Advanced Practitioner/Sonographer (HCPC)
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Job summary
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust with integrated services across the community. Our vision is to ensure that patients are at the heart of what we do, providing excellent clinical outcomes and a safe, first class experience.The organisation is ambitious; growing, developing and reaching new grounds in terms of the care it provides for its patients. We are responding proactively and positively to the challenges faced by the NHS.We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual(s) to join our dynamic and friendly team to deliver a high quality and responsive service to our patients.We are looking for qualified sonographers to apply and the post will be banded according to post qualification experience. Newly qualified and less experienced sonographers or those with only one area of clinical specialism (i.e. holding only a PgCert in Medical Ultrasound rather than a PgDip) are welcome to apply and would be banded at Agenda for change band 7. However, experienced sonographers (and particularly those with wider clinical competence such as (for example MSK, neck/small parts, prostate biopsies) and who are able to able to evidence an extended scope of practice in keeping with the Advanced Practitioner title and with evidence of continual CPD) would be banded at AfC Band 8A. Any individuals appointed at Band 7 would also be supported to work toward Advanced Practitioner status.
Main duties of the job
Advanced Practitioners at Rotherham undertake a wide range of ultrasound examinations including abdominal, gynaecology, obstetric, early pregnancy, musculoskeletal, paediatric and vascular scans. The department sets high standards in compliance with National Screening Committee policies and procedures with good internal QA of sonographers performance. The department is open to flexible working and aims to support their staff with a good work-life balance.Ultrasound examinations operate in five locations within Rotherham hospital grounds; the Whiston Suite, Radiology, Greenoaks Antenatal and Gynaecology clinic, The Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit and the Acute Surgical Unit. Sonographers rotate between the different locations, providing the staff with a varied cross section of work. Sonographers are expected to participate in audit sessions and some organisational aspects of the department. There is also an expectation to support student training. The department operates a 7 days service and sonographers are expected to participate in the weekend rotation.Rotherham is located six miles from Sheffield and close enough to the Peak District to offer a wide range of amenities and leisure activities.For further details about this post or if you would like to arrange an informal site visit, please contact: Annette Brammer (Ultrasound Modality Lead): Annette.Brammer@nhs.net Tel: 01709 426983
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Details
Date posted
20 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9165-23-12-039
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer's website
https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Annette Brammer
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