Job summary
**Previous applicants need not apply**
The post holder will be part of a team in delivering high quality diagnostic care and the right test at the right time.
Experience in lower lower limb DVT and large joint MSK scanning skills is desired.
You must be highly competent and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery and excellent patient care.
You must hold a UK recognised Pg. Diploma or Pg. Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent and state registration with HCPC or equivalent is essential.
Join us and you will be part of a community that recognises your contribution.
- This is primarily a clinical role with a degree of first line management appropriate to address service needs and to support 7 days, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.
- To always provide a commitment to the highest quality patient care and to actively participate in programmes to develop excellent standards of patient care.
- Provide specialist advice pertaining to ultrasound service.
- Responsible for training and supervision of all staff within the ultrasound unit.
- Deputise to Lead Sonographer when required.
- To be receptive to new ways of working to ensure that the ultrasound department continues to remain resilient and flexible to changing service pressures and needs.
- To be conversant with national changes in diagnostics service delivery.
Main duties of the job
- Perform general ultrasound scans including small parts, groins, musculoskeletal, DVT and AAA surveillance studies according to Trust, Departmental and Statutory regulations.
- To ensure delivery of the highest standard of care possible for patients by maintaining and monitoring consistently high standards of clinical competence within the Ultrasound team.
- To clinically justify ultrasound requests by prioritizing in accordance with clinical urgency.
- Assist and deal effectively with unpredictable patient demand.
- Use equipment effectively and reporting any faults through appropriate channels.
- To be conversant with departmental computer systems and ensure that accurate records are maintained.
- Participate in audit and quality assurance program.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people.
We have entered into a Group Model with neighboring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a high standard of patient care.
Assess and report on own specialist workload.
To communicate effectively to ensure the smooth running of the service.
To supervise Ultrasound staff and Students.
Deputise for Modality Lead Sonographer
To be open, positive, and flexible in considering implementation of changes which align with national priorities.
To maintain a high standard of clinical governance by taking an active role in audit, peer review and QA programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a high standard of patient care.
Assess and report on own specialist workload.
To communicate effectively to ensure the smooth running of the service.
To supervise Ultrasound staff and Students.
Deputise for Modality Lead Sonographer
To be open, positive, and flexible in considering implementation of changes which align with national priorities.
To maintain a high standard of clinical governance by taking an active role in audit, peer review and QA programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Sonographer with MSC, DMU, Post Graduate Diploma or certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
- HCPC registered or equivalent
- Recognised post graduate qualification in Vascular / MSK Ultrasound
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Ultrasound and independent reporting
- Ability to successfully manage people and change
- Expert knowledge of Ultrasound
- Provide clinical and professional leadership to support, inspire and supervise staff development
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
- Ability to successfully manage people and change
- Flexible approach
- Analyses problems and implements effective and proper solutions
- Able to convey accurate information to patients and colleagues ensuring comprehension of complex data
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Sonographer with MSC, DMU, Post Graduate Diploma or certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
- HCPC registered or equivalent
- Recognised post graduate qualification in Vascular / MSK Ultrasound
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Ultrasound and independent reporting
- Ability to successfully manage people and change
- Expert knowledge of Ultrasound
- Provide clinical and professional leadership to support, inspire and supervise staff development
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
- Ability to successfully manage people and change
- Flexible approach
- Analyses problems and implements effective and proper solutions
- Able to convey accurate information to patients and colleagues ensuring comprehension of complex data
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
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).
