Job summary
Join
Our Dynamic Ultrasound Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals!
10% R&R premium
Are
you a dedicated and skilled Sonographer looking for an exciting opportunity
in a busy, fast-paced Ultrasound department in a teaching hospital? We are
looking for a motivated individual to join our Ultrasound team, working
alongside experienced Sonographers and Radiologists to deliver outstanding
patient care across multiple sites within our Trust.
This
is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary
environment, gaining experience in a wide range of ultrasound services while
making a real difference to patient care.
What
Were Looking For
Were
seeking a team player with excellent communication skills, a strong work
ethic, and a commitment to delivering high-quality imaging services. If that
sounds like you, wed love to hear from you!
Expected Shortlisting
Date
06/05/2025
Planned Interview
Date
19/05/2025
Main duties of the job
What
Youll Do
Work across our main sites at Leeds
General Infirmary and St James, with the possibility of covering peripheral
sites at Seacroft and Wharfedale.
Provide high-quality obstetric,
inpatient, and outpatient ultrasound services.
Support the regional transplant
service, including pre- and post-renal and liver transplants.
Gain valuable experience in our
dedicated Paediatric Ultrasound department.
Work in a fast-paced and diverse
clinical environment, with opportunities for skill development and career
progression.
About us
Why
Join Us?
At
Leeds Teaching Hospitals, our Ultrasound department is a friendly, welcoming,
and inclusive team that values collaboration and professional growth. As a
leading teaching hospital, we offer an exciting and varied workload that will
challenge and enhance your skills.
We
are committed to supporting our workforce and have a strong focus on
professional development. If you're ready to take your career to the next
level in a dynamic and rewarding environment, apply today!
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 report directly to the Ultrasound Team Managers and will be
expected to meet the following criteria
To
provide a high quality diagnostic ultrasound service by performing
unsupervised scanning sessions.
To
independently formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound
examinations, and to ensure that this is communicated to
the
appropriate referring clinician.
To
act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff.
To
work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To
maintain on-going professional development through attendance at
clinical/scientific/multi-disciplinary meetings.
To
be involved in clinical training programmes, mentoring and supervising of
both Student Sonographers Specialist Registrar
Radiologists.
In
addition to the above we expect our staff to uphold the core values of the
Trust which are that all staff are
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will report directly to the Ultrasound Team Managers and will be
expected to meet the following criteria
To
provide a high quality diagnostic ultrasound service by performing
unsupervised scanning sessions.
To
independently formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound
examinations, and to ensure that this is communicated to
the
appropriate referring clinician.
To
act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff.
To
work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To
maintain on-going professional development through attendance at
clinical/scientific/multi-disciplinary meetings.
To
be involved in clinical training programmes, mentoring and supervising of
both Student Sonographers Specialist Registrar
Radiologists.
In
addition to the above we expect our staff to uphold the core values of the
Trust which are that all staff are
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have experience of a range of Ultrasound techniques and procedures to include Obstetrics and General Medical Ultrasound
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, pathologies, abnormalities and diseases/conditions.
- Knowledge of local and national guidelines and protocols.
- Must be able to demonstrate evidence of current practise within Ultrasound
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner with strong report writing capabilities
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Must be 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a Degree or equivalent in Healthcare Studies
- To hold the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
- State registration with the HCPC or equivalent professional regulatory body
- Certified to perform Nuchal Translucency Screening
Desirable
- Master's degree in Medical Ultrasound.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication Skills and experience of counselling skills e.g.breaking bad news.
- High level dexterity and hand eye coordination.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in departmental audits.
- Evidence of experience in research relating to Ultrasound.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have experience of a range of Ultrasound techniques and procedures to include Obstetrics and General Medical Ultrasound
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, pathologies, abnormalities and diseases/conditions.
- Knowledge of local and national guidelines and protocols.
- Must be able to demonstrate evidence of current practise within Ultrasound
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner with strong report writing capabilities
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Must be 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a Degree or equivalent in Healthcare Studies
- To hold the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
- State registration with the HCPC or equivalent professional regulatory body
- Certified to perform Nuchal Translucency Screening
Desirable
- Master's degree in Medical Ultrasound.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication Skills and experience of counselling skills e.g.breaking bad news.
- High level dexterity and hand eye coordination.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in departmental audits.
- Evidence of experience in research relating to 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.
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).
