Job summary
We are looking to expand our team to support the newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) based at Newmarket Community Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a brand new multi-disciplinary centre with state-of-the-art equipment in a bright, spacious and welcoming setting.
Main duties of the job
Training will be undertaking across West Suffolk Foundation Trust (including at the West Suffolk Hospital and Newmarket CDC sites). On completion of the course, the successful candidate will be based at Newmarket CDC. There may be future opportunities to rotate to West Suffolk Hospital. Upon qualification, the Ultrasound Department may offer flexible working; full and part time hours and condensed weeks will be considered. We are working towards 7 day working at the CDC and the wider ultrasound department. However, during the training period, there is an expectation the successful candidate will work a minimum of 30 hours.
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
You will be required to training to obtain high quality ultrasound images and diagnostic reports within the hospital and community settings. This may include gynaecological and obstetric examinations further opportunities to continue to the abdominal module may be available on completed on the postgraduate certificate. You will be required to work unsupervised in a specialist area with autonomy, making judgements on appropriate examination protocols and patient management. You will maintain high clinical and safety standards and will be expected to actively participate in associated tasks including quality assurance and safety procedures. You will engage as a proactive member of the ultrasound team, using effective communication skills to support a cohesive working environment.
Please see job description attached to view main job responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to training to obtain high quality ultrasound images and diagnostic reports within the hospital and community settings. This may include gynaecological and obstetric examinations further opportunities to continue to the abdominal module may be available on completed on the postgraduate certificate. You will be required to work unsupervised in a specialist area with autonomy, making judgements on appropriate examination protocols and patient management. You will maintain high clinical and safety standards and will be expected to actively participate in associated tasks including quality assurance and safety procedures. You will engage as a proactive member of the ultrasound team, using effective communication skills to support a cohesive working environment.
Please see job description attached to view main job responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oQualified healthcare professional with relevant undergraduate degree
- oHCPC or NMC registration
Desirable
- oKnowledge of QSI process (or similar)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oMinimum 1-year post-qualification experience working within the NHS as a healthcare professional
- oSpent time in an ultrasound department shadowing a sonographer
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of governance and audit activities
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAble to work calmly under pressure
- oExcellent communication skills
- oFunctions well in the reactive environment, able to prioritise workload and make decisions
Desirable
- oGood presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oSelf-motivated and keen to learn
- oConfident and assertive but diplomatic and approachable.
- oCommitted to providing a high-quality service to all users
- oCommitted to maintain own personal development (up to date CPD portfolio)
- oAbility to represent the department
- oFlexibility towards working hours and duties.
- oOccupational health clearance to carry out duties of role.
- oAble to travel to community settings
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oQualified healthcare professional with relevant undergraduate degree
- oHCPC or NMC registration
Desirable
- oKnowledge of QSI process (or similar)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oMinimum 1-year post-qualification experience working within the NHS as a healthcare professional
- oSpent time in an ultrasound department shadowing a sonographer
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of governance and audit activities
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAble to work calmly under pressure
- oExcellent communication skills
- oFunctions well in the reactive environment, able to prioritise workload and make decisions
Desirable
- oGood presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oSelf-motivated and keen to learn
- oConfident and assertive but diplomatic and approachable.
- oCommitted to providing a high-quality service to all users
- oCommitted to maintain own personal development (up to date CPD portfolio)
- oAbility to represent the department
- oFlexibility towards working hours and duties.
- oOccupational health clearance to carry out duties of role.
- oAble to travel to community settings
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).
