Job summary
We are looking for qualified sonographers (including vascular trained) to join our team where you will be responsible for providing a high-quality ultrasound service within your area of clinical competence.
You will be joining a well established sonographer team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The team undertakes a wide variety of examinations including abdominal, gynaecology, obstetrics, vascular, MSK and head & neck across three departments. Each specialism is led by a Specialist Advanced Practitioner Sonographer (AfC Band 8A).
Working within the department protocols and seeking advice as and when necessary from our supportive team of Sonographer Clinical Leads and Consultant Radiologists, you will be accountable for your own professional actions and will also have the opportunity to help shape the workforce of the future by contributing to our extensive sonographer training programme.
You will also have the opportunity to develop your own scope of practice. With our recent appointment of a Consultant Sonographer, we now have a service which encompasses the levels of practice and roles outlined in the Sonographer Career Framework (Apprentices, Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners and Consultant Practitioners). Our vision is to further shape and develop our workforce providing increased opportunities for sonographers wanting to progress clinically and professionally for the benefit of our patients.
Main duties of the job
Undertake examinations in ultrasound, using established directorate and departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
Select imaging modalities and techniques appropriate to the needs of the patient.
Produce diagnostic reports, that are clear and concise in line with the departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
Utilise CRIS and PACS to maintain the electronic management of a patient throughout their time in the department and enter required data as specified in the department policy.
Develop and maintain effective dialogue between patients, departmental staff and all referring clinical areas, and to recognise and adapt to barriers in effective communication.
Provide information and advice to patients, relatives and other medical staff about the examinations undertaken and reports issued.
Communicate to patients and visitors in an empathic and reassuring manner to enable the ultrasound examinations to be undertaken and diagnosis or treatment to be provided.
Compile a personal and professional portfolio alongside the PDR process and undertake reflective practice.
Assurance Programme and be involved in future developments.
Monitor the quality of own work and that of others in own area and alert manager to quality issues.
Be involved in the development and review of policies, protocols and guidelines in each designated area by cascading up-to-date knowledge learnt through the relevant professional bodies.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
You will be joining the Directorate of Medical Imaging and Medical Physics which is one of the largest and most diverse Directorates within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role of the Directorate is twofold:
The provision of diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures.
The provision of high quality scientific and technical services in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.
Medical Imaging and Medical Physics is a key player in every aspect of the services the Trust provides and also delivers services to other Trusts and external organisations. You will become part of our highly trained workforce, which encompasses a diverse combination of medical, clinical, scientific, technical, and administrative staff. This provides a unique infrastructure for advanced diagnostics and treatments in a safe environment with full legislative and best practice compliance, all of which is supported by our innovative capability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent healthcare professional qualification
- Pg Dip Medical Ultrasound from a CASE accredited course or Applications will be considered with Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound if alongside extensive post-qualification experience relevant to the service. Qualifications must be from a CASE accredited ultrasound course or equivalent (via UK ENIC as required).
- Evidence of actively maintaining a CPD portfolio
- HCPC registration (or equivalent AHP regulated register), or relevant PSA accredited voluntary registration e.g. RCT.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate level study.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Medical Imaging or equivalent health profession practice.
- Extensive post BSc qualification experience.
- Experience of work within busy clinical areas and demonstrate an ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
- Experience of work within busy clinical areas and demonstrate an ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
- Experience of working in an NHS setting
- Post-qualified competency and ultrasound experience performing routine and urgent ultrasound examinations independently. (Newly qualified sonographers will be considered)
- Knowledge of, or interest in, clinical teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of having spent time informally in an ultrasound department
- Experience in specialised areas.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to develop own skills and a commitment to Continued Professional Development.
- Demonstrate an ability to independently scan and produce clinical reports and / or complete department report proformas in accordance with department guidelines and protocols.
- Knowledge of therole of the Sonographer within NHS services and patient pathway.
- Ability to work within the professional, clinical and governance frameworks within the Trust
- Ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable work environment, maintaining a calm and a professional demeanour.
- Able to cope with stressful, distressing and emotional circumstances.
- Awareness of sonographer related work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) - and how to limit risks.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexibility to work within all STH sites including bespoke regional training commitments across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICB during Pg Dip Medical Ultrasound.
- Commitment to undertake ALL training requirements of the post and progress as service need requires
- A commitment to expand and develop their core knowledge using evidence-based practice and to work alongside other medical professionals to enhance their understanding of patient pathways.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meets the needs of the 7-day service.
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and to organise self and team members to deliver outputs to multiple deadlines.
- Ability to undertake both clinical and academic elements required to complete the postgraduate modules required by the service
- Demonstrate drive and resilience
- Effective communicator with both staff and patient.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent healthcare professional qualification
- Pg Dip Medical Ultrasound from a CASE accredited course or Applications will be considered with Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound if alongside extensive post-qualification experience relevant to the service. Qualifications must be from a CASE accredited ultrasound course or equivalent (via UK ENIC as required).
- Evidence of actively maintaining a CPD portfolio
- HCPC registration (or equivalent AHP regulated register), or relevant PSA accredited voluntary registration e.g. RCT.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate level study.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Medical Imaging or equivalent health profession practice.
- Extensive post BSc qualification experience.
- Experience of work within busy clinical areas and demonstrate an ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
- Experience of work within busy clinical areas and demonstrate an ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
- Experience of working in an NHS setting
- Post-qualified competency and ultrasound experience performing routine and urgent ultrasound examinations independently. (Newly qualified sonographers will be considered)
- Knowledge of, or interest in, clinical teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of having spent time informally in an ultrasound department
- Experience in specialised areas.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to develop own skills and a commitment to Continued Professional Development.
- Demonstrate an ability to independently scan and produce clinical reports and / or complete department report proformas in accordance with department guidelines and protocols.
- Knowledge of therole of the Sonographer within NHS services and patient pathway.
- Ability to work within the professional, clinical and governance frameworks within the Trust
- Ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable work environment, maintaining a calm and a professional demeanour.
- Able to cope with stressful, distressing and emotional circumstances.
- Awareness of sonographer related work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) - and how to limit risks.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexibility to work within all STH sites including bespoke regional training commitments across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICB during Pg Dip Medical Ultrasound.
- Commitment to undertake ALL training requirements of the post and progress as service need requires
- A commitment to expand and develop their core knowledge using evidence-based practice and to work alongside other medical professionals to enhance their understanding of patient pathways.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meets the needs of the 7-day service.
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and to organise self and team members to deliver outputs to multiple deadlines.
- Ability to undertake both clinical and academic elements required to complete the postgraduate modules required by the service
- Demonstrate drive and resilience
- Effective communicator with both staff and patient.
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).
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).
