Sonographer (Bank)

Job summary

Sonographer Oxford Hospital | Radiology | Bank | Ad hoc Up to £50 hour (dependent on experience) Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Main duties of the job

What will the role of a Sonographer involve? This role calls for equal excellence in technical and people skills You'll need high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately You'll deliver high quality ultrasound imaging & reporting for a varied caseload within the department, and on the ward as required. The role will be largely based around Gynaecology service and patients.

About us

Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital - The Manor Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands.

Job responsibilities

Sonographer Oxford Hospital | Radiology | Bank | Ad hoc Up to £50 hour (dependent on experience) Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. At Nuffield Health, we're looking for an excellent communicator to join our Radiology team! As part of the team, you'll enjoy the chance to help shape an outstanding patient experience. Bring your commitment to building the highest standards of care and we'll offer the ideal home for your career. Whatever you do, we want to give you every opportunity to broaden your experience and understanding and to develop you both personally and professionally at Nuffield Health. As a Sonographer at Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital you'll bring high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately. You have a great eye for detail and you're caring by nature with excellent teamwork skills. We are a large and friendly team and would love you to be part of providing excellent care to the patients of Oxfordshire and beyond! The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit with many opportunities to progress. What will the role of a Sonographer involve?

This role calls for equal excellence in technical and people skills

You'll need high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately

You'll deliver high quality ultrasound imaging & reporting for a varied caseload within the department, and on the ward as required.

The role will be largely based around Gynaecology service and patients

What are we looking for in a Sonographer?

You'll have a BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent to meet the registration requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Post-Graduate diploma / DMU in Medical Ultrasound

Post registration experience of general ultrasound imaging and reporting to include Gynae pelvis scanning.

Experience of managing an ultrasound quality assurance programme will also be an advantage.

You must have excellent communication and IT skills, along with a good understanding of how to encourage and promote effective team work

As a Bank Worker, you'll be called on to provide cover during periods of sickness, holidays or increased workload. We'll give you a uniform and personal protective equipment. You won't be classified as an employee, so there'll be no fixed working pattern, or entitlement to guaranteed or continuous employment. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You'll have a BSc degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent to meet the registration requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Post-Graduate diploma / DMU in Medical Ultrasound

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing an ultrasound quality assurance programme will also be an advantage.
• You must have excellent communication and IT skills, along with a good understanding of how to encourage and promote effective team work