise and professional manner.

5. To discuss ultrasound findings with other practitioners and clinicians.

6. To manage their own workload and help others when possible.

7. 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.

8. To maintain departmental stock levels.

9. To adhere to all Trust policies including the Health and Safety Regulations; COSHH Regulations; the Data Protection Act.

10. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (RIS) and be conversant with the picture archive system (PACS).

Working for our organisation

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.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

11. To adhere to safe systems of work with regard to manual handling.

12. To participate in out of hours rota, working unsocial-able hours and weekends.

13. Have regular exposure to body fluids e.g. blood, urine etc and infection risk.

Please see the attached job description for full information.Ìý

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • NT competence

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Current experience in Ultrasound scanning
  • Post-qualification experience of working in the NHS
Desirable criteria
  • Proficiency in wide range specialities

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Developed ultrasound scanning skills
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team or single-handedly
  • Excellent patient care
  • Good communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • IT skills
  • Excellent Organisational Skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran Awarehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelines

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

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Laura Laver
Job title
Lead Sonographer (Interim)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01793 605061