Trainee -Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound

Job summary

We are pleased to offer the following 'Training' positions within the Ultrasound team at UHNM.

PgC Obs & Gynae ultrasound

PgC General and Gynae ultrasound

These arefixed term training posts offered at band 5.

On successful completion of both the academic and clinical requirements and a period of preceptorship this will lead tosubstantive Advanced Practitioner Posts within the team.

Full support will be given to meet the requirements set out by the course. Clinical training will be delivered from ALL sites including Royal Stoke, County Hospital and Community Sites, across a seven-day working pattern.

Higher Education Institution will be discussed at interview .

This is a demanding programme; therefore, we are seeking applications from candidates who feel they can rise to the challenge of working within a busy department whilst undertaking self-directed academic study. We are looking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individuals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You must be able to drive and work flexibly and be committed to delivering excellent patient care and team working.

Applicants must have a clear understanding of the role of a 'sonographer' as a health care professional and of associated registration pathways. You must state clearly in your supporting information which discipline you are applying for with current CPD evidence to support this.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached JD & PS

Post Graduate training in either Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound or General Medical and Gynaecology Ultrasound.

Combined academic study and clinical training

Working within a fast paced, dynamic department with a variety of equipment, with an interesting and challenging case load. We provide a 7 day service including bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Minimum requirement:

• Relevant degree
• Associated registration
• clear understanding of the 'sonography' role gained through work placed experience and must be able to demonstrate their desire to practice in the field of ultrasound within their CPD portfolio.
• You must have a full clean UK driving license with access to a vehicle

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Cross site

Newcastle road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Cross site

Newcastle road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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