Job summary
The ultrasound departments at Barts Health NHS Trust are now able to offer clinical placement positions for Trainee Sonographers in conjunction with academic CASE accredited postgraduate Diploma or Certificate courses for 2023/2024.
We are looking for highly motivated, hardworking healthcare professionals to train on secondment alongside our experienced sonography teams across Barts Health NHS Trust. Your main base site will be at one of the following: Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham University Hospital or The Royal London Hospital with rotation into the NEL Ultrasound Training Academy on the Whipps Cross Hospital site expected as part of your training placement. Applicants must therefore be flexible and willing to travel. With these positions, we are offering funded academic and clinical training in obstetric, gynaecological, general abdominal / small parts and MSK ultrasound depending upon the academic programme route chosen and requirements of the clinical host site.
It is anticipated that 6 new training positions will be offered to coincide with a Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographer Education (CASE) accredited HEI qualification which are recognised worldwide as well as the British Medical Ultrasound Society and the Society of Radiographers:
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with those involved to ensure the appropriate imaging, reporting and management of the patient is provided when and where necessary. They will maintain a high professional and technical standard of ultrasound imaging. The trainee sonographer will undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice, adhering to Ultrasound Guidelines Such as BMUS, RCOG, RCR and NICE guidelines for clinical excellence. The post-holder will work as an assistant practitioner alongside a CASE qualified sonographer in the delivery of all ultrasound imaging, reporting and management of the patient within the department protocols. The post-holder will assist the sonographer in overseeing the day-to-day workload, ensuring resources allocated to the area or modality are utilised effectively. They will promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals regarding patient care and progress. All trainees are expected to rotate through the NEL Ultrasound Training Academy based at Whipps Cross Hospital. The postholder will liaise closely with the practice educator team and their allocated supervisor to ensure academic targets are met and are linked with clinical progress to ensure timely qualification.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent at 2:1 or higher
- If degree is less than a 2:1, evidence of further postgraduate study at M level must be provided
- Statutory registration with a regulatory body such as the HCPC, NMC or GMC
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience post completion of undergraduate qualification (or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of breaking bad news to patients.
Skills
Essential
- High level inter-personal and English communications skills (a level 7 ILTES or above must be evidenced if English is a 2nd language)
- Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines
- Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations.
- Ability to deal with patients in an empathic and considerate fashion.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Computer literate.
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude
- Able to prioritise, organise and delegate
- Decisive, use of sound judgement in decision making and delivering work in a timely and confident manner.
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Sufficient ability to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
- Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and integrity
- Commitment to the continuous development of self and other staff.
- Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent at 2:1 or higher
- If degree is less than a 2:1, evidence of further postgraduate study at M level must be provided
- Statutory registration with a regulatory body such as the HCPC, NMC or GMC
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience post completion of undergraduate qualification (or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of breaking bad news to patients.
Skills
Essential
- High level inter-personal and English communications skills (a level 7 ILTES or above must be evidenced if English is a 2nd language)
- Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines
- Ability to deal with conflict and stressful situations.
- Ability to deal with patients in an empathic and considerate fashion.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Computer literate.
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement plus flexibility in approach and attitude
- Able to prioritise, organise and delegate
- Decisive, use of sound judgement in decision making and delivering work in a timely and confident manner.
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Sufficient ability to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
- Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and integrity
- Commitment to the continuous development of self and other staff.
- Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
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).
