About this role
Job summary
General Medical Sonographer
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individual to join an established team of Advanced Practitioners. You must have excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working, with a commitment to providing an efficient and quality ultrasound service.
We are looking for an autonomous practitioner who can independently scan and report a range of diagnostic ultrasound scans in line with National , Trust and Department protocols.
We are a large, modern department with a range of newly installed equipment.
We are a fast paced,dynamicand vibrant service with an interesting and challenging case load.
Main duties of the job
You willwork across a range of centresincluding our main siteRoyalStoke UniversityHospitala Major trauma Centre,CountyHospitalStafford,Stoke on Trent Community DiagnosticCentreand Haywood Community Hospital.
As part of a rotational teamofgeneral medicalsonographers supportingourbusy acutein-patient and emergencyportals7 days a week,your scan remitwillinclude abdominal, gynaecological,DVT and testicular examinations.
You will alsosupport delivery of ourGP and outpatientgeneralultrasoundservices across all sites,working alongside a supportiveteam of leadsubspeciality sonographers,whoseremitencompasses diagnosticvascular,head&neck, paediatric and MSKultrasound.
We are a training centre with all sonographers contributing to the trainingframeworkfortraineesfrom the start to transition into advanced practice.
About us
Non Obstetric Ultrasound is within the Imaging Department and the Clinical and Scientific Services Care group.
Please note this post is for general medical sonographers.
The Trusts Obstetric Ultrasound Service is provided by Maternity, Neonatal & Gynaecology services.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
You should hold a CASE accredited Post Graduate QualificationinGeneralMedicalUltrasound and bean autonomous practitioner withexperience of independently scanning and reporting a broad range of examinationsin line with National, Trust and Local policies and procedures.
Applications will beconsideredfromnewly qualifiedpractitionersor practitionerswho do not yet meet the full scope ofpracticerequired.
Accreditedscientistswith appropriate registrationegHCPC /NMC/CSVS/ RCTwill also be considered.
Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Autonomous Practitioner -independently scans and reports general medical examinations Extended scope eg EP/ DVT/ Carotid/ Testes/other Recent NHS experience as a sonographer Evidence of continuous CPD Mentor / assessor trainees
Desirable
Peer review audit Equipment Quality Assurance
Skills Essential
Driving
Education Essential
Case accredited post graduate ultrasound qualification / SVT or SVP qualification HCPC / NMC / AVS/ RCCP or equivalent registration
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)