Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for experienced radiographers or health professionals wishing to enhance their skills to train in the specialist field of Ultrasound. Applicants will be a highly motivated, hardworking individual who can commit to an intense, but highly rewarding training course.
This post is a fixed term for 15 months and requires successful applicants to undertake a qualification in Medical Ultrasound at a Higher Educational Institute. Training module choice will be selected based on service need across these areas. The candidate will then move forward to a Permanent Band 7 post once training has been completed.
Applicants will hold a BSc (hons) Radiography or equivalent with significant post-qualified experience. Contingent upon completing PgCert before progression to PgDip.
We are an enthusiastic team with an excellent track record in sonographer training. We are looking for applicants who have a passion to provide quality care for patients and can commit to the postgraduate training required of the post.
Training will be provided across weekdays/weekends, at multiple sites both within STH and across the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw region as part of a collaborative US training academy.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake practical training in obstetric/gynaecological/vascular and/or general medical ultrasound procedures. This to be determined by the ultrasound leadership team.
- To complete the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Medical Ultrasound provided by a higher educational institute (HEI) that provides accredited ultrasound training to postgraduate level and to continue as specified and required by the radiology service.
- To attend all taught modules provided by the relevant HEI.
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing a high quality diagnostic ultrasound service whilst maintaining high standards of patient care.
- To ensure that practice is carried out in accordance with department policies and protocols.
- Develop the theoretical and practical knowledge/skills required to perform the range of ultrasound examinations in the clinical area of training.
- To undertake all ultrasound procedures delegated by the sonographers/clinical leads as part of training and development.
- To participate in a training programme working flexibly over a 7 day week.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Our Radiology department is accredited with QSI and maintains this success. Our sonographers are passionate providers of care with high quality training and teamwork. We have a collaborative culture consistently improving ourselves with peer support and education provided by sonographers/radiologists.
We have a good record with appraisals for staff engagement considering individual and service needs through our training and development clinical leads. We have developed clinical lead roles across our service such as head and neck, MSK, obstetrics and gynae, vascular and intervention.
Sonographers have been supported to present at conferences such as BMUS, published research or provided lectures at universities. We are a busy service with an interesting patient caseload which represent fantastic potential for experience gain and job satisfaction. Please get in touch for further information on how you might thrive by joining our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 6 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 7.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 15 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 6 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 7.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 15 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of post graduate level study or demonstrable experience of practice equivalent to an AfC 6 level.
- Must hold professional portfolio.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general radiography or equivalent health profession practice
- Extensive post BSc qualification experience.
- Experience of work within busy clinical areas and demonstrate an ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the sonographer role as part of the patient journey.
- Commitment to undertake ALL training requirements of the post and progress as service need requires.
Desirable
- Experience of managing multiple priorities.
- Evidence of having spent time informally in an ultrasound department
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to develop own skills and a commitment to Continued Professional Development.
- Able to cope with stressful, distressing, and emotional circumstances.
Desirable
- Awareness of RSI - and how to limit risks.
- Car driver
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexibility to work on required sites including bespoke regional training commitments across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICB.
- Ability to undertake both clinical and academic elements required to complete the postgraduate modules required by the service.
- Demonstrate drive and resilience
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of post graduate level study or demonstrable experience of practice equivalent to an AfC 6 level.
- Must hold professional portfolio.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general radiography or equivalent health profession practice
- Extensive post BSc qualification experience.
- Experience of work within busy clinical areas and demonstrate an ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the sonographer role as part of the patient journey.
- Commitment to undertake ALL training requirements of the post and progress as service need requires.
Desirable
- Experience of managing multiple priorities.
- Evidence of having spent time informally in an ultrasound department
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to develop own skills and a commitment to Continued Professional Development.
- Able to cope with stressful, distressing, and emotional circumstances.
Desirable
- Awareness of RSI - and how to limit risks.
- Car driver
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexibility to work on required sites including bespoke regional training commitments across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICB.
- Ability to undertake both clinical and academic elements required to complete the postgraduate modules required by the service.
- Demonstrate drive and resilience
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).
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).
