Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active Sonographers to join our dynamic evolving ultrasound team in a friendly hospital in close proximity to the Yorkshire Dales, Leeds and Bradford. Ideally you would undertake a range of general, gynaecological and obstetric Ultrasound examinations.
Previous experience in the following specialities would be advantageous but not necessary, MSK, vascular, small parts, neo-natal Head, Paediatric Hip, Nuchal translucency scanning or Breast Ultrasound.
Ideally you will be flexible in your working hours as we currently work extended days to 8pm, Monday to Friday with a commitment to the weekend DVT and EPAU service. Days and hours are open to discussion.
Thank you for your interest in the above post. It is with pleasure that we enclose further details.
Main duties of the job
Sonographers are expected to provide an ultrasound servicecomprising of wholly unsupervised scanning sessions.To work as an independent practitioner in Ultrasound working closelywith the modality leads and ultrasound lead to provide a safe andefficient Ultrasound service. Sonographers are expected to undertaketraining where necessary support service provision
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the advertised Band 7 Sonographer role, please see full job description and Person Spec attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the advertised Band 7 Sonographer role, please see full job description and Person Spec attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent. State Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD
Desirable
- Accreditation with Foetal Medicine Foundation or DQASS to perform Nuchal Translucency (NT) scans
- "Breaking bad news" Study day or equivalent
- Post Graduate module in breast, MSK or Vascular Ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a wide range of Ultrasound examinations including General Medical, Obstetric, Doppler, Gynaecological, Transvaginal
- Experience in autonomous working and independent Ultrasound reporting.
- Experience in the training/supervision of Radiography students and /or Ultrasound students
- Experience of audit and clinical governance
- Must have worked as a qualified sonographer in the UK and NHS to ensure that you have appropriate experience in all relevant areas of ultrasound
Desirable
- Using a Patient Archive and Communication systems. (PACS) o CRIS
- Breast MSK /or paediatric ultrasonography
- 1st trimester screening including NT scans
- System One and ICE
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Able to Interpret report and diagnose a wide range of conditions covering several clinical specialties including Obstetrics, Gynaecology including transvaginal and general medicine
- Communicate highly complex/sensitive and sometimes contentious information with patients, carers and clinicians. This will include giving unwelcome and difficult to accept news to patients e.g. foetal death, cancer
- To interpret broad Ultrasound imaging guidelines and policies and put these into practice
- Must be able to report and scan independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent. State Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD
Desirable
- Accreditation with Foetal Medicine Foundation or DQASS to perform Nuchal Translucency (NT) scans
- "Breaking bad news" Study day or equivalent
- Post Graduate module in breast, MSK or Vascular Ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a wide range of Ultrasound examinations including General Medical, Obstetric, Doppler, Gynaecological, Transvaginal
- Experience in autonomous working and independent Ultrasound reporting.
- Experience in the training/supervision of Radiography students and /or Ultrasound students
- Experience of audit and clinical governance
- Must have worked as a qualified sonographer in the UK and NHS to ensure that you have appropriate experience in all relevant areas of ultrasound
Desirable
- Using a Patient Archive and Communication systems. (PACS) o CRIS
- Breast MSK /or paediatric ultrasonography
- 1st trimester screening including NT scans
- System One and ICE
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Able to Interpret report and diagnose a wide range of conditions covering several clinical specialties including Obstetrics, Gynaecology including transvaginal and general medicine
- Communicate highly complex/sensitive and sometimes contentious information with patients, carers and clinicians. This will include giving unwelcome and difficult to accept news to patients e.g. foetal death, cancer
- To interpret broad Ultrasound imaging guidelines and policies and put these into practice
- Must be able to report and scan independently
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).
