About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated sonographer; consideration will be given to midwife sonographer, vascular scientist or trainee sonographer to work within our friendly ultrasound department.We are a forward thinking department, committed to training, encouraging and supporting personal development. We have 2 lead sonographers in place across the Trust to support the sonographers and help develop the ultrasound service.
We are a small, friendly department who are hoping to recruit a new member of staff to support out department.
Relocation packages can be discussed.
Main duties of the job
You will be a flexible team player with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be required to organise your workload according to demand, scanning inpatients, outpatients and GP referrals. We expect a high quality of patient care to maintain our efficient and cost effect service.
The Ultrasound department operates 7 day working. You will be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota. The service supports flexible working arrangements the majority of our team contribute to extended days through flexible contracts.
Although based at the Furness General Hospital, you will be required to provide cover at all Trust Sites as the service requires.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent in Radiography or other Science Based subject. CASE accredited Ultrasound PGD Evidence of CPD/PDP
Desirable
Involvement in research/audit HCPC Registered Masters level post graduate Ultrasound training.
Experience Essential
Experience across different ultrasound imaging techniques.
Flexibility Essential
Able to work at any of the cross bay sites with notice
Travel Essential
Able to travel independently to all cross bay sites
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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)