Job summary
Modality LLP is one of the leading
providers of community-based outpatient, diagnostic and day case care. Our portfolio and expertise include over 15
years of experience of delivering community outpatient/specialist services,
Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers with a diverse clinical workforce of
consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health
professionals. We deliver of over
150,000 patient appointments per year within our organisation with
consultations from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week.
This Fellowship in Ultrasound for
Extended Specialist Role is a structured, fully funded development program
designed to support qualified radiographers, in training to become competent
sonographers. The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to gain ultrasound
expertise within primary care and community settings, improving access to
diagnostic imaging and early patient management.
As an employee with us you can benefit
from
Enrolment to the NHS pension scheme
Annual leave minimum 27 days, plus 8
days bank holiday pro rata
Employee discounts and benefits scheme
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Education and career pathways
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Flexible working
Wellbeing support and initiative
If you are interested in learning more,
please read on
Main duties of the job
The Fellowship in Ultrasound for
Extended Specialist Role UwER Fellow Trainee Sonographer Pathway, will
undertake formal ultrasound training in key areas such as:
General medical ultrasound abdominal, pelvic, soft
tissue
Musculoskeletal MSK ultrasound to support
extended scope practice
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for rapid
decision-making
Gynaecological ultrasound, contributing to
community-based womens health services.
The fellowship combines hands-on clinical training,
supervised scanning, and academic study through a CASE-accredited postgraduate
pathway, leading to independent practice
Training will be delivered in community diagnostic
hubs, and primary care settings, allowing fellows to integrate imaging
expertise into multidisciplinary patient care pathways
About us
Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK.
Our service offer and expertise include:
- Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services
- Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers
- A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
- Delivery of over 160,000 patient consultations per year
- Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week
All employees are welcomed to enrol in our employee benefits scheme and NHS pension scheme. We are committed to developing our people through education and career pathways and who align to our organisational values of CARE.
Modality LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core responsibilities of this role, this will include but not be limited to the following:
- Training alongside the Clinical Lead to see new and follow up patients under supervision
- Training alongside the admin teams to undertake triage of referrals, actioning of investigation results, completion of letters etc
- Undertake quality improvement projects with the Clinical Lead to ensure that the service is compliant with CQC regulations and acting promptly to implement any necessary governance requirements e.g., clinical audits, development of SOPs etc
If you feel this is the ideal career advancing opportunity for you and you want to rise to the challenge of this opportunity, we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded people.
Please note: Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any point during the recruitment stage.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality LLP, we will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their right to work in the UK at the interview stage.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core responsibilities of this role, this will include but not be limited to the following:
- Training alongside the Clinical Lead to see new and follow up patients under supervision
- Training alongside the admin teams to undertake triage of referrals, actioning of investigation results, completion of letters etc
- Undertake quality improvement projects with the Clinical Lead to ensure that the service is compliant with CQC regulations and acting promptly to implement any necessary governance requirements e.g., clinical audits, development of SOPs etc
If you feel this is the ideal career advancing opportunity for you and you want to rise to the challenge of this opportunity, we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded people.
Please note: Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any point during the recruitment stage.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality LLP, we will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their right to work in the UK at the interview stage.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Attention to detail
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between service locations
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional HCPC registration and appropriate qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within community secondary care
- A strong understanding and experience of out of hospital care community specialist services
- Understanding of working between primary and secondary care settings
Skills
Essential
- Risk management awareness and able to assess clinical risk
- Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary
- Able assess a situation set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Strong IT skills and experience of using clinical systems such as SYSTMONE
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Attention to detail
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between service locations
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional HCPC registration and appropriate qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within community secondary care
- A strong understanding and experience of out of hospital care community specialist services
- Understanding of working between primary and secondary care settings
Skills
Essential
- Risk management awareness and able to assess clinical risk
- Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary
- Able assess a situation set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Strong IT skills and experience of using clinical systems such as SYSTMONE
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).
