Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 276-7387644-AFc
- Employer
- Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Victoria Hospital
- Town
- East Grinstead
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Sonographer
NHS AfC: Band 7
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
In addition to receiving tertiary referrals from across the South East of England, we have a network of ‘spoke’ sites at district general hospitals enabling our consultants to offer their expertise with routine treatments and consultations as close to patients’ homes as is possible. With the recent addition of video led ‘virtual’ consultations we also enable patients who have some distance to travel to avoid the additional stress and worry of a long journey.
Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of many larger organisations with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that really does re-build our patients’ lives.
We also offer attractive benefits such as
- tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
- flexible working arrangements for a work-life balance that suits you and your needs
- a dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes
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Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital we want to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England, and to achieve that wants every member of staff to be a green champion. The way in which the Trust works has a significant impact on the organisation’s carbon footprint and that of our patients. From the heat, light and power supplies within the hospital to avoiding unnecessary patient journeys, the Trust is empowering all staff to create a sustainable health and care environment for future generations. The Trust expects all staff to reuse and recycle more, to use energy and water efficiently, to walk or cycle to work if you can, and to have a focus on sustainability in the workplace.
You can view our Green Plan here: Green Plan - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)
Job overview
To perform a wide range of ultrasound scans this could include renal, abdominal, DVT Doppler, gynaecological and some small parts according to Department Protocols, this excludes maternity services.
Maintain a high standard of clinical expertise and care for the patient.
Scan and independently report own workload of patients, providing written reports to the referring clinician.
Participate in research, audit, quality control as part of the wider healthcare team as required. Be prepared to upskill into new scan protocols such as hernia scans/ foreign body localisation etc.
Main duties of the job
- Ultrasound scanning
- Vetting and protocolling of requests
- Dealing with referrer clinical queries regarding referrals or reports
- teaching registrars/ trainee US staff
- directing RDAs as required
- Supporting training of new RDAs
- Reporting audit
- support updating of local documentation pertaining to US
- Basic QA of equipment
Working for our organisation
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
The radiology team deliver care to local GPs, QVH out patients / in patients and provide support to surrounding trusts in their imaging needs and requirements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As listed previously but for more specific queries, please contact Tomas Petrocvin in the ultrasound team for more information.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- DCR or BSc in Radiographic Imaging or equivalent and registered with the Health Professions Council
- Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, Pg Dip, Pg Certificate or equivalent (masters level)
- HCPC/ RCT registration
Skills
Essential criteria
- Willingness to learn new skills for service needs (DVT/FB demo)
- Good communication skills with patients and staff
Experience
Essential criteria
- >1 year post grad US Experience
- Up to date knowledge of US imaging techniques
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
- DVT/ lumps bumps/ FB etc
- Experience of training staff and students
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tomas Petrocvin
- Job title
- Sonographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01342 414249
- Additional information
Sarah Solanki
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
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