Job summary
- Main area
- Division B - Ultrasound
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 180-E-246067
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 p.a. pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 30/07/2024
Employer heading
Trainee Sonographer (Obstetrics)
Band 6
Job overview
This is a Trainee Sonographer position open to Midwives, Nurses and Radiographers. We are currently looking for an individual, from an appropriate professional background, to join our team as a Trainee Sonographer working towards a Postgraduate qualification in Obstetric Ultrasound.
This post will be offered on a part time Band 6 Fixed Term or Seconded post of 25.5 hours (banding will depend on current experience and qualifications). Following successful completion of the Obstetric Ultrasound course, if there are current vacancies, you will be invited to apply for a Band 7 sonographer position.
Main duties of the job
To undertake post graduate training in Obstetric Ultrasound
To undertake a theoretical course in Obstetric Ultrasound in conjunction with practical ultrasound training
Main Duties include:
- Undertaking learning in the clinical and academic environments, learning the practical skill of scanning by working alongside a qualified Sonographer (acting as the main mentor) as well as working with different Sonographers with in our team to gain additional experience and knowledge.
- Attending appropriate meetings, including local MDT and staff meetings.
- Remaining up to date with mandatory training and DOT e-learning.
- Developing knowledge on antenatal screening and learning to develop skills to aid women’s choices around antenatal screening
We are looking for someone who is hard working and able to adapt to new ways of working, especially when splitting their time between academic and on the job training. The role will involve 3 clinical days per week when not at University (this may vary depending on which university you attend). The academic element of this training is undertaken at level 7 and will lead to a post graduate certificate in Obstetric Ultrasound.
Working for our organisation
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Closing date is midnight on 23 July 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 30 July 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in Radiography, Nursing, Midwifery or equivalent with Professional Registration e.g. HCPC or NMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Further relevant study
- Communication and counselling course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of personal and professional development in current role.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in Ultrasound
Skills
Essential criteria
- IT experience
- Flexible and receptive to change
- Able to work as part of a small team in a potentially high pressured and emotive environment.
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills: written/oral/non-verbal
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Excel / Word / PowerPoint
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD
- To undertake practical competency assessment as required.
- Prepared to work contracted hours flexibly, including working at weekends if/when required.
- With supervision able to scan for duration of full list / session
- Able to transfer patients following manual handling training
Desirable criteria
- A preliminary offer at an educational institution to study the theoretical aspect of the course, prior to interview, is desirable
- Experience of research
- Willingness to participate in departmental presentations, study days.
- Demonstrable experience of audit.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Walbridge
- Job title
- Superintendent Sonographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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