Sonographer

Job Overview

Sonographers are required with experience in performing and independently reporting a wide range of ultrasound examinations. Experience in general medical ultrasound is essential. Experience in any combination of gynaecology, small parts, paediatrics, vascular or musculoskeletal ultrasound would be advantageous. Must possess BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent degree and an appropriate recognized post graduate qualification in ultrasound. Relevant and recent clinical ultrasound experience is required be it within training or previous employment. Applicants should be able to scan and work independently but also as part of an integrated team. Extended working days or weekend/Bank Holiday work will be required.

Main duties of the job

• We are a challenging and fast-paced service and require individuals with confidence, professionalism and the ability to motivate themselves and others.
• The post holders will participate in the provision of a high quality ultrasound service for a wide range of referrers across all Trust ultrasound facilities, both in hospital and community based sites.
• Deliver a service that is focussed to the patients' needs and the needs of referring clinicians and other medical staff.
• Ultrasound examinations are undertaken at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Freeman Hospital and Community sites, rotation to any of the sites will be required.
• Candidates should be flexible and able to adapt to the day to day workload, prioritising workload based on clinical urgency.
• The post holders will participate in provision of a high quality ultrasound service for a wide range of referrers across all Trust ultrasound facilities, both in hospital and community based sites.
• They will assist in the training and mentoring of ultrasound students and registrars.
• Deliver a service that is focussed to the patients' needs and the needs of referring clinicians and other medical staff.

Working for our organisation

• We are a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you.
• We deliver care from: Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Cramlington Manor Walks, Urgent treatment centres, Newcastle Fertility Centre, Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria, Northern Genetics Service.
• We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Qualifications & Education

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent with previous recent post-graduation experience.
• Post Graduate qualification in ultrasound with experience or significant equivalent level clinical ultrasound experience.

Person specification

• Specialist knowledge and experience in ultrasound scanning.
• A wide knowledge of disease processes and histopathological conditions, able to identify (by image interpretation and clinical signs) those patients whose results need to be expedited in order to optimise patient treatment and care.
• Experience in teaching and training of staff.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Skills & Abilities

• Good organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work in a team or independently as required.
• IT skills for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
• Evidence of leadership skills.

Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form

• All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment.
• When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment.
• Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Documents to download

• JD & PS (PDF, 273.6KB)
• Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB)
• Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB)