Band 8a - Sonographer, Radiology

Are you an experienced sonographer with strong clinical skills? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care within Ultrasound Services?

Following successful acquisition of a community ultrasound service, we are seeking Sonographers with experience across general medical, obstetrics and gynae or interventional US guided procedures to join our growing ultrasound team.

You will be required to work across our sites at St Albans City Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, Watford General Hospital and Elstree Clinic.

Hours of service are from 8 am to 8.30 pm over 7 days. We are open to flexible working arrangements.

The positions will start in February 2025.

In this sonographer role, you will:

o Manage a complex clinical caseload with significant autonomy and decision-making responsibility.

o Promote and deliver high quality ultrasound training to students, sonographers, radiographers, midwives and registrars.

o Have responsibilities for governance, leadership, teaching and supervision, supported by the Lead Sonographers.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.

We will consider applicants with training needs for Band 7 positions and support their ongoing development.

If you are looking for a new opportunity to gain further clinical experience in ultrasound services amongst a supportive and forward-thinking team, get in touch!

Main duties of the job

Complete a wide range of examinations independently, including more complex and acute cases from a broad range of referral sources.

Independently produce interpretative reports giving a differential diagnosis of complex findings. Guidance on future patient management may be offered within the report.

Provide second opinions to junior staff in their chosen subspecialty.

Actively participate in CPD including audit of self and peers; providing feedback and learning outcomes as appropriate.

Provide expertise, supervision, peer review and guidance to less experienced colleagues.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking