Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Ultrasound Trainee Post

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Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides an extensive ultrasound service to the people of North West London. We are pleased to offer an exciting and unique opportunity for a healthcare professional to develop their career as a Sonographer.

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to take on a fixed term training post with us, based at Charing Cross hospital. With the support of the local multidisciplinary ultrasound team and the North West London Ultrasound academy you will be complete a postgraduate diploma over a maximum 18-month period. You will be enrolling on the King's college medical ultrasound programme from SEPTEMBER 2024 . Applicants should ensure they meet the minimum academic requirements expected.

The service at Charing cross is extensive and varied, you will be developing your general ultrasound skills in abdominal and pelvic imaging, alongside some vascular work during the training period.

It is expected that our trainee will then join the ultrasound team after qualification when a substantive post is available.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced radiographer, nurse or other allied health professional to progress their career and develop new and highly sought after knowledge and skills in a supportive environment within North West London.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of an efficient US service.

To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service.

To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.

To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.

To maintain a safe working environment within the US department.

To complete clinical assessments and theory assessments in General Abdomen and Gynaecology ultrasound in order to achieve the PG Diploma from the University.

To keep up to date with mandatory trainings.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1436

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc in Midwifery / Radiography

Desirable

  • HPC (Health Professions Council), NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council), GMC (General Medical Council)

Experience

Essential

  • Midwifery / Radiography

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Team work
  • Leadership
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc in Midwifery / Radiography

Desirable

  • HPC (Health Professions Council), NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council), GMC (General Medical Council)

Experience

Essential

  • Midwifery / Radiography

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Team work
  • Leadership

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).

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.

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).

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ultrasound Modality Lead Superintendent

Vishal Pratap

Vishal.pratap@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1436

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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