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Job summary

Main area
Ultrasound
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
236-DPG-P272-24
Employer
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
NCA Hospitals NHS Trust
Town
Oldham
Salary
Pro rata Per Annum
Closing
09/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sonographer/ Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound

Band 7

Job overview

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team as a Sonographer (within the NCA).   We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Ultrasound Sonographer to join our team. You will be a Sonographer/ Radiographer/ Midwife with a CASE Accredited Ultrasound qualification at PgCert/ PGDip level or equivalent in Abdominal and/or Gynae and Obstetric scanning. Vascular Scientists will be considered.

NT experience and FMF / DQASS number is highly desirable.  Experience working in an NHS hospital  would be desirable together with UK qualifications in order to justify the banding for this role. Considerations will be given to non-UK qualified candidates as a band 5 or 6 preceptorship role depending on experience and abilities, working towards achieving band 7 status. Preceptorship at NCA is up to a period of 9 months. 

You will be primarily based at Oldham or Salford however there will be an element of cross site working.

We are a highly skilled friendly team supported by the  Clinical Lead team. This is a challenging but rewarding  post with the potential for many opportunities to further develop and progress in Ultrasound. We actively promote and encourage staff to pursue their interest and take an active role in service improvement. 

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The Ultrasound department has an established and highly successful trainee sonographer programme and there are opportunities to act as a student mentor. The department has strong educational links with the University of Salford.

Sonographers are appointed to a base site where they will spend the majority of their time, however you may be required to provide cover in accordance with service needs at any of the trust sites.  All hospital sites are in close proximity to both the city of centre of Manchester and the countryside of Lancashire with good accessible transport links.  

The service supports flexible working arrangements, and part time opportunities are also available and will be considered.

We have a wide range of state of the art equipment which is updated under a rolling replacement programme and  we take part in regular audits to improve our standard of work.

Please contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.

Working for our organisation

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

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 working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person specification

Patient focus and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Able to concentrate for long periods of time and cope with interruptions
  • Demonstrates teamwork
  • Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
Desirable criteria
  • Flexibility in working hours
  • Involvement in service improvement

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Specialist training and practical experience with a range of Ultrasound equipment
  • Demonstration of capability for independent, self-motivated working.
  • PG Diploma/Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
  • HCPC registration (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • MSc in Ultrasound or equivalent
  • SOR registration

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardFair Train work experience quality standard - gold standardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerTime to changeStep into healthGM Good Employment Charter

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Seema Chunilal
Job title
Ultrasound Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 206 4926
Additional information

Please also contact - Julie Stanley (Clinical Lead)

[email protected]

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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