Are you an experienced Sonographer looking for your next opportunity within a supportive, innovative and patient-focused team?
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practitioner Sonographer to join our friendly Ultrasound Department at Yeovil Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established service providing a comprehensive range of obstetric, gynaecological and general ultrasound examinations across both acute and community settings.
As an autonomous practitioner, you will undertake and report a wide variety of ultrasound investigations, delivering high-quality diagnostic services that support effective patient care and clinical decision-making.
The position is for 15 - 37.5 hours to be discussed with potential candidates at interview.
- Independently perform and report a broad range of ultrasound examinations including:
- General abdominal ultrasound
- Obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound
- Foetal anomaly scanning
- Nuchal translucency screening (training available if required)
- Neonatal hip ultrasound
- DVT, carotid, testicular and MSK examinations
- Provide expert diagnostic reports and recommendations to clinicians.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care, including in sensitive and complex situations.
- Support and mentor students, junior colleagues and multidisciplinary team members.
- Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
- Participate in weekend and Bank Holiday ultrasound services.
If you're an experienced Sonographer looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and be part of a team committed to delivering outstanding ultrasound services across Somerset.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Please see attached the full job description for the role for further details.
It is essential that the successful candidate has obstetric experience.
Experience
Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills
NHS experience
Previous foetal anomaly, hips and abdominal scanning.
Nuchal scanning
Doppler experience and testicular scanning
Post qualification experience
Additional Criteria
Please see the attached Job Description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Alison Collins
alison.collins2@somersetft.nhs.uk
01823343281
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 7
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
1 Year(s)
Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
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