Job Overview We have an opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated Sonographers to come and join us. We are a vibrant, friendly, supportive team providing a wide range of ultrasound examinations. We are looking for candidates with experience in one or more of these areas; obstetrics, gynaecology, general and MSK ultrasound. At Wexham we value the importance of facing the future and so we make sure that all our staff have the opportunity to advance their practice and the sonography profession. We offer a structured induction programme, during which you will be able to consolidate core skills under mentor guidance, become familiar with our protocols and visit our different sites. Our Sonographers are committed to providing excellent care, while learning new skills. Opportunities exist for on-going development in areas that might interest you such as MSK, intervention or paediatrics. We will support you with study leave and learning opportunities. If management or teaching are your thing, we can help you develop your skills in those areas too. We nurture ambition and so all our opportunities are open to anyone who applies for them - from a brand newly qualified sonographer to an experienced one who is considering a change. Part time or flexible working considered. Main duties of the job To work as a clinical sonographer delivering of a high quality ultrasound service. To be an effective member of the Department of Radiology providing a high standard of imaging and patient care. Managing your own lists, performing and reporting a range of ultrasound examinations, participating in audit and supporting trainee sonographers. Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area. We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities DIMENSIONS OF JOB: Based at Wexham Park Hospital with cross-site working at Heatherwood, St Mark’s and King Edward VII Hospitals. To work as a clinical sonographer delivering a high quality ultrasound service. Job Summary Perform a range of obstetric and or non-obstetric ultrasound examinations Produce high quality ultrasound reports under the delegation of the lead radiologist for Ultrasound and in accordance with accepted practice and protocols within the Obstetrics Department Overall responsible for contributing to providing a high quality and efficient ultrasound service Maintains the high standards of the department by contributing to individual and team objectives. To be an effective member of the Department of Radiology providing a high standard of imaging and patient care To supervise students working within the department Purpose Of Job Undertake duties as a Specialist Sonographer. Perform a range of ultrasound examinations. Produce high quality ultrasound reports in accordance with accepted practice and protocols within the Radiology Department Overall responsible for contributing to providing a high quality and efficient ultrasound service Ensure the quality of work is audited at all stages Maintains the high standards of the department by contributing to individual and team objectives. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Service Delivery and Quality Maintain good communication and relationships with stakeholders including patients and other users of the service Able to communicate results and findings to patients and relatives Provide relevant information to ensure that verbal consent is gained from patients or carers before undertaking any ultrasound procedure Undertake audit to ensure that all aspects of the service – clinical and non-clinical is of a high standard and meets with the quality agenda Personnel & Training Responsible for maintaining CPD and own level of competence Supervises trainee Sonographers, Consultants and SPR’s in O&G, and support delivery of the training programme and assessment Responsible for the induction of new staff Supervise and train student radiographers Supervise and train trainee specialist radiographers - ultrasound Investors in People To brief staff on a regular basis about the Trust’s objectives, plans and business developments To set objectives and identify training needs for staff and ensure that they are appraised at least once annually To induct new staff effectively ensuring all relevant training is undertaken corporately and locally To discuss expected outcomes of training and development activity with staff prior to training and afterwards review whether expected outcomes were achieved Equality and Diversity To comply with and maintain awareness of the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy To undertake an equality update every three years To ensure equality analyses of strategies and policies are undertaken every three years Health & Safety To take reasonable care of your health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work activities. To work in accordance with the Trust’s health and safety policy and other relevant policies and guidance. To attend all relevant mandatory health and safety training and annual update training, (including that for manual handling and fire). To follow high standards of infection control practice relevant to your work which includes hand cleansing and aseptic techniques for clinical staff and attend mandatory training and annual update training as necessary. To ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to provide a safe place of work, including arrangements for undertaking departmental risk assessments, and developing action plans to resolve any significant hazards found. To ensure that all staff (including bank and part time staff ) working in your area receive all necessary health and safety (including fire and manual handling) information and are appropriately inducted and trained to enable them to undertake their duties in line with Trust policies and procedures. If you are responsible for anyone undertaking a job of work on Trust premises who is not a member of staff (eg a contractor) you must ensure that they receive all necessary health and safety information to allow them to work safely, which will include details of the Trust’s fire alarm procedure. Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Employees who come into contact with vulnerable adults or children and their parents during the course of their normal duties need to be aware of their responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Data Protection Act 1998 & Confidentiality, Freedom of Information Act 2000 You are required to comply with and maintain your awareness of the Trust’s Policies and procedures relating to the Data Protection Act and Confidentiality and Freedom of Information Act 2000. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria PgC Medical Ultrasound CASE accredted Non CASE accredted Ultrasound qualification Desirable criteria MSc Ultrasound PgD Medical Ultrasound CASE accredted COMPETENCIES Essential criteria Ability to plan and organize as part of a multidisciplinary team Must be able to exercise professional self-regulation Share complex information with staff and patients in a sensitive manner. Team Player – understanding team dynamics. SPECIALIST Essential criteria Experienced Sonographer Practical Ultrasound Training Experience of undertaking audit NHS Experience Desirable criteria Experience in training other clinical users / staff Experience in equipment selection and evaluation Experience in delivering benefits relating to change management 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. Apply online now