Band 7 Sonographer

Our ultrasound team consists of sonographers, midwife sonographers. radiologists and Clinical support workers.
We currently have 11 sonographer to include one lead sonographer and deputy, one SSS and deputy.
Two of our sonographers are specialists in MSK and small parts scanning.
We are committed to training and development and have a robust in house training and preceptorship programme.
We support two ultrasound trainees per academic year., The post holder will be responsible for organising and co-ordinating the workload in the area to which they are assigned .
The post holder will rotate through the main and obstetric ultrasound departments and also work in our Community Diagnostic Centre, autonomously performing and reporting a wide range of ultrasound examinations to include General, gynaecological, obstetric and DVT examinations.
Both inpatient and outpatient examinations will be conducted.
All scans will be performed according to departmental and Trust wide policies and guidelines.
Both CRIS and PACS are used for generating reports.
Obstetric sonographers must be proficient in all aspects of the Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme .
Obstetric growth scans will be conducted according to GROW version 2.0 protocol., + To make an accurate diagnosis from the ultrasound scan and to issue a factual report for each scan performed, collaborating with professional colleagues when necessary.
+ To safely use all ultrasound equipment, to be able to resolve first line problems, recording accurate details of equipment faults and reporting faults, liaising with and supervising engineers.
+ To accurately input details on to both the Radiology Information System(CRIS) and PACS
+ To interrogate the system(s) for patient details, updating and recording information as required.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job., + To understand the appointment system for the speciality/ area(s) in which the sonographer works.
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.