Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Sonographer
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Sonographer Opportunity at Bedford Hospital
We are looking for an experienced Sonographer to join our friendly and supportive team based at Bedford Hospital.
Our dedicated Ultrasound Team includes experienced Sonographers, Midwife Sonographers, Radiologists, and Clinical Support Workers, working collaboratively to provide high-quality care to our patients.
- We currently have a team of 11 Sonographers, including a Lead Sonographer and Deputy Lead, as well as a Senior Sonographer and Deputy.
- Two members of the team have specialist expertise in Musculoskeletal (MSK) and small-parts ultrasound scanning, providing opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience in these areas.
We are committed to supporting the ongoing learning and professional development of our staff. We have a robust in-house training and preceptorship programme designed to help colleagues develop their skills and progress in their careers.
We also support two ultrasound trainees each academic year, reflecting our commitment to developing the next generation of ultrasound professionals and maintaining a strong learning culture within the team.
If you are an experienced Sonographer looking to join a collaborative team with excellent opportunities for learning and development, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Role and Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for organising and coordinating the workload within the area to which they are assigned, ensuring that examinations are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
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- The Post Holder Will Rotate Across The Main Ultrasound Department, Obstetric Ultrasound Department, and Community Diagnostic Centre, Working Autonomously To Perform And Report On a Wide Range of Ultrasound Examinations.
- These Will Include:
- General ultrasound examinations
- Gynaecological ultrasound examinations
- Obstetric ultrasound examinations
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) examinations
The role will involve undertaking examinations for both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring that all scans are performed in accordance with departmental procedures and Trust-wide policies, protocols, and guidelines.
The post holder will be responsible for producing accurate and timely reports using CRIS and PACS.
For those undertaking obstetric ultrasound, the post holder must demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP).
Obstetric growth scans will be performed in accordance with the GROW version 2.0 protocol, ensuring consistent and evidence-based practice.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high professional standards, work effectively both independently and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the delivery of a safe, efficient, and patient-centred ultrasound service.
About Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
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We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Application Details
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Caroline Byrne
- Job Title: Lead Sonographer
- Email Address: caroline.byrne@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01234792279
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