Job summary
To provide a high quality ultrasound service across the UHB Trust.
Trainees invited to apply.
To be responsible for managing and prioritising workload and to produce comprehensive independent reports
The post holder will work across professional boundaries to improve patient outcomes and take part in the training of others in the specialised field of ultrasound.
Main duties of the job
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications from enthusiastic & motivated Sonographers to join our friendly & experienced team. Trainees also invited to apply
The four Ultrasound departments within UHB are located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital & Solihull Hospital -collectively known as HGS. Between all four sites that make up UHB.
At QEHB we offer a wide range of abdominal, renal, vascular, MSK & small parts scans, plus contrast enhanced scans. Part of our work is assisting in the timely & accurate scanning of liver & renal transplant patients; we are an integral part of the largest European solid organ transplantation programme.
At HGS we offer a wide range of services such as 12 week Nuchal Assessment, F.A.S.P scans as well as general abdominal, small parts and gynaecological examinations.
As a Trust we are committed to developing our Sonographer workforce with a wide access to CPD & education opportunities. We support both Undergraduate & Post Graduate Education. We also support our Sonographer's with in house training.
If you have any queries about the vacancies please contact:
Lucy Chappell 0121 371 2305 lucy.chappell@uhb.nhs.uk (QEHB)
Shazad Akram 0121 424 3186 shazad.akram@uhb.nhs.uk (BHH)
Khawar Ali 0121 424 3186 khawar.ali@uhb.nhs.uk (BHH)
Louise Oakley 0121 424 7374 louise.oakley@uhb.nhs.uk (GHH)
Rachel Jordan 0121 424 5272 rachel.jordan@uhb.nhs.uk (SHH)
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a post graduate accredited qualification in medical ultrasound
- *Must be state registered
Experience
Essential
- *Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
- *To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner
- *Highly specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
Desirable
- *IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system
- *Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols
- *Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
- *Must be prepared to provide practical and theoretical training in medical ultrasound and take responsibility for countersigning reports for Clinicians, Midwives and Radiographers in training
- *Must be prepared to continue with professional development to ensure a high standard of ultrasound examinations
- *Must be able to work effectively in a potentially high pressured, emotive environment
- *Must be committed to providing a high quality US service
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
- *Demonstration of innovation in the healthcare profession.
- *Courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.
- *Positive application of the radiographers code of conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a post graduate accredited qualification in medical ultrasound
- *Must be state registered
Experience
Essential
- *Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
- *To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner
- *Highly specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
Desirable
- *IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system
- *Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols
- *Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
- *Must be prepared to provide practical and theoretical training in medical ultrasound and take responsibility for countersigning reports for Clinicians, Midwives and Radiographers in training
- *Must be prepared to continue with professional development to ensure a high standard of ultrasound examinations
- *Must be able to work effectively in a potentially high pressured, emotive environment
- *Must be committed to providing a high quality US service
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
- *Demonstration of innovation in the healthcare profession.
- *Courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.
- *Positive application of the radiographers code of conduct
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
