Ultrasound Trainee Post

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides an extensive ultrasound service to the people of North West London. We are pleased to offer an exciting and unique opportunity for a healthcare professional to develop their career as a Sonographer.

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to take on a fixed term training post with us, based at either Hammersmith or St Mary's hospital.

Applicants should ensure they meet the minimum academic requirements expected of the Kings College clinical ultrasound programme, where you will be completing a postgraduate diploma.

The ultrasound service at Imperial is delivered predominantly by a dedicated, highly skilled and experienced team of sonographers, working closely alongside Consultant radiologists. You will be developing your general ultrasound skills at an exciting time for the imaging workforce. All trainees in ultrasound within NW London are given the opportunity to learn and develop at our Ultrasound academy, which offers state of the art simulation equipment and training lists alongside dedicated practice educators.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced radiographer, nurse or allied health professional to progress their career and develop new and highly sought after knowledge and skills in a supportive environment within North West London.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of an efficient US service.
• To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
• To maintain a safe working environment within the US department.
• To complete clinical assessments and theory assessments in General Abdomen and Gynaecology ultrasound in order to achieve the PG Diploma from the University.
• To keep up to date with mandatory trainings.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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