Band 7 Sonographer - Radiology Good Hope Hospital

Join our growing Radiology team and help deliver exceptional patient care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 Sonographer to join our friendly and supportive department.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic imaging service, performing a broad range of ultrasound examinations while contributing to service development and innovation.

Flexible working patterns are available, with service hours operating between 8:00am and 8:00pm. We also offer the option of permanent weekend working for candidates seeking a dedicated weekend role.

If you are passionate about ultrasound and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

*Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report

*Must be prepared to provide practical and theoretical training in medical ultrasound and take responsibility for countersigning reports for Clinicians, Midwives and Radiographers in training

*Must be prepared to continue with professional development to ensure a high standard of ultrasound examinations

*Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required

*IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system

*Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a post graduate accredited qualification in medical ultrasound
• *Must be state registered (HCPC or NMC) when eligible or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)

Experience

Essential

• *Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
• *To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner

*Highly specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures

*An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.

Desirable

• *IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system
• *Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols
• *Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
• *Must be prepared to provide practical and theoretical training in medical ultrasound and take responsibility for countersigning reports for Clinicians, Midwives and Radiographers in training
• *Must be prepared to continue with professional development to ensure a high standard of ultrasound examinations
• *Must be able to work effectively in a potentially high pressured, emotive environment
• *Must be committed to providing a high quality US service
• *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
• *Demonstration of innovation in the healthcare profession.
• *Courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.
• *Positive application of professional code of conduct

About the employer

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.