Job summary
We are fortunate to be looking to expand our services and are looking for an enthusiastic sonographer to join our small, forward thinking friendly Ultrasound department here at the James Paget University Hospital.
Applicants must possess a CASE accredited Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Ultrasound and must be registered with the HCPC or other relevant professional body. Recent NHS experience is required and all applicants must meet the requirements of the role.
Sessions in general medical, obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound are offered with the opportunity to undertake some vascular and musculoskeletal scanning should you have the required qualifications. With the advent of the forthcoming Radiology department expansion, there is a requirement for flexible working (to ensure that the department can provide an 8am - 8pm day and a 7 day week service)
There are active training and preceptorship programmes in place within the department that all staff are involved in (the Ultrasound Department has recently received BMUS endorsement for its preceptorship programme). We have a good support network from our Radiology colleagues and actively encourage participation in non-clinical aspects of the role including audit, CPD and peer review.
This post is open to UK residents only. Previous candidates need not apply. Only short listed candidates will be notified.
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties of the job are as follows:
- To undertake a clinical commitment working to the departmental protocols and scanning guidelines providing a patient focused service.
- To ensure that the highest standards are delivered within the resources available to the department.
- To work closely with other professionals within the clinical team to maintain the highest standards of service provision.
- To be involved in non-clinical aspects of the service provision.
- To work closely and collaboratively with those Directorates to whom a service is provided.
About us
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 230,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas in Norfolk and Suffolk.The James Paget University Hospital is situated on the Norfolk and Suffolk border with the Norfolk Broads and a fine coastline all nearby. The Trust performs well in staff satisfaction surveys and has good retention of staff across the Diagnostic Imaging Department. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children's service.
Patent and staff experience is important to us and these are the values that we live by:
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Respect
- Empowerment
- Support
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder.
Advanced Clinical Practice
- To perform and report ultrasound examinations according to departmental protocols and guidelines
- To supervise and participate in the practical training of student sonographers and/or other medical staff, as required
- To act as a role model
- To participate in a flexible working pattern in order to meet working demands, in particular to be prepared to participate in evening and weekend duties on a rotational basis
- To take responsibility for own actions whilst working alone but also to work as part of a wider team
- To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Quality and Audit
- To be familiar with and adhere to all the Trusts policies, procedures and protocols
- To ensure all standards of ultrasound are maintained in accordance with expected national standards; also to be aware of current ultrasound developments
- To actively participate in service development and improvement and the production of policies and protocols to support this
- To actively take part in clinical audit and peer review
- Be able to demonstrate evidence of ongoing Continued Professional Development (CPD)
- To be responsible for the safe use of ultrasound equipment and to report any equipment fault without delay
- To maintain elements of statutory training and adhere to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder.
Advanced Clinical Practice
- To perform and report ultrasound examinations according to departmental protocols and guidelines
- To supervise and participate in the practical training of student sonographers and/or other medical staff, as required
- To act as a role model
- To participate in a flexible working pattern in order to meet working demands, in particular to be prepared to participate in evening and weekend duties on a rotational basis
- To take responsibility for own actions whilst working alone but also to work as part of a wider team
- To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Quality and Audit
- To be familiar with and adhere to all the Trusts policies, procedures and protocols
- To ensure all standards of ultrasound are maintained in accordance with expected national standards; also to be aware of current ultrasound developments
- To actively participate in service development and improvement and the production of policies and protocols to support this
- To actively take part in clinical audit and peer review
- Be able to demonstrate evidence of ongoing Continued Professional Development (CPD)
- To be responsible for the safe use of ultrasound equipment and to report any equipment fault without delay
- To maintain elements of statutory training and adhere to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CASE accredited Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Ultrasound (or equivalent qualification)
Behaviours
Essential
- Application refelects the Trust values and behaviours
Experience
Essential
- 1 years scanning experience post qualification
Desirable
- Recent NHS experience including reporting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CASE accredited Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Ultrasound (or equivalent qualification)
Behaviours
Essential
- Application refelects the Trust values and behaviours
Experience
Essential
- 1 years scanning experience post qualification
Desirable
- Recent NHS experience including reporting
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).
