Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostics
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 408-24-580
- Employer
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Arrowe Park Hospital
- Town
- Wirral
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata. RRP is also paid for this role.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
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Paediatric Trainee Sonographer
Band 7
Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria
Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:
UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.
To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8
Job overview
We are currently seeking a qualified Sonographer, wishing to specialise in Paediatric Ultrasound.
The successful candidate will be rotating through their current clinical skill mix whilst completing additional training in paediatric ultrasound part-time. Training will be supported by the paediatric lead sonographer and our team of consultant radiologists.
You will become part of our supportive and dynamic team of sonographers at Wirral University Hospitals (WUTH), who take pride in delivering excellent patient care and clinical standards. We have recently developed a new preceptorship programme, for both our newly qualified students and any newly qualified sonographers joining our trust.
We provide a 7-day service, across 4 key sites on the Wirral Peninsula. As part of this role, you may be required to work across all 4 sites (Arrowe Park, St Catherine’s, Victoria Central and our new Clatterbridge Diagnostic Centre). The service covers both obstetric and general ultrasound departments as well as a variety of sub-specialties including head/neck, MSK and paediatrics.
Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom with HCPC/NMC/ Equivalent registration. Nuchal Translucency accreditation is desirable for obstetric sonographers, although training will be provided if required.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will be expected to have experience in one or more: Obstetric, General Abdominal, MSK, Pelvis and small parts scanning.
Working for our organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Sonographer position available with WUTH.
Person specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential criteria
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent or degree in Health related subject
- Registered with HCPC or other Regulatory Body
- Post Graduate diploma/certificate or equivalent in medical ultrasound, obstetric ultrasound or stand alone Ultrasound qualification if Direct Entry
- Current up to date portfolio demonstrating interest in Ultrasound
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic knowledge of ultrasound scanning
- Able to communicate emotional, sensitive issues with empathy
- Willing to learn and develop new skills in ultrasound via additional training or courses
- Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct
- Able to demonstrate computer literacy
- Understands when to use initiative and when to escalate issues to more senior staff.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Training/Leadership of students and new staff
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and adapt approaches to meet needs of patients.
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding
- Provide at all times a safe environment for all patients and staff alike
- Demonstrate the values and behaviours of WUTH.
- To be an advocate for our patients.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible and adaptable in meeting service needs.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Comply with the Trust’s policies of data protection, confidentiality, equality and diversity, Health and Safety.
- Must be able to work across-site when required
Desirable criteria
- Access to own transport
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
- Ciara Williams
- Job title
- Ultrasound Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 604 7262
- Additional information
Ciara Williams, Ultrasound Manager
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