Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 Hours Per Week)
- Job ref
- 331-L6990724
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 £40,057 - £45,839 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Sonographer
NHS AfC: Band 7
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated sonographer to work within our friendly ultrasound department.
We are a forward thinking department, committed to training, encouraging and supporting personal development. We have a lead sonographer in place across the Trust to support the sonographers and help develop the ultrasound service.
We are a small, friendly department who are hoping to recruit a new member of staff to support out department.
Relocation packages can be discussed.
Main duties of the job
You will be a flexible team player with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be required to organise your workload according to demand, scanning inpatients, outpatients and GP referrals. We expect a high quality of patient care to maintain our efficient and cost effect service.
The Ultrasound department operates 7 day working. You will be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota. The service supports flexible working arrangements the majority of our team contribute to extended days through flexible contracts.
Although based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, you will be required to provide cover at all Trust Sites as the service requires.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography or other Science Based subject.
- CASE accredited Ultrasound PGD
- Evidence of CPD/PDP
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in research/audit
- HCPC Registered
- Masters level post graduate Ultrasound training.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience across different ultrasound imaging techniques.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
- Karen Brakewell
- Job title
- Radiology Head of Department
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 516270
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