About this role
Job summary
To deliver advanced practice level ultrasound examinations with a high degree of autonomy and expertise in clinical practice, whilst independently producing quality diagnostic ultrasound reports. To ensure compliance across all four pillars of the advanced practice framework are maintained.
Main duties of the job
As an advanced practitioner, you will work closely with the senior sonography team, senior colleagues and Radiologists across the Trust, to develop and maximise the ultrasound service, ensuring a patient focused, safe, effective and efficient service that is able to meet the current and future needs of the Trust and population it serves.
You will be willing to lead and have a key role in Departmental and Multi-disciplinary Team meetings and contribute to improving patient care and services. In addition, you will have a significant role in clinical governance and the training in ultrasound of others, as agreed with the ultrasound management team. This will include Radiographers, Midwives, trainees, and other medical staff and HCPs.
About us
In return for your commitment, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust can offer you a fantastic place to work, within a high-performing, very stable Trust, alongside amazing colleagues across multi-disciplinary teams with one goal 'to provide the best care for our patients'. This isn't an idle boast as we can demonstrate from our last two CQC inspections (rated 'Good' both times),annual reports and our excellent clinical and financial performance. Our most recent Staff Survey results show us that our staff agree that Bolton is an amazing place to work. You will be joining a high performing integrated care Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
PGC/PGD in medical ultrasound or equivalent (CASE) Registered with HCPC, NMC or equivalent Relevant experience and proven senior clinical competency Additional speciality
Desirable
Masters qualification in ultrasound
Person spec Essential
Teaching/leadership/supervision Evidence in participation in clinical governance tasks Qualification in an area of clinical expertise (eg neck/HYCOSY, paediatrics)
Desirable
Management experience Evidence of research
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL40JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)