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Sonographer
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
264-7149799-CSS-A
Employer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kettering General Hospital
Town
Kettering
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/05/2025 23:59

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Vascular Sonographer

Band 7

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our hard working, friendly and progressive non-obstetric team at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, initiative-taking, well organised sonographer with ability to work autonomously to join our busy unit.  

We are looking for suitable candidate to most support with vascular service at KGH but be able to perform general ultrasound is preferable. The candidate should be SVT Accredited and competent in conducting clinical examinations and playing a key role in the management of patients with vascular disease.  

You will perform and independently report on a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations including upper and lower limb arterial and venous scans, carotid and aorta including EVAR scans and arterio-venous fistulas. 

You must be highly competent and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery and excellent patient care. 

You must hold a UK recognised Pg. Diploma or Pg. Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent and state registration with HCPC or other recognised body is essential. 

Join us and you will be part of a community that recognises your contribution. 

Essential Criteria. 

SVT Accredited Sonographer. 

 Desirable Criteria. 

Post-qualification experience of working in the NHS. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a team in delivering high quality diagnostic care and the right test at the right time.

You must be highly competent and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery and excellent patient care.

You must hold a UK recognised Pg. Diploma or Pg. Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent and  state registration with HCPC or equivalent is essential.

 

Join us and you will be part of a community that recognises your contribution.

  • To always provide a commitment to the highest quality patient care and to actively

     participate in programmes to develop excellent standards of patient care.

  • To be responsible for the strategic organisation and provision of the Ultrasound service, working with the management team, ensuring advice and leadership on evidence-based changes to practice.
  • Provide specialist advice pertaining to ultrasound service.
  • Responsible for training and supervision of all staff within the ultrasound unit.
  • Deputise to Lead Sonographer when required.
  • To be receptive to new ways of working to ensure that the ultrasound department continues to remain resilient and flexible to changing service pressures and needs.
  • To be conversant with national changes in diagnostics service delivery. 
  • To be open, positive, and flexible in considering implementation of changes which align with national priorities.
  • To maintain a high standard of clinical governance by taking an active role in audit, peer review and QA programmes.

 

Working for our organisation

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
 
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description & Personal Specification that is attached to this vacancy for a full detailed insight of the job.

For further information please email Dr K Lakhani (PhD) Lead Sonographer on [email protected].

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc Radiography or equivalent
  • HCPC registered or equivalent
  • Experience in Ultrasound and independent reporting
  • Ability to successfully manage people and change
  • Expert knowledge of Ultrasound
  • Provide clinical and professional leadership to support, inspire and supervise staff development
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
  • Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
  • Able to convey accurate information to patients and colleagues ensuring comprehension of complex data
  • Complete documentation accurately and collate data for meetings
Desirable criteria
  • Post Graduate Qualification in MSK Ultrasound

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr K Lakhani (PhD)
Job title
Lead Sonographer
Email address
[email protected]
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