Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 328-CD-6137361
- Employer
- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The James Cook University Hospital
- Town
- Middlesbrough
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 Per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
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Sonographer
Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Band 7 Sonographer to work within the fantastic ultrasound team where a variety of work is undertaken. An experienced Sonographer would be desirable, however, a training position would be considered. We provide ultrasound scans in the following areas: general, vascular, musculoskeletal, interventional and paediatrics.
This post is part of the collaborative initiative of the Community Diagnostic Hub program. Although the successful candidate will be employed by South Tees Hospital Foundation Trust (STHFT), there will be an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley. The successful candidate will join the ultrasound rota for STHFT and work across all ultrasound service sites. Successful candidates will be an employee of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and managed as per the governance arrangements currently in place for Radiology and the organisation.
Our mission is to deliver seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology Department has multiple ultrasound scanners on several sites including The James Cook University Hospital. Friarage Hospital, One Life, Redcar Primary Care and Guisborough sites. A weekend service is also provided at James Cook site currently. A new CDC site will be opening in October 2024 in Stockton which will be part of staff rotation.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applications
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the ‘about this job’ link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Experience in a wide range of ultrasound examinations
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Independent reporting skills
- Evidence of active CPD
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post
Desirable criteria
- Experience of developing working relationships
- Experience of clinical audit and research
- Knowledge of service improvement
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
- HCPC registration or other relevant regulatory body
Desirable criteria
- Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
- Masters in Medical Ultrasound
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
- Joanne Riley
- Job title
- Ultrasound Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01642 850850
- Additional information
Informal discussions and/or visits to the department are encouraged. Please contact: Jo Riley (Ultrasound Modality Manager) on 01642 850850 ext. 52195.
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