Trainee sonographer ultrasound

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Ultrasound team as a trainee sonographer.

This is a 12-month full time/24 month part-time post funded by Health Education England (HEE) employed directly within York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will undertake a Postgraduate Diploma offered by the University of Leeds, starting September 2023.

You must hold registration with the NMC or HCPC

Main duties of the job

Gain all clinical and academic competencies to independently perform ultrasound examinations in Obstetrics, General Medicine and Gynaecology
Gain all clinical and academic competencies to provide a diagnostic report on ultrasound examinations undertaken.
Work as a team member within a multi-disciplinary team, providing a high quality ultrasound service whilst maintaining high standards of patient care

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

09 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-5280194-TS-CG4

Job locations

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO318HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Essential

Registration with the Health Professions/Nursing & Midwifery council
Degree level or equivalent qualification

Essential

Evidence of continuous professional development
Demonstrable excellent communication skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills

Person Specification

Essential

Registration with the Health Professions/Nursing & Midwifery council
Degree level or equivalent qualification

Essential

Evidence of continuous professional development
Demonstrable excellent communication skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills

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.