The closing date is 6th May 2025 Anticipated Interview date(s) 16th April 2025 Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the ultrasound team undertaking a wide range of ultrasound examinations.
The post holder will be expected to work independently and produce diagnostic reports which will provide advice on future patient management to other clinicians, including obstetricians, gynaecologists, midwives, GPs etc.
Experience of Nuchal Translucency scanning would be an advantage, but training can be provided.
To provide general and specialised ultrasound services in the main hospital and at outlying hospitals and clinics thus providing highly skilled patient focused care.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
With colleagues at all levels in the department, including clerical, nursing, ancillary and clinical staff, consultants and SPRs.
With colleagues at all levels on other wards and in other departments.
With colleagues at all levels within outlying hospital where we provide an ultrasound service.
With patients, relatives and carers.
With external health professionals such as GPs, nurses, consultants, midwifes and ambulance staff.
Presentations, seminars and training sessions.
Scan results, appointment times, patient preparation and transport requests are communicated in the form of face to face, telephone, written or electronic transfer.
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.
Job description
Please see the attached Job Description for this Band 7 Sonographer role at Yeovil District Hospital.
Person specification Qualifications Essential
Post Grad Certificate or Diploma in medical ultrasound
Under graduate degree in Radiography, Nursing or Midwifery
CASE accredited qualification in Obstetric ultrasound
CASE accredited qualification in General Medical ultrasound
HCPC or NMC registration
Desirable
Current developments in the NHS and their likely impact on imaging provision
Experience Essential
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 Essential
High degree of empathy, able to communicate unpleasant news sensitively and provide reassurance and counselling having attended an approved course
High level of communication and interpersonal skills
Good patient care skills
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:
Andrea Gane
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 7
Salary £46148.00 to £52809.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-2377
Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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