Job summary
- Main area
- Sonographer
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-24-D&S-T1935
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- GHNHSFST
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Student Sonographer, Band 6
NHS AfC: Band 6
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking professional with a keen interest and desire to pursue a career in ultrasound?
The radiology department are seeking two enthusiastic and forward-thinking individuals to join our friendly team in our busy ultrasound departments at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to train in ultrasound. We are looking for a self-motivated professional from an appropriate background to undertake a structured program of training and assessment in clinical practice, as well as completing a minimum of a Post Graduate Certificate in Obstetric and Gynecological ultrasound at the University of the West of England or Birmingham City University with a view to progress in the future to a Post Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound.
All clinical training will be provided by an experienced and motivated group of sonographers and course fees paid by Trust and HEE. There is the expectation for the successful applicant to undertake self-led study in personal time to support their learning.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
· Working alongside our motivated staff to learn how to undertake high-quality ultrasound assessment and produce accurate and concise ultrasound reports relating to ultrasound findings.
· A commitment to undergo extensive training and a Masters level qualification.
· Providing high quality patient care and excellent communication.
· Developing the skills to deliver bad news where appropriate with the support of our trained sonographers during the course of your learning.
· An ongoing commitment to service development and CPD.
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder;
Is responsible for understanding the role of a sonographer for which they aim to achieve.
Is responsible for their own work to obtain a Post-Graduate Certification in Medical Ultrasound and must take an active approach in their academic studies as well as the clinical environment, making the transition into an independent reporting advanced practitioner.
Is responsible for learning how to undertake high-quality ultrasound assessment with the help of a friendly team of sonographers.
Is responsible for learning how to produce accurate and concise ultrasound reports relating to ultrasound findings.
Helping to contribute to the delivery of and efficient and effective ultrasound service across multiple sites within the county of Gloucestershire.
Person specification
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A keen interest in anatomy and pathophysiology
- An ongoing commitment to service development and CPD
- Motivation and commitment to undergo extensive training and achieve a Masters level qualification
- Proven ability to work unsupervised as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working unsupervised with particular reference to out of hours working
- Ability to provide a high level of patient care in accordance with current protocols.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- To be physically able to safely and competently position and manoeuvre patients and equipment as a routine part of the daily duties, including wheelchairs, beds and stretchers and have a particular awareness of the potential health risks for staff associated with prolonged sessions of U/S sessions.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervising, mentoring & assessing Students.
- Ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge of ultrasound imaging techniques.
Qualifications / Education
Essential criteria
- Appropriate experience following post primary qualification being attained
- Degree in Radiography, Nursing, Midwifery or equivalent.
- Current registration with the HCPC/NMC or equivalent
- Experience in Obstetric and Gynaecological ultrasound with sonographer feedback
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Lavinia Morgan-Tovey
- Job title
- Modality Lead Ultrasound
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004226781
- Additional information
My working days are :
Monday and Tuesday 8.30-4.30
Thursday 9-12.45
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