Band 8a Clinical Specialist Sonographer

Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Barnet
Salary
£56,388 to £62,785 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Closing date
23 May 2024
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Main duties of the jobThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a fulltime band 8a clinical specialist sonographer.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sonographer to join our friendly and diverse team.As a sonographer at the trust, you will be involved with the delivery of Ultrasound services covering the main ultrasound departments, Antenatal Clinic, Fetal Medicine Unit, Acute Gynae and Early Pregnancy Unit.You must be clinically highly competent and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery. A Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in ultrasound (PgDip) or DMU qualification is essential for this role.If you are an ambitious Sonographer, seeking a flexible role, then we would love to hear from you.Your Independent practice would include scanning and reporting of your own sessions. Also teaching of students, organising junior staff, professional development, audit and collaborative projects are required.Support for consultant sonographers and managers are part of this advanced Band 8a role.Some Cross site rotation through Barnet, Chase Farm, Edgware, Finchley and Hadley Wood hospitals may be required depending on service needs.About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A& E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationRoyal Free Values World ClassEssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesEducation & QualificationsEssentialDCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalentPGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalentEvidence of CPDHCPC or relevant professional registrationExperienceEssentialSignificant experience of working at a band 8a levelExperience of working with clinical leads in specialist areas to develop servicesExperience of working with a multi-disciplinary teamExperience across majority of main areas of US including obstetrics/gynaecology, abdominal, small parts, MSK, breastSkills and aptitudesEssentialDemonstrates the ability to lead and work as part of a teamAbility to teach and mentor studentsTrack record of audit and presentation of audit findings within a teamPatient and safety focusedAbility to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including Consultants, Sonographers, Midwives, GP's , Nurses and other Health care workers when discussing patient managementPossess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of highly sensitive and at times distressing information to the patients in appropriate /empathetic mannerAn understanding of local and national guidance relevant to medical ultrasoundAbility to cope with work pressures and manage time effectivelyAbility to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstancesAbility to work autonomously and within a teamDemonstrate effective verbal and written communication skillsSkills of working and reporting on PACS/RIS and Viewpoint systemsKeep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basisAble to analyse statistics accurately and objectivelyAn understanding of the National and local policies and guidelines in relation to medical ultrasoundAbility to deliver against agreed performance targetsSignificant experience in US at band 8 levelKnowledge and experience with clinical governanceAble to work flexibly based on needs of serviceAssertiveness, influencing and negotiation skillsReliable work record Good health recordEmployer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressBarnet Hospital/Chase Farm HospitalWellhouse LaneBarnetEN5 3DJAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.391-RFL-6269091 Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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