Student Sonographer Swindon

Join Our Friendly and Supportive Ultrasound Team at Great Western Hospital. We are looking for kind, caring, and enthusiastic student sonographers to join our welcoming Ultrasound Department. If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

An exciting training opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic professional who wishes to train in medical ultrasound. Candidates must be prepared to undertake study to Post Graduate Diploma level in Medical Ultrasound at a designated University. The successful candidate will be sponsored and supported to complete this study by the directorate (including release from clinical duties to attend the University).

Selection for this post will include:

• an interview process where candidates will be expected to demonstrate a basic knowledge of medical ultrasound to include assessment of anatomy knowledge
• trial hands-on session to assess hand-eye coordination
• Short 10min PowerPoint presentation

Whether you are looking for your next career step or a team where you can truly feel at home, we would be delighted to welcome you to Great Western Hospital. Come and join a team where kindness, collaboration, and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do. The interviews will be held face-to-face as you'll be expected to carry out a practical assessment.

Main duties of the job

Our department is made up of 14 sonographers who work closely together, creating a friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is valued and supported. We are proud of the strong relationships we have with our radiologists, nurses, clinical support workers, midwives, and wider allied health professional colleagues. Together, we strive to provide the very best care and experience for our patients.

• To train to carry out ultrasound scans, engaging in both academic and clinical training as directed.
• To produce clinical reports on scans performed, under direct supervision of a Sonographer.
• To maintain the highest quality of patient communication, care and imaging.
• To contribute to the planning, organisation and smooth running of the area in which you are working, liaising with colleagues, clinicians and other staff within the trust.
• Commitment for a minimum of 12 months of service within the department post qualification.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, and a budget of 1.6 billion, the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job responsibilities

• To actively engage in all training required; both clinical and academic.
• To learn 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.
• To independently assess each patient and adapt scanning technique according to the needs of the patient.
• To produce clinical reports under supervision.
• To discuss ultrasound findings with other practitioners and clinicians under supervision of a qualified Sonographer.
• To manage their own workload and help others when possible.
• To maintain departmental stock levels.
• To adhere to all Trust policies including the Health and Safety Regulations; COSHH Regulations; the Data Protection Act.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent for a Health Care related profession.
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Evidence of time spent observing in ultrasound.

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Post-qualification experience working in health care.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent patient care and good communication skills.
• Advanced IT skills.
• Self-motivated and committed to learning.

Desirable

• Post-qualification experience working in the NHS.
• Evidence of leadership.

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.