Job summary
Join our expanding ultrasound service at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, supporting diagnostic imaging across hospital sites and the development of the new Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre. Our ultrasound team provides a high quality diagnostic service across Trust sites including Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Peterborough City Hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre services. We are looking for aSonographerwho enjoys working independently while contributing to a supportive multidisciplinary imaging team. The successful candidate will undertake a range of ultrasound examinations including general, obstetric and gynaecological scanningand will support the continued development of ultrasound services across the Trust. Flexible working and part time applications are welcome.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high quality ultrasound service across Trust sites and will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing and reporting ultrasound examinations including general, obstetric and gynaecological scans
- Contributing to the organisation and delivery of ultrasound services across Trust sites
- Maintaining high clinical and professional standards within the ultrasound department
- Participating in service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
- Working collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams
Working hours will be between 08:00 and 20:00 across a seven day service, with working patterns agreed locally.
About us
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides imaging services across multiple hospital sites including Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Peterborough City Hospital, alongside Community Diagnostic Centre services. The Trust is continuing to expand diagnostic capacity through the development of a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Peterborough, which will include MRI, CT, X-ray, DEXA and ultrasound within a modern purpose built facility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifiations
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (D|MU or CASE accredited PgC/PgD or equivalent
- Registration with an appropriate professional body such as Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Relevant undergraduate healthcare qualification (Radiography, Midwifery or equivalent)
Desirable
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform and report ultrasound examinations independently
Experience
Essential
- Experience performing and reporting diagnostic ultrasound examinations independently
- Experience in two or more of the following areas o General abdominal ultrasound o Obstetric ultrasound o Gynaecological ultrasound
Desirable
- Experience working within an NHS ultrasound service
Person Specification
Education & Qualifiations
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (D|MU or CASE accredited PgC/PgD or equivalent
- Registration with an appropriate professional body such as Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Relevant undergraduate healthcare qualification (Radiography, Midwifery or equivalent)
Desirable
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform and report ultrasound examinations independently
Experience
Essential
- Experience performing and reporting diagnostic ultrasound examinations independently
- Experience in two or more of the following areas o General abdominal ultrasound o Obstetric ultrasound o Gynaecological ultrasound
Desirable
- Experience working within an NHS 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).
