Bank Sonographer @ West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for Sonographers who would like to join our friendly, passionate and supportive team.

We are looking to expand our team of Sonographers to support the ultrasound service at West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Ultrasound services are provided at various community locations as well as the main West Suffolk Hospital site and candidates will be expected to work at other sites on occasions. The exact location and frequency will be negotiable (we cover Newmarket, Thetford and Sudbury).

The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, diligent, and committed to providing an excellent service to our patients. You will be required to obtain high quality ultrasound images and diagnostic reports within the hospital and community settings.

Posts based at West Suffolk Hospital (WSH) require working shifts across the service operating hours of 08:00 to 18:00.

Posts based within the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) require working shifts across the service operating hours of 08:00 to 20:00.

Please note that if you require sponsorship, West Suffolk Professionals are not able to support with sponsorship roles on Bank.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-quality, patient-centred ultrasound service, primarily delivering the full range of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations. Experience in general ultrasound is advantageous and would support wider service delivery, including MSK, vascular and inpatient services; however, it is not essential for all posts. The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of practice, undertaking and reporting ultrasound examinations in accordance with local and national guidelines. They will contribute to service development, quality assurance, audit, education and research activities whilst ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached to see main duties and responsibilities of role.

Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development and compliance with relevant professional regulatory and local requirements.

Support the delivery of a safe, effective, compassionate and patient-centred ultrasound service across all Trust locations as required.

In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will contribute to service development, quality assurance, audit, education and research activities, supporting the continued deliver of a safe, effective and compassionate ultrasound service.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Healthcare Professional registered with a recognised regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC, GMC or equivalent).
• Recognised CASE-accredited postgraduate (Level 7) qualification in Medical or Clinical Ultrasound.
• Evidence of a comprehensive and up-to-date CPD portfolio demonstrating ongoing professional development in ultrasound practice and leadership activities.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications or training in a specialist area of ultrasound practice (e.g. general, vascular or MSK ultrasound).

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience as an autonomous ultrasound practitioner.
• Demonstrable leadership experience within an ultrasound service.
• Understanding of current challenges and developments within obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound services in the NHS.
• Experience working within a busy hospital environment delivering a broad range of complex ultrasound examinations.
• Significant experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound practice.
• Competent in performing and reporting first, second and third trimester obstetric ultrasound examinations in accordance with national guidelines (FASP).
• DQASS and FMF accreditation.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit and quality assurance processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the Quality Standard in Imaging (QSI) process
• Experience supporting service development or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or training staff and students.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Proficient in the use of a range of clinical and administrative IT systems.
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Reliable, professional and trustworthy.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information with empathy and professionalism.
• Ability to support and motivate colleagues within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to implement and promote evidence-based practice.

Desirable

• Awareness of current developments, emerging technologies and national initiatives within ultrasound practice.
• Experience contributing to training, teaching or presentations.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Acts as an effective role model, consistently demonstrating WSFT values and behaviours.
• High level of self-awareness, recognising personal strengths, limitations and development needs.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to service needs. o Positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships.
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service requirements.
• Ability to travel between hospital and community sites as required. For CDC-based roles, ability to work shifts covering service hours between 08:00 and 20:00.
• Positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of leading change or service improvement projects.
• Interest in research, audit and advancing ultrasound practice.

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.

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)