Band 7 Vascular Sonographer

Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement

About the Client:

Since the opening of the original St George's Hospital on Hyde Park Corner in 1733, St George's has built an international reputation for excellence in healthcare, education, research, and medical innovation.

The primary site, St George's Hospital in Tooting, is one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals. It shares its campus with St George's, University of London, which trains future medical professionals and conducts cutting-edge medical research. Additionally, St George's Hospital hosts the joint Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, a partnership between St George's, University of London and Kingston University, which trains a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.

With more than 10,000 staff, we are one of the largest healthcare providers in the country. Despite our size, we maintain a strong sense of community and close ties with the local populations we serve. Our international recognition as a leader in research and innovation allows us to attract talent from across the globe.

Through two primary hospital site - St George's Hospital in Tooting and Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton - we provide essential healthcare services to a population of 1.3 million people.

Formation of the Hospital Group

In recent years, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust have strengthened their ties, culminating in the formation of a Hospital Group.

Position Overview:

We're seeking a vascular-trained sonographer to support both inpatient and outpatient services. Must be confident scanning:

• Patient Care: Prepare patients, explain procedures, ensure comfort, and maintain sterile environments.
• Scanning: Perform comprehensive vascular ultrasounds (e.g., carotid, limb, abdominal) using specialized equipment.
• Image Analysis: Differentiate between normal and pathological findings, interpret sonograms, and identify vascular diseases.
• Reporting: Generate detailed, high-quality reports with differential diagnoses for physicians.
• Collaboration: Work with vascular surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Equipment Management: Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot ultrasound and plethysmography equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in non-invasive vascular testing (e.g., Doppler, duplex).
• Strong understanding of vascular anatomy and pathology.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Acute attention to detail and critical thinking.

Common Conditions Assessed

• Blood clots (Deep Vein Thrombosis - DVT)

• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
• Aneurysms (e.g., abdominal aortic aneurysm)
• Stenosis (narrowing of vessels)

Venous insufficiency