University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sonographer Trainee in Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine

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Job summary

Role to start 3rd September 2023

Please note: Band 7 in line with Annex 21 for a two year programme (70% pay of band 7 in year one and 75% pay of band 7 in year 2).

This is an exciting opportunity to join this prestigious full-time two-year Training course at UCLH in partnership with University College London (UCL) to develop academic and professional skills in Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine. The post holder will work as a supervised trainee subject to competency training for ultrasound scanning for pregnant women at 11-14 weeks gestation, anomaly scans and fetal well-being assessments in the Ultrasound Screening Unit (USU) at UCLH. The job is split between two years; the first year will be spent as a 'junior' trainee and following successful completion of the training competencies, will progress to a 'senior' position in the second year. 'Senior' trainees will be required to perform obstetric ultrasound and contribute to training the 'juniors'. There will also be opportunities for training and development in our Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit, Antenatal Clinic and Labour Ward. The trainee's will be paid under annex 21 of Agenda for Change.

Main duties of the job

This programme is open only to candidates who successfully apply to the associated Master (MSc) programme in Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine developed by UCL in collaboration with UCLH. The candidate is expected to apply to the MSc at UCL and pay for the annual student fee according with the country of origin (details to be available soon). The MSC and the employment at UCLH are joint. Candidates move from junior (1styear) to senior (2ndyear) by passing their first year competencies as reviewed between UCLH and UCL. Clinical competencies are reviewed throughout the course. The candidates UCLH employment is based on compliance with continuing and completing the UCL programme. Individuals are responsible for paying their tuition fees for the duration of the course. There will be some sharing of information between UCL and UCLH to meet the above-mentioned criteria.

About us

The applicant will work at UCLH and will be based in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing. During the first year the applicant will work at the Ultrasound Screening Unit (USU) of the Integrated Antenatal Service, providing the scanning service for routine ultrasound antenatal assessment in the three trimesters. During the second year the candidate will continue to scan in the USU but will be involved in training and care in fetal medicine and other specialist clinics. Time dedicated for education, training and research will be included in the day time working pattern of 37.5 hours per week. There is educational time allocated within employment hours (37.5). Study time in addition to this will be required and is in an individual's own time. The contract is based on annex 21 of agenda for change terms and conditions.

Details

Date posted

18 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,747 a year Inclusive of HCAS (1st year 70% & 2nd year 75% of Band 7)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-1512-A

Job locations

UCLH

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Job description

Job responsibilities

This training programme includes daily teaching sessions in the form of ultrasound and fetal medicine case discussions and an opportunity to further enhance your skills in Teaching and Research. A certificate of training will be provided to all successful trainees at the end of the Fellowship in association with the achievement of the higher MSc degree.

Please note that GMC registration is not an essential criterion but if candidates obtain GMC registration with license to practice during the course, they could work on the out of hours Obstetrics and Gynaecology rota. This is not mandatory. The post holder will be entitled to apply for a free ISUOG (International Society of ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology) trainee membership for two years. If candidates act as doctors within this time they will have any honorary contract that covers them clinically but all sonographer programme work terms and conditions are in line with AFC band 7 annex 21

2 year training course with University College London (UCL)

Please note: for furtherclarificationon role and a URL link to the UCL MSc webpage please see attachment doc -Additional information Final.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Mr Raffaele Napolitano, Consultant Obstetrician & MSc Programme Lead raffaele.napolitano@nhs.net.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This training programme includes daily teaching sessions in the form of ultrasound and fetal medicine case discussions and an opportunity to further enhance your skills in Teaching and Research. A certificate of training will be provided to all successful trainees at the end of the Fellowship in association with the achievement of the higher MSc degree.

Please note that GMC registration is not an essential criterion but if candidates obtain GMC registration with license to practice during the course, they could work on the out of hours Obstetrics and Gynaecology rota. This is not mandatory. The post holder will be entitled to apply for a free ISUOG (International Society of ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology) trainee membership for two years. If candidates act as doctors within this time they will have any honorary contract that covers them clinically but all sonographer programme work terms and conditions are in line with AFC band 7 annex 21

2 year training course with University College London (UCL)

Please note: for furtherclarificationon role and a URL link to the UCL MSc webpage please see attachment doc -Additional information Final.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Mr Raffaele Napolitano, Consultant Obstetrician & MSc Programme Lead raffaele.napolitano@nhs.net.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

  • An upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant science-based discipline, or a medical qualification (MBBS) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard as determined by UCL. Applicants will be health care professionals with a primary graduation in the field of medicine or health science with the aim of developing academic and practical skills in obstetric ultrasound (for example obstetricians, radiologists, midwives, geneticists, basic scientists).

Desirable

  • MRCOG Part 1
  • GMC registration with licence to practice

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic experience
  • Experience of working As part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience in Obstetric ultrasound
  • Experience of clinical teaching

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
  • Ability to lead new projects
  • Good standard of computer literacy
  • Research in related field
  • Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical audit clinical governance
  • Ability to undertake Clinical Audit projects

Other requirements

Desirable

  • Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

  • An upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant science-based discipline, or a medical qualification (MBBS) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard as determined by UCL. Applicants will be health care professionals with a primary graduation in the field of medicine or health science with the aim of developing academic and practical skills in obstetric ultrasound (for example obstetricians, radiologists, midwives, geneticists, basic scientists).

Desirable

  • MRCOG Part 1
  • GMC registration with licence to practice

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic experience
  • Experience of working As part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience in Obstetric ultrasound
  • Experience of clinical teaching

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
  • Ability to lead new projects
  • Good standard of computer literacy
  • Research in related field
  • Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical audit clinical governance
  • Ability to undertake Clinical Audit projects

Other requirements

Desirable

  • Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Raffaele Napolitano

raffaele.napolitano@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

18 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,747 a year Inclusive of HCAS (1st year 70% & 2nd year 75% of Band 7)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-1512-A

Job locations

UCLH

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


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