Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

In this important role you will make a difference by working as part of a highly skilled and motivated team providing a high-quality ultrasound service at the Royal United Hospital and at our community hospitals as required. We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic Sonographer with proven ability to work autonomously. As an experienced and competent practitioner you will understand the need for a caring and compassionate approach along with attention to detail, play a key role in the delivery of the ultrasound service and are able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to service development and CPD.

You will undertake all types of obstetric, gynaecology and general ultrasound examinations & provide independent reports - this includes early pregnancy assessment, and TVS. For the right candidate, & dependent upon service needs, the Trust will consider expanding the role to include the fields of HyCoSy, Paediatric Hips and MSK. You will assess and report on your own specialised workload.

Main duties of the job:

• We have a total of 9 rooms at the RUH and the service is delivered across an additional 3 community sites, so having a valid UK drivers’ licence would be advantageous.
• All rooms are equipped with high quality (Canon, Samsung & GE) machines, dual monitors & PACS.
• You will have the DMU/PgCert/PgDip or equivalent, with experience of working within an ultrasound department.
• Trainees nearing the end of their Ultrasound training will be considered.

To be considered for this role, you must have a Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) accredited Post Graduate Certificate in Obstetric ultrasound or Post Graduate Diploma which includes Obstetrics, Gynaecology & General Medical examinations.

Working for our organisation:

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

For further information about this role please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification:

• BSc in relevant healthcare subject
• CASE accredited or ENIC certificate of equivalency to PGCert/PGDip in medical ultrasound - HCPC or NMC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• DCRR, or BSc Undergraduate Degree in Radiography/Midwifery, or equivalent
• MSc in medical ultrasound

Experience and knowledge:

• Experience in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester scanning including TVS
• Experience performing and reporting of at least one field of ultrasound to include obstetrics
• Experience of autonomous interpretation, reporting and referral on ultrasound examinations
• Knowledge of FASP and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Ultrasound
• Use of CRIS (Radiology Information System)
• 3D ultrasound techniques
• Leadership skills and experience

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.