Job summary
An opportunity is now available for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Sonographers to join our Ultrasound Team.
You will be dealing with a varied workload including high and low risk pregnancies and gynaecological ultrasounds.
There is an opportunity for job sharing and flexible working to suit a range of work life balance requirements. The department supports CPD, audit and research; and holds regular clinical meetings, and clinical governance meetings
There is a high level of commitment to the training of student Sonographers and proven experience in this area is advantageous
We are committed to clinical excellence, providing efficient and effective services in a patient focused environment and work together to provide a first class multidisciplinary team approach to healthcare.
Main duties of the job
- Independently undertake and interpret obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations at the main Royal Berkshire Hospital site and at satellite units.
- Formulate and issue clinical reports.
- To assist in training of student sonographers
- To promote and encourage good effective professional practices in the department by
- To participate in advanced clinical based practice.
- To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision making.
- To assist and encourage service development and innovation.
- To have a professional and courteous manner and always uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department.
Observe confidentiality with respect to the trust patient, staff and NHS information at all times.
About us
The department of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust aims to be a leader in its field.
We provide maternity services for around 4800 women each year and have a good track record for delivering high quality safe care. We have a 'learning focused' culture, and a newly established, clinically-led multidisciplinary senior leadership team. In addition to routine antenatal care provided by our community midwifery team, we offer a range of specialist antenatal services supported by specialist midwives, obstetricians and medical specialists.
Our gynaecology service runs 13 operating lists a week in addition to running general and specialty outpatient clinics; including early pregnancy, urogynaecology, gynae cancer, and fertility.
Our sonography department focuses purely on obs and gynae (although there is the opportunity to work across additional areas with main radiology). We have a dedicated team of 8 WTE sonographers and a close working relationship with colleagues in Fetal Medicine.
We have many opportunities for development and have strong links with Reading University.
The Trust is based in Reading, which sits on the river Thames, and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live and work.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational
- Pro-actively support and participate within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective professional practices, operation of polices and standards.
- To plan, assess, deliver and evaluate own workload in close association with clinical lead.
- To be actively involved with induction and teaching of innovations in the clinical speciality
Safety and Quality
- To maintain a high standard of clinical practice and patient care. To maintain good effective professional practices. To ensure consistent operation of polices and standards.
- To participate in the Trusts health and safety programme for the safe working of self and others. To actively co-operate with managers for management of health and safety
- To maintain expert knowledge of equipment used. To ensure the proper and safe use of the equipment and identify any malfunction and report appropriately.
- To keep such records as are necessary.
- To undertake audit of practice and present results as required
Professional Development
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- To be actively involved in maintaining CPD for registration.
- To fully conversant with current techniques, clinical advances in pathology, physiology and changing trends in ultrasound.
- To attend staff meetings.
- To be involved in appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational
- Pro-actively support and participate within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective professional practices, operation of polices and standards.
- To plan, assess, deliver and evaluate own workload in close association with clinical lead.
- To be actively involved with induction and teaching of innovations in the clinical speciality
Safety and Quality
- To maintain a high standard of clinical practice and patient care. To maintain good effective professional practices. To ensure consistent operation of polices and standards.
- To participate in the Trusts health and safety programme for the safe working of self and others. To actively co-operate with managers for management of health and safety
- To maintain expert knowledge of equipment used. To ensure the proper and safe use of the equipment and identify any malfunction and report appropriately.
- To keep such records as are necessary.
- To undertake audit of practice and present results as required
Professional Development
-
- To be actively involved in maintaining CPD for registration.
- To fully conversant with current techniques, clinical advances in pathology, physiology and changing trends in ultrasound.
- To attend staff meetings.
- To be involved in appraisal.
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
- ESSENTIALDESIRABLE Education / Qualifications & TrainingoDiploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) Or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) oDQASS or FMF accreditation in 1st trimester screening ExperienceoPostgraduate ultrasound experienceoExperience within a maternity unit Professional SkillsoIT literacy oGood ultrasound skills, being able to produce high quality images and interpret their relevance Interpersonal SkillsoCommunication: Excellent oral and written skills with patients and staff inside/outside the Trust. oTeam working skills: to ensure team objectives/deadlines are met. oAssertive, self-confident & pro-active. oAbility to work under pressure. oAble to organise own work. oSelf -motivated & able to work under own initiative and take independent decisions. oPersonal development. Additional RequirementsoMotivation to train and extend role. oAbility to demonstrate a caring attitude towards patients. oClean neat appearance. oFlexibility around rostered hoursoHold a valid driving license and have access to a car. OtheroCleared by Occupational Health.
Desirable
- experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit
esssential
Essential
- Education Essential criteria No formal education required but will consider GCSE Including Maths and English Desirable criteria NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care OR Care Certificate Skills Essential criteria Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers. Experience Desirable criteria Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting
Desirable
- experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
- ESSENTIALDESIRABLE Education / Qualifications & TrainingoDiploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) Or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) oDQASS or FMF accreditation in 1st trimester screening ExperienceoPostgraduate ultrasound experienceoExperience within a maternity unit Professional SkillsoIT literacy oGood ultrasound skills, being able to produce high quality images and interpret their relevance Interpersonal SkillsoCommunication: Excellent oral and written skills with patients and staff inside/outside the Trust. oTeam working skills: to ensure team objectives/deadlines are met. oAssertive, self-confident & pro-active. oAbility to work under pressure. oAble to organise own work. oSelf -motivated & able to work under own initiative and take independent decisions. oPersonal development. Additional RequirementsoMotivation to train and extend role. oAbility to demonstrate a caring attitude towards patients. oClean neat appearance. oFlexibility around rostered hoursoHold a valid driving license and have access to a car. OtheroCleared by Occupational Health.
Desirable
- experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit
esssential
Essential
- Education Essential criteria No formal education required but will consider GCSE Including Maths and English Desirable criteria NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care OR Care Certificate Skills Essential criteria Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers. Experience Desirable criteria Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting
Desirable
- experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit
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).
