This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Sonographer to join our team in a full time or part time role on a permanent basis.
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new Community Diagnostic Centre opened in February 2025. As part of the workforce requirements the Imaging department are recruiting qualified staff to join our team and we need to grow our current Ultrasound team with qualified Sonographers to support this.
The NNUH Ultrasound Department now consists of seven general ultrasound rooms and five obstetric ultrasound rooms and a Vascular Lab. In addition, we provide a general ultrasound service in Cromer and support one‑stop clinic provision within the Trust.
The Imaging Department at the NNUH has recently been re‑accredited with the QSI and is undergoing a significant asset replacement programme.
Main duties of the job
Ultrasound/Radiology is committed to offering the best possible care to our patients and this requires dedication from all our staff and this role will be no exception. We will expect you to share our passion for achieving excellence in the care of our patients.
You will work as part of the broader ultrasound team and will rotate through the department; independently perform and report on Obstetric, Gynae and General Abdominal ultrasound scans. This will include performing unsupervised sessions in off‑site locations and working in the newly developed Community Diagnostic Centre. You will be required to work over 7 days to deliver our service.
This is a busy role with varying demands, so building an effective rapport with patients and colleagues and being ready to take guidance and offer your support will be really important.
* You will be registered on the appropriate part of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register (or equivalent).
* Relevant post‑graduate qualification i.e. Ultrasound PgD/DMU - incorporating Obstetric and Gynae Module (clinical and academic) and Abdomen Module (clinical & academic) or equivalent.
* Hold a relevant first degree or diploma i.e. DCR, BSc Radiography/ Midwifery or equivalent.
Job responsibilities
* To work efficiently and independently within the team of Sonographers to support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service.
* You will independently perform and report on Obstetric, Gynae and General Abdominal ultrasound scans.
* You will be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients. Including discussing the findings of the ultrasound examination with the patient, and interpreting, reporting, recording and referring on as required all within the protocols of the department.
* You will be able to plan your own workload and organise others in the work area.
* Mentoring and supervising the work of newly qualified staff, students and assistants undergoing formal ultrasound training and participate in the training of medical staff as required is expected.
* Work autonomously undertaking different shift patterns at NNUH, and at other locations, as required in the provision of a 7 day ultrasound service.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Post Grad Diploma in medical ultrasound, gynae, obstetrics and abdominal ultrasound
* Registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) - radiographer or other professional body.
* CASE accredited qualification in Obstetric, Gynae & General Medical Ultrasound
Experience
* Some experience within dedicated ultrasound department/facility, as your primary role including as a trainee Sonographer
* Some experience using Ultrasound Machines, including as a trainee Sonographer
* Previous NHS experience in ultrasound
Skills
* Report ultrasound examinations in a range of locations. Correctly interpreting findings, Potential differential diagnosis and appropriate follow up in line with department protocol.
* Excellent communication skills with staff and patients including breaking bad news.
* Supervisory skills, including teaching and mentoring trainee sonographers and other levelled staff and students.
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a yearper annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
Reference number
234-25-E0071
#J-18808-Ljbffr