Sonographer in Oxford

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Sonographer to join our busy, dynamic, and friendly Ultrasound team. You should be registered with the HCPC, NMC or RCT and hold a UK CASE Accredited Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound. NHS experience is beneficial.

We are committed to the continuous improvement of our services and the training and development of our staff. Our team benefits from:

• An established preceptorship programme for newly qualified Sonographers
• A structured induction programme for all new staff
• Support for continuous professional development, including MSc pathways
• Opportunities to extend scope of practice (e.g. MSK, Paediatrics)

The Postholder Will:

• Work autonomously within agreed protocols to perform a range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provide independent diagnostic reports.
• Provide training and education to all members of the team.
• Participate in any future 7-day service, working across all OUH sites as required.

Main duties of the job:

• Undertake and report on a wide range of ultrasound examinations on a rotational basis, including Gynaecology, Abdominal, “Lumps and bumps”, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) ultrasound.
• Deliver a high-quality, efficient, and effective ultrasound service.
• Work independently within your scope of practice, performing scans to a high diagnostic standard, prioritising workload, and producing comprehensive, accurate reports.
• Communicate results to clinicians and/or patients via agreed methods and be accountable for your professional actions.
• Support training and supervision of staff and students within the Ultrasound Unit, contributing to their development and learning.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles. Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/BSc in Radiography or Health related Science
• Post Graduate Diploma/ Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or DMU
• HCPC, NMC or RCT Registration

• Experience in non-obstetric abdominal ultrasound, gynaecological ultrasound including endovaginal scanning, and some small parts ultrasound.
• Confidence and ability to issue own reports on examinations
• Evidence of professional development

• Ability to work as a team, and independently
• Ability to organise workload
• Ability to self-manage
• Adaptable/flexible
• High technical standards
• High patient care standards
• Good working knowledge of a range of ultrasound equipment

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to get on with all grades of staff