Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 7 Ultrasonographer

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated UK experienced and HCPC registered Sonographer with high standards,who is passionate about their work and committed to the pursuit of excellence to join our developing clinical team at BHRUT. You will be part of a great team ofdiverseprofessionals that areequallypassionate about delivering an excellent patient experience and maintaining the highest standards at all times in line with our Trust Objectives.We recognise value by offering great benefits to our staff, and we strive to ensure support is available at all times to develop your career and learn new skills.

What we offer:

  • Ongoing support for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) delivered through a tailored budget to enhance upskilling and professional development.
  • An active culture where advanced clinical practice is supported and championed, leading to Enhanced Practitioner roles or Progressive leadership.
  • Excellent work/life balance through flexible working patterns (including site location).
  • HCAS+ a recruitment & retention premium (combination equalling circa £10K).
  • Opportunities to supplement salary with ad hoc evening clinics and weekend work.
  • Expertise to expand your scope of practice via our cofounded US academy, and be an integral part of education, development and teaching.

Main duties of the job

Essential Requirements:

  • Post graduate ultrasound qualifications.
  • HCPC, or other relevant professional registration, preferably with a strong NHS History.
  • Previous applicants need not apply.

The post-holder participates in the provision of a high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound Service to the Trust, supporting the Ultrasound Managers in the day-to-day organisation of the department and accepting responsibility for designated areas of work.

FULL TIME/PART TIME/FLEXIBLE HOURS AVAILABLE

About us

With a dedicated workforce of more than 7,500 staff and volunteers, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the larger acute trusts in the country.

We provide care for a population of about 750,000 people across north east London (NEL), and that number is predicted to increase by 15 per cent over the next ten years. Our Trust serves three London boroughs with diverse populations, and more than half of our workforce identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic. In addition, eight out of every ten employees are women, and most of our workforce live within the host boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge.

We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Details

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per Annum Inclusive/ will be pro rata for part time role.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

162-3438-BK-H

Job locations

Across-sites-based at Queens Hospital and King Georges Hospitals

Rom Valley Way,

Romford

RM7 0AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a band 7 sonographer, you will be expected to produce high-quality diagnostic images and reports as well as providing a supportive learning environment for sonographers in-training. As part of the established audit culture, you will also be expected to support participation and leadership of the centrally registered audit and continuous improvement programmes.

About us:

We are a very large, ever evolvingRadiology Department consisting of 16 General Ultrasound rooms, 9 Obstetric rooms,FMU unit,5CT scanners,6MRI scanners as well as a dedicated Interventional Theatre Suite.The trust ultrasound department caters for a wide range of services including obstetrics, general/surgical, urology, gynaecology, paediatrics, head, neck (including diagnostic and therapeutic intervention),contrast enhanced ultrasound,andmusculoskeletal (including therapeutic injections).

Important Notice: -

A Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) of £5000 per annum (pro rata if part time) will be paid. You will receive this payment in your salary each month. This will be reviewed annually.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a band 7 sonographer, you will be expected to produce high-quality diagnostic images and reports as well as providing a supportive learning environment for sonographers in-training. As part of the established audit culture, you will also be expected to support participation and leadership of the centrally registered audit and continuous improvement programmes.

About us:

We are a very large, ever evolvingRadiology Department consisting of 16 General Ultrasound rooms, 9 Obstetric rooms,FMU unit,5CT scanners,6MRI scanners as well as a dedicated Interventional Theatre Suite.The trust ultrasound department caters for a wide range of services including obstetrics, general/surgical, urology, gynaecology, paediatrics, head, neck (including diagnostic and therapeutic intervention),contrast enhanced ultrasound,andmusculoskeletal (including therapeutic injections).

Important Notice: -

A Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) of £5000 per annum (pro rata if part time) will be paid. You will receive this payment in your salary each month. This will be reviewed annually.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Hold BSc Radiography, College of Radiographers
  • Diploma or equivalent, recognised by the College of Radiographers; and Current State Registration
  • Hold a PGDip in Ultrasound or its equivalent.

Desirable

  • Membership of the Society of Radiographers is strongly recommended
  • Membership of the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS).
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

SKILLS/ ABILITIES

Essential

  • Provide accurate reports and diagnostic images Communications skills
  • Able to manage conflict and difficult situations IT literate
  • Good interpersonal skills and organizational skills

Desirable

  • ECDL

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Completion of a period of supervised and assessed practical training in ultrasound
  • Minimum of three years experience in wide range of general and specialist imaging techniques.

Desirable

  • Post ultrasound qualification experience is desirable.
  • Evidence of further clinical training and sub-specialty course attendance.
  • Evidence of high level of commitment to CPD.
Person Specification

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Hold BSc Radiography, College of Radiographers
  • Diploma or equivalent, recognised by the College of Radiographers; and Current State Registration
  • Hold a PGDip in Ultrasound or its equivalent.

Desirable

  • Membership of the Society of Radiographers is strongly recommended
  • Membership of the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS).
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

SKILLS/ ABILITIES

Essential

  • Provide accurate reports and diagnostic images Communications skills
  • Able to manage conflict and difficult situations IT literate
  • Good interpersonal skills and organizational skills

Desirable

  • ECDL

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Completion of a period of supervised and assessed practical training in ultrasound
  • Minimum of three years experience in wide range of general and specialist imaging techniques.

Desirable

  • Post ultrasound qualification experience is desirable.
  • Evidence of further clinical training and sub-specialty course attendance.
  • Evidence of high level of commitment to CPD.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across-sites-based at Queens Hospital and King Georges Hospitals

Rom Valley Way,

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across-sites-based at Queens Hospital and King Georges Hospitals

Rom Valley Way,

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ultrasound Lead Queens

Hanna Mitcalfe

Hanna.mitcalfe@nhs.net

01708435000

Details

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per Annum Inclusive/ will be pro rata for part time role.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

162-3438-BK-H

Job locations

Across-sites-based at Queens Hospital and King Georges Hospitals

Rom Valley Way,

Romford

RM7 0AG


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