Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date:
19/03/2025
Planned Interview
Date:
31/03/2025
This
post comprises one session/week (7.5 hrs) under The Leeds and West Yorkshire
Radiology Academy, working alongside and under the auspices of two consultant
sonographers to provide and deliver education of Radiology Trainees within
the Radiology Academy and the clinical setting.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, accountable for their own
actions, working closely with the Consultant Radiologists, Radiography
Service Manager and Team Managers to provide an effective and efficient,
innovative and leading-edge practice in ultrasound.
Working
within codes of practice and professional guidelines, to independently
formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound examinations,
ensure that this is communicated to the appropriate referring clinician, and
will advise clinicians directly and immediately of any unexpected or critical
findings. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and
will be involved in the daily organisation and delivery of the ultrasound
service.
Within
and through the Radiology Academy:
You will work closely with Consultant Sonographers, the Academy
Business Manager and administrative team.
The
post will be centred on the Education of the Radiology Specialty Trainees.
Deliver high quality and effective training.
You will deliver and participate in practical ultrasound training in
the academy Skills Lab. This will include overseeing the scanning of
volunteer trainees and using Intelligent Ultrasound Scantrainer and
Bodyworks ultrasound simulators.
Provide
practical hands on 1-1 and group training to Radiology SpR's and provide
continual assessment of a trainees progression, and participate in practical ultrasound
training in a clinical setting.
About us
There
are departments of clinical radiology at each of the 6 sites that make up
Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
A
comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional procedures are provided
to the population of Leeds. In
addition, significant numbers of referrals from the areas of the region and
beyond are received for specialist procedures.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will fulfil a dual role:
This
post comprises one session/week (7.5 hrs) under The Leeds and West Yorkshire
Radiology Academy, working alongside and under the auspices of two consultant
sonographers to provide and deliver education of Radiology Trainees within
the Radiology Academy and the clinical setting.
Within
the clinical department:
The
post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, accountable for their own
actions, working closely with the Consultant Radiologists, Radiography
Service Manager and Team Managers to provide an effective and efficient,
innovative and leading-edge practice in ultrasound.
Working
within codes of practice and professional guidelines, to independently
formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound examinations, and
to ensure that this is communicated to the appropriate referring clinician.
The
post holder will advise clinicians directly and immediately of any unexpected
or critical findings.
The
post holder will act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital
staff.
The
post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder
will be involved in the daily organisation and delivery of the ultrasound
service.
Within
and through the Radiology Academy:
The
post holder will work closely with Consultant Sonographers, the Academy
Business Manager and administrative team.
The
post will be centred on the Education of the Radiology Specialty Trainees.
Deliver
high quality and effective training.
The
post holder will deliver and participate in practical ultrasound training in
the academy Skills Lab. This will include overseeing the scanning of
volunteer trainees and using Intelligent Ultrasound Scantrainer and
Bodyworks ultrasound simulators.
Provide
practical hands on 1-1 and group training to Radiology Registrars.
Provide
continual assessment of a trainees progression.
The
post holder will be required to participate in practical ultrasound training
in a clinical setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will fulfil a dual role:
This
post comprises one session/week (7.5 hrs) under The Leeds and West Yorkshire
Radiology Academy, working alongside and under the auspices of two consultant
sonographers to provide and deliver education of Radiology Trainees within
the Radiology Academy and the clinical setting.
Within
the clinical department:
The
post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, accountable for their own
actions, working closely with the Consultant Radiologists, Radiography
Service Manager and Team Managers to provide an effective and efficient,
innovative and leading-edge practice in ultrasound.
Working
within codes of practice and professional guidelines, to independently
formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound examinations, and
to ensure that this is communicated to the appropriate referring clinician.
The
post holder will advise clinicians directly and immediately of any unexpected
or critical findings.
The
post holder will act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital
staff.
The
post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder
will be involved in the daily organisation and delivery of the ultrasound
service.
Within
and through the Radiology Academy:
The
post holder will work closely with Consultant Sonographers, the Academy
Business Manager and administrative team.
The
post will be centred on the Education of the Radiology Specialty Trainees.
Deliver
high quality and effective training.
The
post holder will deliver and participate in practical ultrasound training in
the academy Skills Lab. This will include overseeing the scanning of
volunteer trainees and using Intelligent Ultrasound Scantrainer and
Bodyworks ultrasound simulators.
Provide
practical hands on 1-1 and group training to Radiology Registrars.
Provide
continual assessment of a trainees progression.
The
post holder will be required to participate in practical ultrasound training
in a clinical setting.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Range of ultrasound techniques/procedures including General medical Ultrasound. Detailed knowledge of anatomy/pathologies/ abnormalities/ diseases/conditions
- Knowledge of local and national ultrasound guidelines/protocols
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- High level dexterity, hand-eye co-ordination
- Counselling/ communication skills e.g. breaking bad news
- IT skills
- Inter-personal skills
Desirable
- Experience in research and development
- Participate in departmental audit/research
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in healthcare related studies Post graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound [Specific modules required will be relevant to the role advertised and may require more than one].
- State registration either with the HCPC or equivalent professional regulatory body.
- All mandatory and priority training as set out by the Trust.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Masters degree in Medical Ultrasound
- Able to demonstrate evidence of current practice using ultrasound either at local, nationally or internationally level
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Range of ultrasound techniques/procedures including General medical Ultrasound. Detailed knowledge of anatomy/pathologies/ abnormalities/ diseases/conditions
- Knowledge of local and national ultrasound guidelines/protocols
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- High level dexterity, hand-eye co-ordination
- Counselling/ communication skills e.g. breaking bad news
- IT skills
- Inter-personal skills
Desirable
- Experience in research and development
- Participate in departmental audit/research
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in healthcare related studies Post graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound [Specific modules required will be relevant to the role advertised and may require more than one].
- State registration either with the HCPC or equivalent professional regulatory body.
- All mandatory and priority training as set out by the Trust.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Masters degree in Medical Ultrasound
- Able to demonstrate evidence of current practice using ultrasound either at local, nationally or internationally level
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).
