Job summary
Are you passionate,
highly motivated, and looking for a career in ultrasound?
If so, we have an
exciting opportunity within the radiology department at Birmingham Womens and
Childrens Hospital for a trainee sonographer to support the ultrasound service
across both sites.
The position is a 3-year fixed
term training post and on successful completion of the course we hope to employ
the successful candidate as an autonomous reporting sonographer.
Main duties of the job
The training post will be
for 3 years, and the trainee will undertake a structured programme of training
and assessment in clinical practice as well as completing a Post Graduate
Diploma in ultrasound at Birmingham City University (BCU). Please see the
attached link which stipulates the entry requirements for the postgraduate
ultrasound program at BCU. https://www.bcu.ac.uk/health-sciences/courses/medical-ultrasound-msc-2023-24#entry_requirements
The successful candidate
will have hands on clinical training in paediatric abdominal and renal
ultrasound in year one, completing a postgraduate certificate in medical
ultrasound.
Years two and three will
include consolidation of clinical skills in paediatric abdominal examinations,
and training in neonatal hips for developmental dysplasia, cranial ultrasound
and adult abdominal examinations across both the Womens and Childrens
Hospital sites.
In addition to obtaining
clinical skills in ultrasound imaging the trainee will be expected to develop
the necessary management and professional skills to fulfil this advanced
practitioner role.
On completion of the
training programme the post holder will play a key role in delivering the
ultrasound service across both sites. They will work towards becoming an
autonomous practitioner, undertaking paediatric and adult abdominal ultrasound
examinations including neonatal hips and cranial, and provide an independent
report.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person
specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham
Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have
evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include
transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional
registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for
our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so
please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person
specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham
Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have
evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include
transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional
registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for
our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so
please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional up-to-date knowledge
- Awareness of current NHS issues
- Evidence of interest/ work experience in ultrasound
- Experience in paediatrics or obstetric care
- Awareness of clinical governance issues relating to patient care
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of paediatric medical or obstetric conditions (dependent on clinical module)
- Evidence of innovation/change that has had a positive effect on patient care
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Decisive in a timely and confident manner
- Evidence of ability to make autonomous clinical decisions
- Give an example of when you used emotional intelligence particularly when managing conflict
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to use and act on own initiative
- Stamina to concentrate and work for extended periods of time
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
- Self- motivated
- Excellent time management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Organized, fair, flexible and receptive to change
- Good observational skills
- Able to work under close supervision and willing to accept constructive suggestions for improvement
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of career development
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent and professional manner
- Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills including numerical interpretation
- PACS, RIS and IT experience with good Microsoft knowledge
- Excellent written comprehension skills ability to structure ultrasound reports when qualified
- Able to manage resources effectively
- Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations.
Desirable
- Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional up-to-date knowledge
- Awareness of current NHS issues
- Evidence of interest/ work experience in ultrasound
- Experience in paediatrics or obstetric care
- Awareness of clinical governance issues relating to patient care
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of paediatric medical or obstetric conditions (dependent on clinical module)
- Evidence of innovation/change that has had a positive effect on patient care
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Decisive in a timely and confident manner
- Evidence of ability to make autonomous clinical decisions
- Give an example of when you used emotional intelligence particularly when managing conflict
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to use and act on own initiative
- Stamina to concentrate and work for extended periods of time
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
- Self- motivated
- Excellent time management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Organized, fair, flexible and receptive to change
- Good observational skills
- Able to work under close supervision and willing to accept constructive suggestions for improvement
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of career development
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent and professional manner
- Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills including numerical interpretation
- PACS, RIS and IT experience with good Microsoft knowledge
- Excellent written comprehension skills ability to structure ultrasound reports when qualified
- Able to manage resources effectively
- Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations.
Desirable
- Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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