Job summary
This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply.
The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is looking for an experienced Sonographer seeking work in a friendly and supportive team which provides excellent care for patients.
The hospital is the principal healthcare facility in the Falkland Islands providing Computed Tomography, Mammography and Plain Radiography. The service adheres to United Kingdom practices and standards, modified to local needs.
Applicants must be registered with the United Kingdoms Health and Care Professions Council (or equivalent body) and have a minimum of two years post qualification experience of scanning including obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical.
The Falkland Islands offers unique lifestyle opportunities including having a good work/life balance.
The natural environment includes stunning landscapes, unspoilt beaches, and outstanding wildlife. Stanley is a friendly and busy town with good schools, a wide range of amenities and a variety of clubs and associations.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include providing and reporting obstetric and general ultrasound scans within agreed departmental protocols and without clinical supervision.
The hospital environment is one in which clinical staff have the time, resources, and support to provide the highest standards of care and to develop their careers.
In addition to being supported to practise with a broad scope, clinical staff are encouraged and assisted to develop particular areas of expertise and to undertake service improvement.
The standard working hours being Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm; with no on-call requirements. This position requires an experienced Sonographer, on a two to four-year contract. We would welcome applications from obstetric only and midwife sonographers.
In return we offer: A competitive salary package, an outstanding work-life balance (ie. standard working hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm & no on-call requirement), the possibility of further training, 6 weeks paid annual leave, plus 11 days Public Holidays and a flight and relocation package.
About us
The Health and Social Services Directorate, Falkland Islands provides emergency, primary, secondary and community healthcare as well as social services assistance, support, and advice. Most health services are based at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) which is the Islands only hospital and is based in the capital Stanley. We serve the local community of about 3,700 residents, short-term residents and visitors.
The Falkland Islands are an unique natural environment located in the South Atlantic, 8,000 miles south of the UK mainland, which is a British overseas territory with a full internal self-government. The Islands boasts unspoilt beaches, outstanding wildlife, and stunning landscapes with a good work/life balance. Stanley is a friendly and busy city with a wide range of amenities and a variety of clubs and associations. Our vacancies are in our local currency, Falkland Islands pound (FKP), which is directly equal to the U.K. pound (GBP).
The hospital environment is one in which clinical staff have the time, resources, and support to provide the highest standards of care and to develop their careers. In addition to being supported to practise with a broad scope, clinical staff are encouraged and assisted to develop particular areas of clinical expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The hospital environment is one in which clinical staff have the time, resources, and support to provide the highest standards of care and to develop their careers.
In addition to being supported to practise with a broad scope, clinical staff are encouraged and assisted to develop particular areas of expertise and to undertake service improvement.
The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work without clinical supervision
- Providing ultrasound service to the Falklands community include the MOD, the fishing fleet and visitors
- Follow departmental protocols & use professional judgement as to the requirements of individual cases
- Participate in screening programmes such as AAA screening
- To undertake ultrasound examinations of the required standard for the Antenatal clinic as necessary and provide a written report and plotting foetal growth on personalised charts
- To provide reports on all scans preformed
- Adhere to recognised codes of practise and responsibilities
- Demonstrate continuous professional development
- Attend relevant meetings if required to represent the Ultrasound Department
- Complete all mandatory training for the H&SS Directorate
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness of imaging department
- Laying out of supplies and room preparation for special procedures
- Report to relevant persons all matters, special problems or requirements
- Maintain stock levels
- Participate in QA and audit programmes
- Where performing general scans under clinical direction of medical officer provide a written report
- Knowledge of professional issues relating to Governance, Confidentiality and Professional limitation in the role
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Maintain a program of personal/professional development Undertake further training if required
CONFIDENTIALITY
- The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Official Secrets Act
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- To be aware of the responsibilities placed under the Health and Safety at Work Regulations to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors
RISK MANAGEMENT
- All staff has a responsibility to report all accidents at work or any untoward incidents promptly and when requested co-operate with any investigation undertaken
The job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive definition of your duties. You shall undertake such additional or other duties as may reasonably be required by FIG commensurate with your role and grade.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The hospital environment is one in which clinical staff have the time, resources, and support to provide the highest standards of care and to develop their careers.
In addition to being supported to practise with a broad scope, clinical staff are encouraged and assisted to develop particular areas of expertise and to undertake service improvement.
The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work without clinical supervision
- Providing ultrasound service to the Falklands community include the MOD, the fishing fleet and visitors
- Follow departmental protocols & use professional judgement as to the requirements of individual cases
- Participate in screening programmes such as AAA screening
- To undertake ultrasound examinations of the required standard for the Antenatal clinic as necessary and provide a written report and plotting foetal growth on personalised charts
- To provide reports on all scans preformed
- Adhere to recognised codes of practise and responsibilities
- Demonstrate continuous professional development
- Attend relevant meetings if required to represent the Ultrasound Department
- Complete all mandatory training for the H&SS Directorate
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness of imaging department
- Laying out of supplies and room preparation for special procedures
- Report to relevant persons all matters, special problems or requirements
- Maintain stock levels
- Participate in QA and audit programmes
- Where performing general scans under clinical direction of medical officer provide a written report
- Knowledge of professional issues relating to Governance, Confidentiality and Professional limitation in the role
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Maintain a program of personal/professional development Undertake further training if required
CONFIDENTIALITY
- The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Official Secrets Act
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- To be aware of the responsibilities placed under the Health and Safety at Work Regulations to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors
RISK MANAGEMENT
- All staff has a responsibility to report all accidents at work or any untoward incidents promptly and when requested co-operate with any investigation undertaken
The job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive definition of your duties. You shall undertake such additional or other duties as may reasonably be required by FIG commensurate with your role and grade.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification experience of scanning including obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical Registration with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent national registration body
- Quality assurance/audit experience
- Experience of reporting scans autonomously
- Experience of computerised systems to record and report ultrasound findings Evidence of ongoing continued professional development
Desirable
- Basic Plain Radiography Skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
- BSC Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent 1st degree
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification experience of scanning including obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical Registration with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent national registration body
- Quality assurance/audit experience
- Experience of reporting scans autonomously
- Experience of computerised systems to record and report ultrasound findings Evidence of ongoing continued professional development
Desirable
- Basic Plain Radiography Skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
- BSC Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent 1st degree
