Job summary
This
is an exciting opportunity to join the Ultrasound team of a large and busy
teaching hospital. The post includes a 10% recruitment and retention premium.
The post holder will be working in a fast paced Ultrasound department
alongside a team of Sonographers and Radiologists. You will be supporting the
delivery of high quality patient care, to our patients at various sites
across the trust.
We
are looking for someone who is a team player with excellent communication
skills and a willingness to work hard. If this is you, then we would love to
hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will be working within the Ultrasound team and will be
required to work across the two main sites of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals
which are the Leeds General Infirmary and St James'. There may also be a
requirement to work at the peripheral sites based at Seacroft and Wharfedale.
We
are a busy Teaching Hospital providing secondary and tertiary care. The post
holder would required to support the obstetric work alongside acute in
patient and out patient services. As a regional transplant centre we also
have a commitment to support the pre and post renal and liver transplant
service. We also have a dedicated Paediatric Ultrasound department. The work
is fast paced, interesting and there are opportunities to develop and expand
your skills.
About us
The
ultrasound department consists of a multi-disciplinary team who work closely
together. We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive group of people who
enjoy working together. This is an exciting opportunity for the right
candidate to develop and expand their ultrasound skills in a fast paced and
pro active environment.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will report directly to the Ultrasound Team Managers and will be
expected to meet the following criteria
To
provide a high quality diagnostic ultrasound service by performing
unsupervised scanning sessions.
To
independently formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound
examinations, and to ensure that this is communicated to
the
appropriate referring clinician.
To
act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff.
To
work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To
maintain on-going professional development through attendance at
clinical/scientific/multi-disciplinary meetings.
To
be involved in clinical training programmes, mentoring and supervising of
both Student Sonographers Specialist Registrar
Radiologists.
In
addition to the above we expect our staff to uphold the core values of the
Trust which are that all staff are
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will report directly to the Ultrasound Team Managers and will be
expected to meet the following criteria
To
provide a high quality diagnostic ultrasound service by performing
unsupervised scanning sessions.
To
independently formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound
examinations, and to ensure that this is communicated to
the
appropriate referring clinician.
To
act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff.
To
work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To
maintain on-going professional development through attendance at
clinical/scientific/multi-disciplinary meetings.
To
be involved in clinical training programmes, mentoring and supervising of
both Student Sonographers Specialist Registrar
Radiologists.
In
addition to the above we expect our staff to uphold the core values of the
Trust which are that all staff are
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Must be able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post(with reasonable adjustments if necessary) including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with trust Policy.
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience
- Have experience of a range of Ultrasound techniques and procedures to include Obstetrics and General Medical Ultrasound
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, pathologies, abnormalities and diseases/conditions.
- Knowledge of local and national guidelines and protocols.
- Must be able to demonstrate evidence of current practice of Ultrasound
Desirable
- Vascular skills to include fistulas, upper and lower limb DVT.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication Skills and experience of counselling skills e.g.breaking bad news.
- High level dexterity and hand eye coordination.
- Proficient IT skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in research relating to Ultrasound.
- Evidence of participation in departmental audits.
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a Degree or equivalent in Healthcare Studies
- To hold the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound form a UK institution.
- State registration with the HCPC or equivalent professional regulatory body
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Master's degree in Medical Ultrasound.
- Certified to perform Nuchal Translucency Screening
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Must be able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post(with reasonable adjustments if necessary) including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with trust Policy.
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience
- Have experience of a range of Ultrasound techniques and procedures to include Obstetrics and General Medical Ultrasound
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, pathologies, abnormalities and diseases/conditions.
- Knowledge of local and national guidelines and protocols.
- Must be able to demonstrate evidence of current practice of Ultrasound
Desirable
- Vascular skills to include fistulas, upper and lower limb DVT.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication Skills and experience of counselling skills e.g.breaking bad news.
- High level dexterity and hand eye coordination.
- Proficient IT skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in research relating to Ultrasound.
- Evidence of participation in departmental audits.
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a Degree or equivalent in Healthcare Studies
- To hold the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound form a UK institution.
- State registration with the HCPC or equivalent professional regulatory body
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Master's degree in Medical Ultrasound.
- Certified to perform Nuchal Translucency Screening
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).
