Job summary
A full-time Enhanced practice sonographer vacancy has opened to join our ultrasound services across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust.This role will be cross-site, covering St Albans City Hospital & Hemel Hempstead Hospital & Watford General Hospital.
The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing towards the efficient service delivery of ultrasound services.
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:
- To contribute to the operational duties of the ultrasound departments services across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust. Including maternity, general, inpatients and acute referrals.
- To be an effective member of the Ultrasound team, promoting the trust values through our workforce.
- Provide a high standard of Sonographer/ultrasound services to radiologists and patients.
- Complete ultrasound examinations to a high standard.
- Supervision of junior staff, international recruits and students through induction and training programmes.
This post is ideal for strong communicators who enjoy working part of a close-knit team.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently undertake, interpret and analyse ultrasound scan findings.
Independently produce a report identifying normality, interpreting variants and common pathologies.
Has a role in supporting training and development of junior staff.
To be independently and autonomously performing a wide range of examinations including complex cases.
Provide expertise, supervision, peer review and guidance to less experienced colleagues.
5% of reports to be peer reviewed using BMUS peer review tool. Learning points from peer review to inform developmental needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently undertake, interpret and analyse ultrasound scan findings.
Independently produce a report identifying normality, interpreting variants and common pathologies.
Has a role in supporting training and development of junior staff.
To be independently and autonomously performing a wide range of examinations including complex cases.
Provide expertise, supervision, peer review and guidance to less experienced colleagues.
5% of reports to be peer reviewed using BMUS peer review tool. Learning points from peer review to inform developmental needs.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DMU or PgD in Ultrasound or PgC/PgD in: oa chosen clinical speciality. oadvanced practice skills of reporting. oadvanced communication. oextended pathophysiology
- HCPC registered.
Desirable
- MSc, or working towards one.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies.
- Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Actively participates in CPD relevant to professional needs.
Experience:
Essential
- Proficient NHS ultrasound experience in Obstetrics, gynaecology or general medical ultrasound.
- Previously worked at Practitioner Sonographer level.
Desirable
- Sub-specialism skills and competencies.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DMU or PgD in Ultrasound or PgC/PgD in: oa chosen clinical speciality. oadvanced practice skills of reporting. oadvanced communication. oextended pathophysiology
- HCPC registered.
Desirable
- MSc, or working towards one.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies.
- Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Actively participates in CPD relevant to professional needs.
Experience:
Essential
- Proficient NHS ultrasound experience in Obstetrics, gynaecology or general medical ultrasound.
- Previously worked at Practitioner Sonographer level.
Desirable
- Sub-specialism skills and competencies.
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).
