Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Sonographer
with both obstetric and non-obstetric expertise to join our dedicated and supportive team. This role offers a varied case mix, so competency across the full range of ultrasound examinations is essential.
The ideal candidate will hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (DMU or PgC/PgDip in Medical Ultrasound), alongside an undergraduate medical or Allied Health degree, with valid HCPC or equivalent professional registration.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills in a collaborative environment where quality care and professional development are valued.
Main duties of the job
* You would be expected to act as an autonomous practitioner whilst maintaining a close working relationship with the Consultant Radiologist and key referring clinicians to develop an innovative and leading edge Ultrasound service.
* You will support the effective planning, development, organisation and delivery of ultrasound training for sonographers and medical staff working collaboratively with the Consultant Radiologists; to provide highly specialist, expert clinical ultrasound knowledge.
* You will provide clinical leadership in ultrasound practice and develop sonographer sub-specialisation in order to facilitate an effective high quality and evidence based service to enhance patient care.
* Working with the Ultrasound Manager and Consultant radiologist to facilitate ultrasound based clinical research/audit and initiate/implement evidence based practice
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Perform all ultrasound procedures to a high professional standard in accordance with the departmental protocols.
* Participate in the Quality Assurance programme in line with IPEM77.
* Undertake training and study, as necessary, to ensure that a high level of personal professional knowledge and expertise is achieved and maintained.
* Actively encourage feedback as part of the departmental quality initiative. Analytical & Judgement skills
* Skills for assessing acute & other patient's conditions, appropriate diagnosis from range of options. Staff development
* Maintain and develop CPD for self.
* Participate in developing the extended role of the radiographer, and research.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc Radiography Degree or equivalent.
* DMU or PgC/PgDip in Medical Ultrasound.
* HCPC Registered
Desirable criteria
* PgD Ultrasound.
* MSc Ultrasound
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experienced Radiographer
* Practical Ultrasound Training
* Experience of undertaking audit.
Desirable criteria
* Experience in training other clinical users / staff.
* Experience in equipment selection and evaluation.
* Experience in delivering benefits relating to change management
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Ability to plan and organize as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Excellent communication skills
* Must be able to exercise professional self-regulation
* Must be able to independently co-ordinate, manage and monitor own work lists.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values –
Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future
, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates' investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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