Job summary
An exciting opportunity in the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation on behalf of the North East and North Cumbria Regional Imaging and Diagnostics Academy to facilitate the development of a network-wide and paediatric focused ultrasound training programme to support education and training for the multi-professional workforce both medical and non-medical while expanding the capacity to train in ultrasound within the region particularly focused on paediatric ultrasound training, encompassing the use of training dedicated ultrasound lists, simulated training using simulators and simulated reporting environment which will provide sustainability for the future and will align with the region wide aims and target to develop and expand the paediatric ultrasound services within NENC.
We are looking for enthusiastic Sonographers with extensive experience of work in adult and paediatric sonography with previous experience of teaching and training in sonography in particular.
- Interview Date Tuesday, 16 April 2024
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
Post holder will be performing different types of ultrasound with main focus on paediatric sonography within the Royal Victoria Infirmary Radiology Department within the newly developing ultrasound training and simulation suite with focus on the multi-professional workforce training and development in sonography, particularly paediatric ultrasound provision within a training dedicated ultrasound list.
Also the post holder will be developing training material for both clinical and simulated sonography training within the region as part of the regional imaging and diagnostics academy using a paediatric ultrasound simulator and the simulated/virtual learning environment in the Northern Radiology Academy Simulation Suites.
Funding is available for 1 WTE until 01 June 2026 initially and this post can be shared between multiple successful candidates on the basis of secondment and the hours will be negotiated with the successful candidates accordingly to suit theirs and their local unit circumstances, hence the applicants are required to obtain their line manager approval prior to application.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be required to prepare and provide training for trainees during their session commitment. The training sessions will be for specialist trainees in radiology as well as other health professionals such as Sonographers while joining our busy, friendly Ultrasound team to perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations including general abdominal, gynaecological, paediatric, transplant kidneys, small parts, venous and carotid Doppler ultrasound.
- The post holder will form part of both the Ultrasound Team and the Regional Imaging and Diagnostics Academy, working alongside other allied healthcare workers, consultant radiologist trainers, Training Programme Directors, Academy Lead and Academy Management team to develop and deliver an Ultrasound training and imaging programme using ultrasound simulated training equipment and clinical ultrasound sessions.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be required to prepare and provide training for trainees during their session commitment. The training sessions will be for specialist trainees in radiology as well as other health professionals such as Sonographers while joining our busy, friendly Ultrasound team to perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations including general abdominal, gynaecological, paediatric, transplant kidneys, small parts, venous and carotid Doppler ultrasound.
- The post holder will form part of both the Ultrasound Team and the Regional Imaging and Diagnostics Academy, working alongside other allied healthcare workers, consultant radiologist trainers, Training Programme Directors, Academy Lead and Academy Management team to develop and deliver an Ultrasound training and imaging programme using ultrasound simulated training equipment and clinical ultrasound sessions.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Post Graduate qualification in ultrasound or equivalent
- HCPC Registration or equivalent voluntary register
- Evidence of ongoing CPD.
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Have evidence of involvement in teaching and training
- Previous experience in Paediatric Sonography
- Has undertaken in depth practical ultrasound training, understands the technology and safety issues relating to diagnostic ultrasound, is familiar with normal and abnormal anatomy, has expert knowledge of abnormalities and is confident and competent to work autonomously
- Knowledge of up-to-date developments in ultrasound policy and practice
Desirable
- Experience in a regional or specialist centre
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work in a team or independently as required
- IT skills for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Post Graduate qualification in ultrasound or equivalent
- HCPC Registration or equivalent voluntary register
- Evidence of ongoing CPD.
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Have evidence of involvement in teaching and training
- Previous experience in Paediatric Sonography
- Has undertaken in depth practical ultrasound training, understands the technology and safety issues relating to diagnostic ultrasound, is familiar with normal and abnormal anatomy, has expert knowledge of abnormalities and is confident and competent to work autonomously
- Knowledge of up-to-date developments in ultrasound policy and practice
Desirable
- Experience in a regional or specialist centre
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work in a team or independently as required
- IT skills for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
