We are currently seeking a Flexi-Bank Sonographer to deliver excellent patient-focused care and provide high quality diagnostic examinations and sonographic images.
Our Flexi-Bank staff are vital in supporting us to maintain high standards of patient safety and care. At our hospital we hire the most appropriately skilled staff to work in both our clinical and non-clinical areas.
This is a Bank contract, so work cannot be guaranteed each week. Shifts are offered as the demands on the hospital dictate.
Whilst we're unable to guarantee you regular hours, we do have the need to cover our regular staff members across all areas of the hospital during times when we experience increased demands or staff shortages.
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients are at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anaesthetics.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
To deliver excellent patient-focused care and provide high quality diagnostic examinations and sonographic images
- Provide high standards of ultrasonography imaging and care for patients, following hospital policies, protocols & guidelines, promoting a patient-focused approach to care.
- Be responsible for the safe day-to-day running of the ultrasonography service within the department
- Support junior members of the team including RDA and Administration staff with all aspects of their roles and training needs
- Actively support all of the departments’ services and objectives, including the delivery of in-service training, audits and participating in peer review.
- Ensure patient care areas & equipment are kept safe, fit for purpose and effectively maintained.
Skills and experience required
- Post-graduate degree/diploma in Clinical Ultrasound or equivalent Diploma of College of Radiographers.
- Significant ultrasonography experience.
- HCPC registered or equivalent professional body.
- BLS/ILS training or willingness to undertake same.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Competent in all aspects of Ultrasonography.
- Competent in management of QA procedures.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development.
- Strong patient focused approach.
- Organised, adaptable and flexible.
- Excellent decision-making skills.
- Mentorship/clinical supervision qualification.
- Proven ability to multi-task under pressure.
- Methodical & logical approach with high attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication & emotional intelligence.
Benefits include
- Competitive hourly rates
- 1-hour annual leave generated for every 8.25 hours worked
- Free parking
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Free tea and coffee
- Subsidised on site Restaurant
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our application form.
Then please send this application form, and your most up to date CV to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Please note this vacancy may close prior to the closing date without notice, If a sufficient number of applications are received
Claire Mansfield – Resourcing Officer will then be in touch to discuss further.
Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.
All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before all new member of staff can join the hospital.
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