Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated individual with high clinical standards and a commitment to delivery of excellent patient care?
We are recruiting a Sonographer to a new post as part of the service expansion incorporating the new Community Diagnostic Centre The successful applicant will join our friendly forward thinking team in delivering a high quality diagnostic ultrasound service.
There are 14 scan rooms plus additional rooms in a bespoke women's health unit and our new community sites. We have a range of modern equipment which is updated under a rolling replacement programme.
You will work across all sites from outpatient and day case surgery on the Leigh site to complex inpatient cases as well as general medical and obstetrics on the Wigan sites plus additional scan sites within the community.
Flexible working patterns may be required. Part time working/flexible working requests will be considered.
Candidates: Please be aware that you will be asked to present your original qualifications at interview.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards
Main duties of the job
A varied clinical skill mix within the range of obstetrics, gynae/transvaginal, general medical scans.
Experience in small parts / MSK would also be desirable.
For those who undertake obstetrics, the ability to take part in combined screening is required, therefore a DQASS sonographer code is essential.
You will participate in regular clinical governance and audit.
We offer a flexible person centred and innovative approach to supporting staff and service development. There is also a student training programme within our recently acquired academic hub in collaboration with the University which is supported by our clinical lead practice education facilitators.
You will be welcomed by a supportive team of 16 Sonographers. We actively encourage and support CPD and further training (including MSK). There is a strong focus on in house mentoring and preceptorship to encourage personal development and promote leadership skills to enable you to develop and grow professionally.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide and deliver a high quality and effective Ultrasound service by independently performing Ultrasound examinations, interpreting the images, producing and issuing a report to the referring clinician and ensuring an optimum patient experience.
- Participate in the training of multi-disciplinary staff groups
- Responsible for checking, vetting and prioritising ultrasound requests.
- To be constantly seeking ways to improve standards and performance including audit and peer review
- Assist and participate in biopsy and other interventional procedures if require
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide and deliver a high quality and effective Ultrasound service by independently performing Ultrasound examinations, interpreting the images, producing and issuing a report to the referring clinician and ensuring an optimum patient experience.
- Participate in the training of multi-disciplinary staff groups
- Responsible for checking, vetting and prioritising ultrasound requests.
- To be constantly seeking ways to improve standards and performance including audit and peer review
- Assist and participate in biopsy and other interventional procedures if require
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CASE accredited ultrasound course -Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU,Post graduate Certificate/Diploma
- PgC/PgD)
Desirable
- Experience of advanced practice in some Ultrasound techniques
- Member of professional Bodies HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Recent Ultrasound scanning and reporting experience in Obstetric, Medical or Gynae examinations
- Experience of working on own initiative or as part of a team
- Continuous professional development
Desirable
- Mentoring and Teaching Skills
Skills
Essential
- Dynamic, motivated, proactive with an ability to problem solve
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and good organisational skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate professional interests and motivation
- To contribute positively to development of the Imaging Service
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of pathologies relevant to Ultrasound and current trends in all areas of Ultrasound
Additional
Essential
- Dynamic, motivated, proactive with an ability to problem solve.
- Willingness to take part in training of Medical Staff in Ultrasound scanning
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CASE accredited ultrasound course -Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU,Post graduate Certificate/Diploma
- PgC/PgD)
Desirable
- Experience of advanced practice in some Ultrasound techniques
- Member of professional Bodies HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Recent Ultrasound scanning and reporting experience in Obstetric, Medical or Gynae examinations
- Experience of working on own initiative or as part of a team
- Continuous professional development
Desirable
- Mentoring and Teaching Skills
Skills
Essential
- Dynamic, motivated, proactive with an ability to problem solve
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and good organisational skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate professional interests and motivation
- To contribute positively to development of the Imaging Service
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of pathologies relevant to Ultrasound and current trends in all areas of Ultrasound
Additional
Essential
- Dynamic, motivated, proactive with an ability to problem solve.
- Willingness to take part in training of Medical Staff in Ultrasound scanning
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wigan and Leigh NHS Hospitals
Wigan and Leigh Hospitals
Wigan and Leigh
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
