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In addition to providing expert clinical ultrasound knowledge, the Sonographer will be involved in the planning and development of training programs for both sonographers and medical staff, supporting clinical governance initiatives, and mentoring other team members. The department, which includes around 100 staff members and 22 Consultant Radiologists, values teamwork and high-quality patient care, making it an inviting environment for professionals looking to contribute positively to a diverse urban population in South London. The interview date for this role is set for January 17, 2025.
Sonographer (Band 7)
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic, and experienced sonographer to join our friendly department at Croydon University Hospital and to work cross site at Purley memorial hospital/CDC centres as well.
The successful candidate will work as a Sonographer ensuring the Ultrasound services at Croydon are delivered effectively. The Ultrasound Department is well equipped with up-to-date equipment. Sonographers work in the Main Ultrasound department, Antenatal Department and the Vascular department. This role will be mainly weighted towards service provision in the Trust's Antenatal Department.
Croydon University Hospital is a large urban DGH situated in South London, serving the needs of a diverse population of 360,000. It has one of the busiest A & E departments in London. Croydon has easy access to both central London and the south coast.
The department performs in excess of 250,000 all examinations per annum and has an active Clinical Governance programme. There are currently approximately 100 WTE Staff in post in the Diagnostic Imaging department, including 22 Consultant Radiologists and Speciality Grade Doctors.
If you would like to be part of a hardworking, friendly department, providing high quality care, please come and visit us and have a chat!
Interview Date 17th january 2025Act as an autonomous practitioner whilst maintaining a close working relationship with Lead Sonographer, Service Manager and key referring Clinicians to deliver an efficient, high quality Ultrasound service
To support the effective planning, development, organisation and delivery of Ultrasound and specific, well defined sub-speciality ultrasound training for sonographers and medical staff working collaboratively with the Lead Sonographer and Lead Radiologist;
To provide highly specialist, expert clinical ultrasound knowledge, acting as a clinical resource in the ultrasound department
To partake in undergraduate and postgraduate Ultrasound training across all grades including supervising, motivating and developing other staff as appropriate
To provide specialist input into the Trust clinical governance agenda, influencing the delivery of patient care, as appropriate, working at any site as required
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