Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Band 8a Sonographer to join our ultrasound service across Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital on a temporary basis until June 2027.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in general medical, obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound, including trans-vaginal scanning, and be confident working autonomously in a busy clinical environment.
Main Duties
* Perform, interpret and report general abdominal, small parts, obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations.
* Undertake trans-vaginal and a wide range of non-obstetric ultrasound examinations.
* Perform examinations in ITU, NICU, theatres and trauma settings, including sedated or anaesthetised patients.
* Provide specialist ultrasound advice and image interpretation to clinicians and healthcare professionals.
* Support one-stop clinics and specialist clinical pathways.
* Recognise significant findings and make appropriate urgent referrals for further treatment or imaging.
* Provide sensitive counselling and support to patients, including those receiving distressing news.
* Assist with biopsies and other sterile procedures, including patient monitoring.
* Undertake mobile ultrasound examinations where required.
* Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection control and equipment quality assurance.
* Support the development of ultrasound protocols, techniques and service improvements.
* Assist with equipment evaluation, maintenance and quality assurance.
* Provide teaching, training and supervision to students, radiographers, sonographers and clinical support staff.
* Participate in audit, research, clinical governance and multidisciplinary meetings.
* Maintain accurate patient records and use relevant imaging and reporting systems, including PACS and RIS.
* Maintain own CPD and complete mandatory and statutory training.
* Communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
* Assist with monitoring waiting times and achieving service targets.
* Support service development and deputise for the Ultrasound Service Manager when required.
* Work autonomously while maintaining high professional, clinical and reporting standards.
Essential Requirements
* BSc in Radiography or equivalent healthcare qualification to degree level.
* PGD in Ultrasound Imaging or equivalent qualification with relevant ultrasound experience.
* MSc in Ultrasound or equivalent extensive experience in general medical and obstetric ultrasound.
* Current HCPC or RCT registration.
* Extensive experience in obstetric, gynaecological and general medical ultrasound.
* Wide range of non-obstetric scanning experience.
* Evidence of CPD and recent DQASS monitoring.
* Excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and cross-sectional anatomy.
* Ability to work autonomously and produce accurate clinical reports.
* Experience in teaching, training, counselling and communicating sensitive information.
Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Duration: Temporary until June 2027
Band: 8a
