Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Training: 2 years
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full & Part time hours available)
- Job ref
- 423-6363546
- Employer
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Airedale General Hospital
- Town
- Steeton
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Training Post Ultrasonographer (Band 5)
NHS AfC: Band 5
Be part of our future landscape
At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active radiographer to train in ultrasound.
This is a training post within the Ultrasound Department, training in obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound. The training is full-time (37.5 hours each week) and is both academic and practical. There is a need to attend an institute of higher education for the academic component of the course and a need to complete various assessments throughout the entire training. Successful completion of the training will result in an award of a PG Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.
On successful completion of the course the applicant will be required to undergo a supervised preceptorship period before working and reporting independently.
We are looking for a radiographer with a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography who is HCPC registered and has at least one year post qualification experience to join our friendly team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and undertake a post graduate diploma at Leeds University.
2 year training post
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a radiographer with a keen interest in Ultrasound who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and ready to embark on a new career in ultrasound.
Full support will be given within the department.
Clinical placement will involve supervised training in General medical, Gynaecological and Obstetric Ultrasound. Guidance and support will be given by an appointed Clinical mentor within the department. Tailored teaching sessions will be arranged to support the successful candidate in gaining the necessary practical skills.
Working for our organisation
Are you passionate about delivering excellent patient care and want to make a difference in people’s lives? Then come join our friendly and dynamic team in the radiology department
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To train to undertake Ultrasound scans under the supervision of qualified Sonographer.
This will involve:
Identifying and checking the client’s personal details and obtaining and recording all information relevant to the procedure
Ensuring compliance with the procedure is recognised and appropriate action taken if consent is withdrawn at any time
Training in correct use of RIS system
- To ensure images and examination details are appropriately recorded and stored.
- Use Ultrasound equipment safely and respectfully.
- To carry out Ultrasound examinations to a high standard.
- Adhere to Ultrasound Service Clinical Protocols and Guidelines and Local Rules of Practice.
- To participate in peer review activities to measure, monitor and maintain high Ultrasound standards.
- Manage own workload in order to achieve standards required by the university of Leeds.
- Work within Trainee Sonographer Scope of Practice and own competences and can recognise and seek assistance when required.
- To be a fully participating member of the Ultrasound team including attending any relevant departmental meetings.
- Assisting Radiologists, Sonographers and Clinicians.
- Escorting and chaperoning patients for ultrasound
- Assisting with any ultrasound scan if required.
- Caring for patients during and after procedures.
- Providing high standard of patient care and communication.
- Be aware of individual client and patient needs and demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in sometimes highly emotive situations.
- Communicate effectively across a range of health care professions.
- Communicate effectively with clients and patients from different backgrounds, or who may have challenging behaviours, learning or physical disabilities or who may have received bad news.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc/ Equivalent in diagnostic radiography
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working in the NHS radiology department as a qualified radiographer
- Experience of working with CRIS/PACS/Medical equipment
- Knowledge of IRR99 and IRMER, CoSHH, Health and Safety and other relevant regulations governing particular specialities
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Ultrasound and knowledge of examinations that may be performed
- Experience of working with others and integrating with teams
- Evidence of interest in ultrasound
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
- Janet Underwood
- Job title
- Ultrasound Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01535 292251
- Additional information
Karen Barrett Clinical Educator in Ultrasound
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