Band 8a Clinical Specialist Sonographer London

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Specialist Sonographers to join the Imaging Team at the Community Diagnostic Hub at Finchley Memorial Hospital.

Flexible working considered.

Please note that due to the practical nature of this role Skype/teams interviews will not be considered

Main duties of the job

You must be highly competent, willing to embrace modernisation and workforce development and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery. A commitment to clinical teaching, professional development, audit and collaborative projects is required.

You will have a minimum of two years post qualification with at least one clinical specialism to include MSK, Head and neck.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• DCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalent
• PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalent
• Evidence of CPD
• HCPC or relevant professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working at a band 7 level
• Experience of working with clinical leads in specialist areas to develop servicesExperience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience across majority of main areas of US including gynaecology, abdominal, small parts, MSK,

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• 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
• An understanding of local and national guidance relevant to medical ultrasound
• 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
• 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 7 level
• Able to work flexibly based on needs of service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).