Job Description

A part-time Band 7 Enhanced Practice Sonographer vacancy has arisen to support the provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) across the Trust.



This post is open to qualified sonographers as well as those currently undergoing training. Trainees or experienced Band 6 staff in training will be appointed at Band 6, with progression to Band 7 following a preceptorship period and development of autonomous practice.



The successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring, interpreting, analysing, and reporting a wide range of ultrasound examinations, either across multiple specialties or within an area of special interest. You will contribute significantly to the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of the Trust's ultrasound services.



The role will be based at St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital, with occasional ad-hoc cover at Watford General Hospital or the Elstree community clinic.

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:

To contribute to the operational duties of the ultrasound departments services across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust. Including maternity, general, inpatients and acute referrals.



To be an effective member of the Ultrasound team, promoting the trust values through our workforce.



Provide a high standard of Sonographer/ultrasound services to radiologists and patients.



Complete ultrasound examinations to a high standard.



Supervision of junior staff, international recruits and students through induction and training programmes.



This post is ideal for strong communicators who enjoy working part of a close-knit team.



With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.



We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.



Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.



At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.



www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking



We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.



If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net



If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.



If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.