About this role
Job summary
To work as part of the Womens & Childrens are Group ultrasound team undertaking a wide range of obstetric ultrasound examinations. The post holder will be expected to work independently and produce diagnostic reports which will provide advice on future patient management to other clinicians, including obstetricians, gynaecologists, midwives, GPs etc.
The post holder will be able to scan and independently assess and report all aspects of antenatal ultrasound.
The post holder will have to comply with all relevant States Laws, such as the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989 and any other associated legislation, Standing Orders, Financial Directions, and other relevant Codes of Practice, in respect of managing the key
project deliverables of programmes and costs through the active management ofprocurement, approval, financial and administrative procedures.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Jersey Law 1989
To work in accordance with the Data Protection Jersey Law
This role is politically restricted. The jobholder is not permitted to undertake political activity involving standing for election to the States or as a Parish Constable or publicly supporting someone who is standing for election or playing a public part in any political manner.
About us
At Health and Care Jersey, were not just delivering healthcare - were shaping the future of health and wellbeing for over 100,000 Islanders and visitors. Our dedicated team of over 2,000 professionals provides essential care across 30+ diverse departments, offering a wide range of specialist services from acute and emergency care to community and preventative health initiatives.With state-of-the-art facilities like the brand-new Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre and exciting plans to modernise our healthcare infrastructure, this is a great time to join us. Whether you're providing frontline patient care, supporting health initiatives in the community, or contributing to vital mental health and social services, your work will make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
1.Provide an efficient, effective, and high quality service, respecting the needs, ethics and philosophy of each woman and her family.
2. Carry out ultrasound imaging examinations of patients in a caring and efficient manner, ensuring that consent has been obtained.
3. Maintaining a proficient and high standard of ultrasound scanning techniques whilst maintaining the patients dignity and privacy, in accordance with departmental protocols, procedures and regulations in order to ensure the smooth and effective running of the service.
4. Manage imaging equipment to ensure faults are identified and brought to the attention of the Antenatal Ultrasound Modality Manager ensuring equipment quality is maintained.
5. Organise own lists, including the maintenance of appropriate waiting times and appointment schedules, to ensure that the service is provided in the most efficient, effective and economic way while caring appropriately for the patients.
6. Maintain all relevant records in the required format on time and operate information and communication systems to ensure the integrity of information stored on all databases. Provide relevant information for improved patient care and effective resource management in compliance with data protection policies and legislation.
7. Keep the work area clean, tidy and stocked. Control standards and management of any health and safety problems, in order to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards and health and safety legislation.
8. Actively partake in clinical audit to ensure good standards of care and patient quality. Using best practice guidance, contribute to ensure the most up to date practice is provided and benchmarking is undertaken as a standard.
9. Actively participate in and contribute towards a good standard of clinical governance and teaching when required.
10. Develop and maintain a patient centred approach to care provided. Ensuring excellent relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders. Extend this patient centred approach to ensure that patient feedback is utilised to improve service delivery where possible.
11. Provide sound theoretical & practical knowledge of specialist modality ensuring delivery of high-quality practice in an independent setting.
12. To be involved in the training of trainee sonographers and training of both medical and midwifery staff. To assist with supervision of newly qualified sonographers within the Womens and Childrens Care Group and assist students undergoing Obstetric Ultrasound PgCert course in practical and theoretical learning using university specific criteria. To contribute to the education of Middle Grade Doctors training in obstetric scanning.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A relevant qualification either RM or BSc Midwifery and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Post Graduate Certificate (Obstetrics) or Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Medical Ultrasound Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF), Kings College London, Certificate of Competence in Nuchal Translucency Scanning
Desirable
Recognised Teaching Certificate
Experience Essential
Proven experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Training and development of qualified and non-qualified modality staff. Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills. Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable
Post qualification experience.
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 Health and Community Services
Address Government Of Jersey
Union Street
St. Helier
Jersey
JE2 3DN
Employer's website https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)