About this role
Job summary
Here at the Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust an exciting opportunity has arisen for interested professionals (or equivalent suitably qualified persons) to train within Ultrasound imaging.
After a 24 month training period delivered by the Sheffield Hallam University, and practical element supported by The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals, upon successful completion of the training programme, candidates should progress to Sonographer grade.
We require someone who has excellent organisational and Interpersonal skills and who can continuously improve. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of either a BSc Radiography or D.C.R. (R), Registered Midwife.
We are a challenging and fast-paced service and require individuals with confidence, professionalism and the ability to motivate themselves and others. We are looking for someone who can uphold our trust values & behaviours and play a crucial role in delivering excellent care. Are you caring, ensuring this is in the heart of all you do? Are you willing to contribute to help improve aspects of the care being delivered and to improve yourself? Are you respectful of others and treat people the way they would expect to be treated? Are you able to provide a high standard of work, for both patients and the services we provide? Then you just might be the candidate we are looking for.
We are a multi-site trust and as part of your role you may be required to work across all 3 sites.
Main duties of the job
To ensure professional and technical standards are maintained at all times using a high level of specialist knowledge in line with local, regional and national guidelines where appropriate.Under the supervision of a qualified sonographer, perform a range of ultrasound examinations and prepare a report on the clinical findings of the scan in accordance with departmental protocols.To interpret obstetric ultrasound images in order to establish a diagnosis, influencing patient management and treatment including accurate dating based on foetal ultrasound measurements.To contribute to the provision of a screening service to detect foetal anomalies, monitor growth in the at risk foetus and to liaise directly with the obstetric clinician or midwife where appropriate.To ensure imaging procedures are carried out in accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols.To adapt technique to the condition of the patient and level of co-operation.To actively maintain and develop high standards of patient care, maintaining patient dignity during examinations of an intimate nature.To audit and evaluate own practice with peers, work within and contribute to the multi-disciplinary team.To play an active role in the implementation and development of quality assurance programmes including departmental audit and clinical governance activities, collecting data when required.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key requirements
Qualifications
2:1 or above honors health-related degree from a recognised higher education institution in an appropriate subject, e.g BSc (hons) in Radiography, Nursing, Midwifery, Clinical Physiology or Medicine. Applicants with a 2:2 degree and 1 year’s clinical experience also meet the entry criteria. Experience
Evidence of good general radiographic experience. Accepted on recognised ultrasound course and clinical placement – working towards post graduate qualification in medical ultrasound Skills and Abilities
Evidence of a high standard of radiography for others to follow. Basic computer literacy Ability to work accurately under pressure Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills. Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in writing
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)