Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, hard-working and progressive Ultrasound team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. The ultrasound department scans approximately 40,000 patients per year in a variety of clinical settings, working alongside Consultant Radiologists and supporting Radiology and Obstetric Registrar Ultrasound training together with an on-going Trainee Sonographer programme.
We are looking for a self-motivated and well organised Sonographer with proven ability to work autonomously. As an experienced and competent Sonographer, you will understand the need for a caring and compassionate approach along with attention to detail. You will be expected to play a key role in the delivery of a quality ultrasound service over a 7 day working week.
As a minimum, you will undertake obstetric, gynaecological and abdominal ultrasound examinations providing independent reports - this includes early pregnancy assessment, anomaly and fetal growth obstetric scans in accordance with FASP guidelines, gynaecological emergency, acute surgical admissions and one-stop clinics for haematuria and post-menopausal bleeding. Specialist interest in MSK, small parts or neck sonography would be desirable but is not essential.
Main duties of the job
The ultrasound department has 5 dedicated clinical rooms and provides Sonographer support to other clinics at the Royal Cornwall Hospital site. The service is also delivered across 6 community sites.All Sonographers are expected to rotate through some or all of these sites, The ability to travel independently between sites and have unrestricted access to a motor vehicle insured for business purposes.
We have a Managed Equipment Service with Canon, the main rooms at RCHT being equipped with Canon Aplio 550's with Aplio 450's at the community sites. Imaging archiving is supported by the Insignia PACS system.
This is a part time post working 19 hours per week, which will encompass some flexible working at weekends and evenings.
You will have the DMU / PgCert / PgDip or equivalent. Consideration will be given to Sonographers from any professional background provided at least a CASE-accredited PgCert in obstetrics is held. Due to current training commitments we are not able to consider applicants with qualifications which are not CASE-accredited and where further training would be required to conform to FASP guidelines.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work flexibly within the team to maximise the use of equipment and facilities, offering choice of appointment time and location for the patients. This includes weekend and extended day workingTo ensure patients have a positive experience within the ultrasound departmentTo ensure communication with patients is sensitive to the circumstances of the appointmentTo take part in departmental audit programmeTo maintain professional standards at all times, upholding professional codes of practiceTo fulfil Trust requirements for mandatory training and appraisalTo undertake appropriate CPD including acquisition of further scanning skills if required
To support workforce development in ultrasound scanning skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work flexibly within the team to maximise the use of equipment and facilities, offering choice of appointment time and location for the patients. This includes weekend and extended day workingTo ensure patients have a positive experience within the ultrasound departmentTo ensure communication with patients is sensitive to the circumstances of the appointmentTo take part in departmental audit programmeTo maintain professional standards at all times, upholding professional codes of practiceTo fulfil Trust requirements for mandatory training and appraisalTo undertake appropriate CPD including acquisition of further scanning skills if required
To support workforce development in ultrasound scanning skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in medical ultrasound to Pg Dip level or PgCert in obstetrics/gynaecology
- HPC/Governing Body Registration
- Current NHS experience
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (or working towards)
- DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Proven competency in performing Ultrasound scans [abdominal,gynae and obstetrics]
Desirable
- Extensive clinical and technical knowledge
- Specialist skills eg.small parts, MSK or neck
- Experience in using PACS, RIS and voice recognition software, windows applications
Skills
Essential
- Independent reporting skills
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to manage/prioritise under pressure
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
- Current UK drivers Licence
Desirable
- Staff management and leadership
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Ability to develop protocols for use in the ultrasound service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in medical ultrasound to Pg Dip level or PgCert in obstetrics/gynaecology
- HPC/Governing Body Registration
- Current NHS experience
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (or working towards)
- DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Proven competency in performing Ultrasound scans [abdominal,gynae and obstetrics]
Desirable
- Extensive clinical and technical knowledge
- Specialist skills eg.small parts, MSK or neck
- Experience in using PACS, RIS and voice recognition software, windows applications
Skills
Essential
- Independent reporting skills
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to manage/prioritise under pressure
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
- Current UK drivers Licence
Desirable
- Staff management and leadership
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Ability to develop protocols for use in the ultrasound service
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
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).
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