Vascular Sonographer

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Job overview

Band 7 - Vascular / General Sonographer - Diagnostic Imaging Department

An opportunity has arisen to join our hard working, friendly and progressive non-obstetric team at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, initiative-taking, well organised sonographer with ability to work autonomously to join our busy unit.

Kettering General Hospital provides acute health care services to an ever-growing population of around 280,000 in North Northamptonshire, South Leicestershire, and Rutland. We deliver our services from our main site and satellite outpatient facilities at three neighbouring units.

We are looking for suitable candidate to most support with vascular service at KGH but be able to perform general ultrasound is preferable. The candidate should be SVT Accredited and competent in conducting clinical examinations and playing a key role in the management of patients with vascular disease.

You will perform and independently report on a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations including upper and lower limb arterial and venous scans, carotid and aorta including EVAR scans and arterio-venous fistulas.

You must be highly competent and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery and excellent patient care.

You must hold a UK recognised Pg. Diploma or Pg. Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent and state registration with HCPC or other recognised body is essential.

Join us and you will be part of a community that recognises your contribution.

Essential Criteria.

SVT Accredited Sonographer.

Desirable Criteria.

Post-qualification experience of working in the NHS.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a team in delivering high quality diagnostic care and the right test at the right time.

You must be highly competent and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery and excellent patient care.

You must hold a UK recognised Pg. Diploma or Pg. Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent and state registration with HCPC or equivalent is essential.

Join us and you will be part of a community that recognises your contribution.

To always provide a commitment to the highest quality patient care and to actively

participate in programmes to develop excellent standards of patient care.

To be responsible for the strategic organisation and provision of the Ultrasound service, working with the management team, ensuring advice and leadership on evidence-based changes to practice.
Provide specialist advice pertaining to ultrasound service.
Responsible for training and supervision of all staff within the ultrasound unit.
Deputise to Lead Sonographer when required.
To be receptive to new ways of working to ensure that the ultrasound department continues to remain resilient and flexible to changing service pressures and needs.
To be conversant with national changes in diagnostics service delivery.
To be open, positive, and flexible in considering implementation of changes which align with national priorities.

To maintain a high standard of clinical governance by taking an active role in audit, peer review and QA programmes.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Date posted

05 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264- 6005739-MED

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital, Radiology Department

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description & Personal Specification that is attached to this vacancy for a full detailed insight of the job.

For further information please email Dr K Lakhani (PhD) Lead Sonographer on klakhani@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description & Personal Specification that is attached to this vacancy for a full detailed insight of the job.

For further information please email Dr K Lakhani (PhD) Lead Sonographer on klakhani@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Radiography or equivalent
HCPC registered or equivalent
Experience in Ultrasound and independent reporting
Ability to successfully manage people and change
Expert knowledge of Ultrasound
Provide clinical and professional leadership to support, inspire and supervise staff development
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
Able to convey accurate information to patients and colleagues ensuring comprehension of complex data
Complete documentation accurately and collate data for meetings

Desirable

Post Graduate Qualification in MSK Ultrasound

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Radiography or equivalent
HCPC registered or equivalent
Experience in Ultrasound and independent reporting
Ability to successfully manage people and change
Expert knowledge of Ultrasound
Provide clinical and professional leadership to support, inspire and supervise staff development
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
Able to convey accurate information to patients and colleagues ensuring comprehension of complex data
Complete documentation accurately and collate data for meetings

Desirable

Post Graduate Qualification in MSK Ultrasound

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).