Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of
the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of
around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track
record of success.
Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated sonographer
ready to develop your skills, within a friendly, highly supportive team
providing high quality ultrasound services in County Durham and Darlington?
Do you have a PgC / PgD or DMU in any given area of
ultrasound and a desire to develop your independent ultrasound skills and
expertise? If so we would be are very interested in hearing from.
We offer a range of Ultrasound examinations including
obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal, small parts musculoskeletal and Doppler.
All rooms have high specification equipment, most of which
have been recently upgraded.
We are fully committed to CPD and encourage ongoing
training.
Experience is desirable, although newly qualified
sonographers will be considered.
For further information or to arrange an
informal visit please contact Robert Kent, Consultant Sonographer.
Main duties of the job
To
produce high quality diagnostic ultrasound reports, which make a positive
contribution to patient management.
Application
of clinical governance to ultrasound technique and practice to include regular
development and improvement of both application and service through evidence
based practice.
To safely
and effectively operate ultrasound equipment.
Maintain
high standards whilst working under pressure.
Participate
in audit, quality improvement and continuing professional development.
To deal
effectively with unpredictable patient demands and to maintain the high level
of concentration required for performing and reporting ultrasound procedures.
To
perform regular quality assurance checks on equipment and troubleshoot
potential equipment problems.
Document
equipment malfunctions and report to the Ultrasound Manager.
To
regularly carry out clinical audit and participate in clinical trials, research
and development.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will be one of a team of sonographers accountable for the delivery of a high
quality ultrasound service
To
provide high standards of patient care in a safe, clean and tidy working
environment, observing all Trust and departmental policies and to maintain
professional and personal standards.
Also required to deal with difficult and potentially aggressive patients
and their relatives. To effectively
manage unpredictable patient demands.
To
provide a full ultrasound scanning and reporting service for in patients, out
patients and GP referrals, identifying pathologies and reporting diagnoses and
/or suggesting other imaging as required.
To
supervise Radiographer assistants in their activities within the Ultrasound
suite.
To
contribute to the ultrasound training of others including radiographers,
radiology registrars and various other doctors as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will be one of a team of sonographers accountable for the delivery of a high
quality ultrasound service
To
provide high standards of patient care in a safe, clean and tidy working
environment, observing all Trust and departmental policies and to maintain
professional and personal standards.
Also required to deal with difficult and potentially aggressive patients
and their relatives. To effectively
manage unpredictable patient demands.
To
provide a full ultrasound scanning and reporting service for in patients, out
patients and GP referrals, identifying pathologies and reporting diagnoses and
/or suggesting other imaging as required.
To
supervise Radiographer assistants in their activities within the Ultrasound
suite.
To
contribute to the ultrasound training of others including radiographers,
radiology registrars and various other doctors as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DMU/PGD/MSc
- NHS experience required
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Able to compose own reports
- Workflow organisation on any scale
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Technical expertise
- Ability to work autonomously
- Wide range of scanning examinations
- Ability to question reason for referral
- Knowledge of Radiology Information systems
- Computer literate
- Ability to adapt to new technology
- Good communicator
- Evidence of previous research and audit
Desirable
- Responds well to change
- Will continue to improve performance
- Accountable
- Understands work dynamics
- Knowledge of the interface of the information systems
- Proven teaching abilities
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willing to lead by example
- Flexible
- Caring
- Empathetic
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DMU/PGD/MSc
- NHS experience required
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Able to compose own reports
- Workflow organisation on any scale
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Technical expertise
- Ability to work autonomously
- Wide range of scanning examinations
- Ability to question reason for referral
- Knowledge of Radiology Information systems
- Computer literate
- Ability to adapt to new technology
- Good communicator
- Evidence of previous research and audit
Desirable
- Responds well to change
- Will continue to improve performance
- Accountable
- Understands work dynamics
- Knowledge of the interface of the information systems
- Proven teaching abilities
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willing to lead by example
- Flexible
- Caring
- Empathetic
Desirable
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).
