Band 7 Sonographer

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

• To have evidenced experience within ultrasound imaging areas
• Computer Literacy
• Manual Handling Skills- of patients and equipment, Experience in a wide range of ultrasound examinations
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Independent reporting skills
• Evidence of active CPD
• Understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post
Desirable
• Experience of developing working relationships
• Experience of clinical audit and research
• Knowledge of service improvement
Qualifications Essential
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
• HCPC registration or other relevant regulatory body
Desirable
• Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
• Masters in Medical Ultrasound
Person Specification Experience Essential
• To have evidenced experience within ultrasound imaging areas
• Computer Literacy
• Manual Handling Skills- of patients and equipment, Experience in a wide range of ultrasound examinations
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Independent reporting skills
• Evidence of active CPD
• Understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post
Desirable
• Experience of developing working relationships
• Experience of clinical audit and research
• Knowledge of service improvement
Qualifications Essential
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
• HCPC registration or other relevant regulatory body
Desirable
• Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
• Masters in Medical Ultrasound
  
  An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Band 7 Sonographer to work within the fantastic ultrasound team where a variety of work is undertaken. We provide ultrasound scans in the following areas: general, vascular, musculoskeletal, interventional and paediatrics.
There will be an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley. The successful candidate will join the ultrasound rota for STHFT and work across all ultrasound service sites, including CDC sites. Successful candidates will be an employee of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and managed as per the governance arrangements currently in place for Radiology and the organisation. Our mission is to deliver seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all. Main duties of the job The Radiology Department has multiple ultrasound scanners on several sites including The James Cook University Hospital. Friarage Hospital, One Life, Redcar Primary Care, Guisborough and Stockton sites. A weekend service is also provided at James Cook site currently., South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations. Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience. We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.