York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Sonographer Ultrasound

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Job summary

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

  • Clinical placement provided across York, Selby, Malton, Scarborough and Bridlington hospitals. Base hospital site to be decided upon at successful interview. The individual would be expected to work and travel across multiple sites.
  • This is a 12-month full time programme or 24 month part time programme with a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) offered by the University of Leeds, starting September 2024.
  • The programme will consist of 5 modules with varied methods for assessment. The modules include Professional Issues, Physics and Technology, Obstetrics, Medicine and Gynaecology. You will be required to pass all modules to complete the PgDip. Upon successful completion of the PgDip the individual will be eligible to apply for a role as a sonographer.
  • The individual will be paid a band 6 salary with all the rights of an agenda for change staff member. Annual leave cannot be taken when University is scheduled.
  • This post will be subject to a training contract

What qualifications do I require? A 2:1 or above in a relevant undergraduate healthcare degree or science based subject related degree. NHS/healthcare experience is desirable as it will provide the basic skills and experience needed to complete this course.

  • It is desirable to hold registration with the NMC or HCPC.

Due to the nature of the interview process for this post, we are unable to accommodate remote interviews.

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

If applying for this on a secondment basis, please gain your current line managers approval.

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.

Details

Date posted

03 April 2024

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

419-6170826-TS-PSD

Job locations

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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.

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.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • A 2:1 or above in a healthcare relevant undergraduate degree, or science based subject relevant degree

Desirable

  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • NHS/healthcare experience is desirable as it will provide the basic skills and experience needed to complete this course

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrable excellent communication skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills

Experience and Knowledge Required

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuous professional development
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • A 2:1 or above in a healthcare relevant undergraduate degree, or science based subject relevant degree

Desirable

  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • NHS/healthcare experience is desirable as it will provide the basic skills and experience needed to complete this course

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrable excellent communication skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills

Experience and Knowledge Required

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuous professional development

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ultrasound Principal

Kirsty Cutt

kirsty.cutt1@nhs.net

01904726648

Details

Date posted

03 April 2024

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

419-6170826-TS-PSD

Job locations

York

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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