Job overview

In this important role you will make a difference by working as part of a highly skilled and motivated team providing a high-quality ultrasound service at the Royal United Hospital and at our community hospitals as required.

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic Sonographer with proven ability to work autonomously. 

As an experienced and competent practitioner you will understand the need for a caring and compassionate approach along with attention to detail, play a key role in the delivery of the ultrasound service and are able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to service development and CPD.

You will undertake all types of obstetric, gynaecology and general ultrasound examinations & provide independent reports - this includes early pregnancy assessment, and TVS. For the right candidate, & dependent upon service needs, the Trust will consider expanding the role to include the fields of HyCoSy, Paediatric Hips and MSK. You will assess and report on your own specialised workload.

Main duties of the job

We have a total of 9 rooms at the RUH and the service is delivered across an additional 3 community sites, so having a valid UK drivers’ licence would be advantageous.  All rooms are equipped with high quality (Canon, Samsung & GE) machines, dual monitors & PACS.

You will have the DMU/PgCert/PgDip or equivalent, with experience of working within an ultrasound department.  Trainees nearing the end of their Ultrasound training will be considered.

To be considered for this role, you must have a Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) accredited Post Graduate Certificate in Obstetric ultrasound or Post Graduate Diploma which includes Obstetrics, Gynaecology & General Medical examinations. You can complete a statement of comparability using the UK ENIK tool - Statement of Comparability | UK ENIC

We would encourage you to take a look around and visit our team via an informal visit, for this, or to find out more please call Pam Norbury, our  Team Leader on 01225 824379. 

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.