Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Sonographer to join our Radiology team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre predominately based in Liverpool. There will also be a rotation to our new Paddington Centre and potentially the Wirral site. The workload is largely oncology-based. We currently provide a 5 day a week ultrasound service which we are planning to expand to cover 6 days and eventually 7.
This is a part-time role to work up to 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner in a cancer centre, you will develop and deliver a high quality specialist oncology ultrasound service alongside our Radiologists and Physicists. You will be able to show evidence of participating in peer-review audit and have an excellent knowledge of current legislation and guidelines. You will ensure sound Clinical Governance (including audit) of the service.
You will have ultrasound experience across a wide range of examinations including abdomen, liver, renal tract, Doppler (upper and lower limb) and thyroid enabling you to work within local protocols. You will have an awareness of how your scope of practice may be different in an oncology setting. Experience in all aspects of oncological ultrasound would be an advantage.
A fascinating and unique component of this role lies in the provision of ultrasound guidance in the positioning of brachytherapy applicators as part of the Brachytherapy Team in theatre: this is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience as a highly respected practitioner within a revolutionary service in the cancer hospital setting.
You will be required to manage your own busy and varied workload with excellent support from the booking and clinical teams. You will also coordinate US guided procedures with the radiologists and the wider teams throughout the centre.
About us
At CCC, you will be part of a small but dedicated team who are committed to monitoring, maintaining and improving our ultrasound services as it expands and evolves. Staff development is actively supported. We are seeking an excellent team worker with demonstrable communication skills who understands the unique requirements of our very special cancer patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within both the Radiology and Brachytherapy teams, delivering a high quality ultrasound service as an autonomous practitioner to patients attending for diagnostic ultrasound scans and brachytherapy treatment. To provide a final diagnostic report to the requesting clinician for ultrasound examinations.
To provide advice to oncologists regarding correct placement of brachytherapy applicators.
To work with the US physicists to develop and maintain a quality assurance programme for ultrasound equipment in Radiology and Brachytherapy theatre.
To train and supervise other Health Care Professional colleagues in Doppler ultrasound techniques to support the venous thromboembolism (VTE) service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within both the Radiology and Brachytherapy teams, delivering a high quality ultrasound service as an autonomous practitioner to patients attending for diagnostic ultrasound scans and brachytherapy treatment. To provide a final diagnostic report to the requesting clinician for ultrasound examinations.
To provide advice to oncologists regarding correct placement of brachytherapy applicators.
To work with the US physicists to develop and maintain a quality assurance programme for ultrasound equipment in Radiology and Brachytherapy theatre.
To train and supervise other Health Care Professional colleagues in Doppler ultrasound techniques to support the venous thromboembolism (VTE) service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography and Post Graduate Qualification in Ultrasound or an equivalent Sonographer qualification
- oRegistered with HCPC or equivalent (e.g. the Register of Clinical Technologists,RCT)
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of ultrasound scanning and relationship with other Imaging modalities
- Record of Ultrasound-related Continuing Professional Development
- knowledge of CRIS, PACS, QPULSE, Datix etc
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist oncology and interventional ultrasound procedures
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in general and Doppler ultrasound
- oExperience in providing final reports
- oExperience in staff training and supervision
- Minimum 2 years experience post qualification in ultrasound
Desirable
- Experience in oncology imaging
- Experience of multi-professional team working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography and Post Graduate Qualification in Ultrasound or an equivalent Sonographer qualification
- oRegistered with HCPC or equivalent (e.g. the Register of Clinical Technologists,RCT)
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of ultrasound scanning and relationship with other Imaging modalities
- Record of Ultrasound-related Continuing Professional Development
- knowledge of CRIS, PACS, QPULSE, Datix etc
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist oncology and interventional ultrasound procedures
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in general and Doppler ultrasound
- oExperience in providing final reports
- oExperience in staff training and supervision
- Minimum 2 years experience post qualification in ultrasound
Desirable
- Experience in oncology imaging
- Experience of multi-professional team working
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
