Specialist Sonographer

The post is designed to support the our specialist Teams and you will work closely with them to ensure that the service can flex to meet the demand. You will have a job plan which includes scanning specialist scans. You will also undertake some general ultrasound lists as required by the rota., To undertake a wide range of ultrasound scans and provide written reports.To be an expert Practitioner and Service Lead in one specialist area of Ultrasound.To perform interventions as appropriate.To assess complex clinical information to ensure that the imaging that is performed contributes significantly to a diagnosis for the patient.Provide professional advice to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and carers.To participate in the training of Radiology Registrars, Sonographers, Student Sonographers and Radiography students.To contribute to research, audit and education activities.Contribute to the operational and strategic development of ultrasound services

We are very focused on developing the skills of our workforce, so offer in-house training in various areas and have supported team members to undertake formal specialist training and complete their Masters qualification and other CPD activities.

We can offer flexible working arrangements and currently offer a recruitment and retention supplement. In order to support service delivery in the community, you may be required to work off the main CUH site as part of the rota.

CUH has facilities on the main CUH campus and in the community. You may be required to work at any of these facilities. This will be determined by the needs of the organisation and the duties of the post, subject to reasonable notice.

You will have previous experience of working in the NHS as a Sonographer and received specialist training in an area of ultrasound scanning beyond that delivered at PgC level or be working towards that qualification. You must be able to demonstrate that you have undertaken CPD to support your specialist practice and that your scanning and reporting skills in this area have been formally assessed and that you passed the assessment.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.