Job summary
***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***
Hereford County Hospital is a busy district general hospital serving the population of Herefordshire, Powys and parts of Shropshire. We currently have a vacancy in ultrasound for a a consultant sonographer.
The Radiology and Ultrasound department has undergone significant changes over the last 5years since entering into a partnership with Philips and you will have the opportunity to work with up to date technology.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), due to open in 2025 within Herefordshire.
The CDC will incorporate Imaging (Plain X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI and CT). a range of cardiorespiratory investigations and pathology services in a "one stop" location to obtain diagnostic information.
Prospective candidates are welcome to have an informal discussion with Mrs Rose Jones (Lead Sonographer) on 01432 364232.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to have a BSc in Radiography, Postgraduate Diploma and a MSc in Medical Ultrasound .
The post holder will be required to have a specialist area of interest which requires advanced skills of interpretation and clinical decision making. To exercise a high degree of professional and personal autonomy, demonstrating advanced clinical competence, decision making and a knowledge base beyond those associated with a conventional sonographer.
We are a busy department and there is a requirement for the successful candidate to participate in a 7 day working shift system.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, The George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the Shadow of the Black Mountains we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys. Several community hospitals are linked to Hereford County hospital and diagnostic services are available in Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we would want for our family and friends.
more than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the bustle of the a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values - Care, Accountability and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time....all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the full job description and main responsibilities, please view the attached supporting information linked to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the full job description and main responsibilities, please view the attached supporting information linked to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Eduction & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / DCR Radiography
- Post graduate Diploma medical ultrasound
- MSc medical Ultrasound
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Teaching experience / qualification
- Leadership experience / qualification
- Professional Membership
- SoR Accreditation
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Sills Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills both orally and written
- Ability to write reports tailored to the referrer and clinical situation in a concise and logical manager
- Ability to interpret and reflect on complex findings
- Communicate effectively, demonstrating sensitivity when dealing with patients and relatives especially when imparting bad news
- Demonstrate a positive approach to patient care
- Must be able to remain calm and work to deadlines
- Can manage clinical workload and prioritise the workload of others
- Ability to understand and interpret patient management information and recommendations to others
- Provide expert advice on the ultrasound service
- Ability to lead change and proven experience of supporting service delivery change
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessments
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Undertake further development of own clinical practice including audit and self-assessment
- Recent experience of teaching, mentoring and training
- Computer literate and able to use a range of applications
Desirable
- Understanding of departmental operational issues
- Knowledge of developing protocols and SOP's
- Experience of audit
- Able to perform PDR's
Experience
Essential
- Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience supported by masters level education
- In-depth experience through formal and in-house training to function at the level beyond that of a sonographer in an area of specialist practice including interventional techniques in chosen area of expertise
- Able to provide expert clinical and professional knowledge in keeping with the nature of this post
- Able to act as an autonomous practitioner at a level beyond the scope expected of a sonographer
- Experience of decision making at a senior level
- Able to evidence leadership and strong working relationships across multi-disciplinary boundaries
- Ability to prioritise and identify core issues
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Good time management
- Experience of teaching in formal and informal settings
- Mentor and assessor training accredited at local university
- ParticipatAbility to critically appraise / research publicationsion in audit
Desirable
- Publication or presentation at national conferences
- Links with Higher Education Institutes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey clinical findings and impart bad news
- Flexible attitude to departmental duties, supporting lead sonographers and leading the team in their absence
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Displays enthusiasm, energy and professionalism
- Aware of own limitations and will seek advice when required
- Aware of own strengths and weaknesses
- High professional standards and able to work consistently at a high clinical level
- Ability to work within a team and display leadership qualities
- Professional appearance and manner
- To remain calm under pressure
- Able to foster good working relationships
- Highly motivated and ability to motivate others
- Committed to quality improvement and governance
Desirable
- Team Leadership qualities
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
- Flexible attitude with respect to hours of work
- Prepared to support 7 day working
- Willing to undertake training, self-development and audit of own work
- Keep concise and clear documentation
- Work closely with the ultrasound leads and radiology management to ensure a high quality service
- Attendance in line with Trust sickness and absence policy
Person Specification
Eduction & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / DCR Radiography
- Post graduate Diploma medical ultrasound
- MSc medical Ultrasound
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Teaching experience / qualification
- Leadership experience / qualification
- Professional Membership
- SoR Accreditation
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Sills Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills both orally and written
- Ability to write reports tailored to the referrer and clinical situation in a concise and logical manager
- Ability to interpret and reflect on complex findings
- Communicate effectively, demonstrating sensitivity when dealing with patients and relatives especially when imparting bad news
- Demonstrate a positive approach to patient care
- Must be able to remain calm and work to deadlines
- Can manage clinical workload and prioritise the workload of others
- Ability to understand and interpret patient management information and recommendations to others
- Provide expert advice on the ultrasound service
- Ability to lead change and proven experience of supporting service delivery change
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessments
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Undertake further development of own clinical practice including audit and self-assessment
- Recent experience of teaching, mentoring and training
- Computer literate and able to use a range of applications
Desirable
- Understanding of departmental operational issues
- Knowledge of developing protocols and SOP's
- Experience of audit
- Able to perform PDR's
Experience
Essential
- Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience supported by masters level education
- In-depth experience through formal and in-house training to function at the level beyond that of a sonographer in an area of specialist practice including interventional techniques in chosen area of expertise
- Able to provide expert clinical and professional knowledge in keeping with the nature of this post
- Able to act as an autonomous practitioner at a level beyond the scope expected of a sonographer
- Experience of decision making at a senior level
- Able to evidence leadership and strong working relationships across multi-disciplinary boundaries
- Ability to prioritise and identify core issues
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Good time management
- Experience of teaching in formal and informal settings
- Mentor and assessor training accredited at local university
- ParticipatAbility to critically appraise / research publicationsion in audit
Desirable
- Publication or presentation at national conferences
- Links with Higher Education Institutes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey clinical findings and impart bad news
- Flexible attitude to departmental duties, supporting lead sonographers and leading the team in their absence
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Displays enthusiasm, energy and professionalism
- Aware of own limitations and will seek advice when required
- Aware of own strengths and weaknesses
- High professional standards and able to work consistently at a high clinical level
- Ability to work within a team and display leadership qualities
- Professional appearance and manner
- To remain calm under pressure
- Able to foster good working relationships
- Highly motivated and ability to motivate others
- Committed to quality improvement and governance
Desirable
- Team Leadership qualities
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
- Flexible attitude with respect to hours of work
- Prepared to support 7 day working
- Willing to undertake training, self-development and audit of own work
- Keep concise and clear documentation
- Work closely with the ultrasound leads and radiology management to ensure a high quality service
- Attendance in line with Trust sickness and absence policy
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
