Job summary
This is an exciting new opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer to join our small friendly team to participate in all disciplines of ultrasound within our purpose built scanning units.
Full time and part time applicants considered
We provide scans to a range of service users including obstetrics, abdominal, gynaecology, small parts, musculo-skeletal and vascular services across the three hospital sites as well as at community hospitals in the area.
Main duties of the job
All Advanced Practitioner Sonographers will scan independently and report all studies undertaken. Support from the Radiologist team is available if required for more complex cases.
Applicants must be ultrasound qualified (Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or Pg Diploma in Medical Ultrasound) with state registration and possess a full UK driving license and must have at least 1 years ultrasound practical experience in an established Ultrasound department.
The candidate will be able to scan abdominal, gynaecology, obstetrics, small parts and DVT's. Musculo-skeletal qualification or additional vascular qualification would be an advantage.
Flexi-working, ad hoc working and job sharing considered.
CPD and role expansion is actively encouraged.
About us
We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Advanced Practitioner Sonographer to join our small friendly team at Grimsby Site.
You will be required to participate in General Medical and Obstetric Ultrasound in purpose built units with dedicated GE ultrasound machines in both the Obstetric Department and General Department.
We offer an Obstetric Ultrasound Service at Louth County Hospital on a Tuesday and Friday.
The department offers a 7 day service to its stakeholders and it is a requirement that the post holder be flexible with working hours.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Advanced Practitioner Sonographer to join our small friendly team at Grimsby Site.
You will be required to participate in General Medical and Obstetric Ultrasound in purpose built units with dedicated GE ultrasound machines in both the Obstetric Department and General Department.
We offer an Obstetric Ultrasound Service at Louth County Hospital on a Tuesday and Friday.
The department offers a 7 day service to its stakeholders and it is a requirement that the post holder be flexible with working hours.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oDCR(R) or BSc
- oPost Graduate Ultrasound Qualification in Obstetrics abdominal , gynecology and vascular
- oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development
- oHCPC Registration
Desirable
- oQualification in Musculo-skeletal ultrasound.
Occupational Experience
Essential
- Two years previous NHS experience / employment
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oDCR(R) or BSc
- oPost Graduate Ultrasound Qualification in Obstetrics abdominal , gynecology and vascular
- oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development
- oHCPC Registration
Desirable
- oQualification in Musculo-skeletal ultrasound.
Occupational Experience
Essential
- Two years previous NHS experience / employment
Desirable
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).
