Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated individual with high clinical standards and a commitment to delivery of excellent patient care?
We are recruiting a Sonographer to join our friendly forward thinking team in delivering a high quality diagnostic ultrasound service.
There are 14 scan rooms plus additional rooms in a bespoke women's health unit. We have a range of modern equipment which is updated under a rolling replacement programme.
You will work across all sites from Outpatient and Day Case Surgery on the Leigh site to complex inpatient cases as well as General Medical and Obstetrics on the Wigan sites plus additional scan sites within the community.
Flexible working patterns may be required. Part time working/flexible working requests will be considered.
Candidates: Please be aware that you will be asked to present your original qualifications at interview.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust.
Previous applicants, need not apply.
Main duties of the job
A varied clinical skill mix within the range of obstetrics, gynae/transvaginal, general medical scans.Experience in small parts / MSK would also be desirable.
For those who undertake obstetrics, the ability to take part in combined screening is required, therefore a DQASS sonographer code is essential.You will participate in regular clinical governance and audit.
We offer a flexible person centred and innovative approach to supporting staff and service development. There is also a student training programme within our academic hub in collaboration with the University.
You will be welcomed by a supportive team of 16 Sonographers. We actively encourage and support CPD and further training (including MSK). There is a strong focus on in house mentoring and preceptorship to encourage personal development and promote leadership skills to enable you to develop and grow professionally.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
To provide and deliver a high quality and effective Ultrasound service by independently performing Ultrasound examinations, interpreting the images, producing and issuing a report to the referring clinician and ensuring an optimum patient experience.
- Participate in the training of multi-disciplinary staff groups
- Responsible for checking, vetting and prioritising ultrasound requests.
- To be constantly seeking ways to improve standards and performance including audit and peer review
- Assist and participate in biopsy and other interventional procedures if required
Planning and Organisational Duties
- Involvement in the vetting /prepping of referrals.
- To be flexible to changes in service demands.
- To participate in and keep records of equipment testing e.g., QA and post installation
- Plans and prioritises own, (and Radiologists) workload.
- To maintain quality control procedures.
- To report equipment faults.
- To participate in an effective patient appointment system- monitoring appointment diaries and booking allocations as and when necessary.
- To be flexible and provide cover for colleagues (including Radiologists) as requested by Lead Sonographer and Deputy Clinical Leads.
- Organisation of and participation in meetings, CPD and audit.
- Involvement in maintaining stocks levels
- Participating in organisation of machine services and repairs.
- Facilitation of machine demonstrations and co-ordination choice and purchase of ultrasound equipment
Communications and Key Working Relationships
- To liaise with other departments, units, hospitals and other agencies as necessary
- To attend and contribute to clinical audit and MDT meetings e.g., Ultrasound, Gynae and Urological meetings.
- To use the Radiology Information System (CRIS) and PACS to maintain and update accurate patient and departmental records to the standards expected within the directorate.
- To keep up to date with the Trusts information and Departmental policies.
- To safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.
- To be actively involved in research and development where appropriate
- Participate in departmental audits and research projects e.g., Post and under graduate research studies.
- Production and update of patient information sheets when required.
Responsibility for Finance
- To be proactive in the assessment and quality assurance of equipment taking into consideration the ability to provide a suitable level of service.
- To ensure the responsible use of all Ultrasound equipment and resources
Responsibility for Human Resources
- To support the departmental induction process for new work colleagues.
- To supervise all members of staff in the performance of their duties
Responsibility for Health & Safety
- To attend mandatory training courses including those with regard to Health and Safety and be familiar with Radiology Standard procedures within Ultrasound and other modalities where required.
- Regularly attending both theoretical and practical moving and handling sessions.
- Ensure the health and safety of all patients during Ultrasound procedures, which are undertaken both within the department and on the mobile equipment.
- To supervise all members of staff in the performance of their duties.
- To take part in Q.A measures in keeping with clinical governance.
- To ensure the responsible use of all Ultrasound equipment and resources.
- Supports Radiologists/Gynaecologists with interventional procedures.
Responsibility for Teaching
- To mentor and support post graduate Trainees in Ultrasound.
- To attend internal and external study days and lectures and to provide formal feedback to colleagues when appropriate.
- To be actively involved in research and development
- Participate in departmental audits and research projects
- Production and update of patient information sheets when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
To provide and deliver a high quality and effective Ultrasound service by independently performing Ultrasound examinations, interpreting the images, producing and issuing a report to the referring clinician and ensuring an optimum patient experience.
- Participate in the training of multi-disciplinary staff groups
- Responsible for checking, vetting and prioritising ultrasound requests.
- To be constantly seeking ways to improve standards and performance including audit and peer review
- Assist and participate in biopsy and other interventional procedures if required
Planning and Organisational Duties
- Involvement in the vetting /prepping of referrals.
- To be flexible to changes in service demands.
- To participate in and keep records of equipment testing e.g., QA and post installation
- Plans and prioritises own, (and Radiologists) workload.
- To maintain quality control procedures.
- To report equipment faults.
- To participate in an effective patient appointment system- monitoring appointment diaries and booking allocations as and when necessary.
- To be flexible and provide cover for colleagues (including Radiologists) as requested by Lead Sonographer and Deputy Clinical Leads.
- Organisation of and participation in meetings, CPD and audit.
- Involvement in maintaining stocks levels
- Participating in organisation of machine services and repairs.
- Facilitation of machine demonstrations and co-ordination choice and purchase of ultrasound equipment
Communications and Key Working Relationships
- To liaise with other departments, units, hospitals and other agencies as necessary
- To attend and contribute to clinical audit and MDT meetings e.g., Ultrasound, Gynae and Urological meetings.
- To use the Radiology Information System (CRIS) and PACS to maintain and update accurate patient and departmental records to the standards expected within the directorate.
- To keep up to date with the Trusts information and Departmental policies.
- To safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.
- To be actively involved in research and development where appropriate
- Participate in departmental audits and research projects e.g., Post and under graduate research studies.
- Production and update of patient information sheets when required.
Responsibility for Finance
- To be proactive in the assessment and quality assurance of equipment taking into consideration the ability to provide a suitable level of service.
- To ensure the responsible use of all Ultrasound equipment and resources
Responsibility for Human Resources
- To support the departmental induction process for new work colleagues.
- To supervise all members of staff in the performance of their duties
Responsibility for Health & Safety
- To attend mandatory training courses including those with regard to Health and Safety and be familiar with Radiology Standard procedures within Ultrasound and other modalities where required.
- Regularly attending both theoretical and practical moving and handling sessions.
- Ensure the health and safety of all patients during Ultrasound procedures, which are undertaken both within the department and on the mobile equipment.
- To supervise all members of staff in the performance of their duties.
- To take part in Q.A measures in keeping with clinical governance.
- To ensure the responsible use of all Ultrasound equipment and resources.
- Supports Radiologists/Gynaecologists with interventional procedures.
Responsibility for Teaching
- To mentor and support post graduate Trainees in Ultrasound.
- To attend internal and external study days and lectures and to provide formal feedback to colleagues when appropriate.
- To be actively involved in research and development
- Participate in departmental audits and research projects
- Production and update of patient information sheets when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CASE accredited ultrasound course -Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU,Post graduate Certificate/Diploma
- PgC/PgD)
Desirable
- Experience of advanced practice in some Ultrasound techniques
- Member of professional Bodies HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Recent Ultrasound scanning and reporting experience in Obstetric, Medical or Gynae examinations
- Experience of working on own initiative or as part of a team
- Continuous professional development
Desirable
- Mentoring and Teaching Skills
Skills
Essential
- Dynamic, motivated, proactive with an ability to problem solve
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and good organisational skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate professional interests and motivation
- To contribute positively to development of the Imaging Service
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of pathologies relevant to Ultrasound and current trends in all areas of Ultrasound
Additional
Essential
- Dynamic, motivated, proactive with an ability to problem solve.
- Willingness to take part in training of Medical Staff in Ultrasound scanning
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Flexible, responsive and enthusiastic approach in assisting with the delivery of the Ultrasound Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CASE accredited ultrasound course -Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU,Post graduate Certificate/Diploma
- PgC/PgD)
Desirable
- Experience of advanced practice in some Ultrasound techniques
- Member of professional Bodies HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Recent Ultrasound scanning and reporting experience in Obstetric, Medical or Gynae examinations
- Experience of working on own initiative or as part of a team
- Continuous professional development
Desirable
- Mentoring and Teaching Skills
Skills
Essential
- Dynamic, motivated, proactive with an ability to problem solve
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and good organisational skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate professional interests and motivation
- To contribute positively to development of the Imaging Service
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of pathologies relevant to Ultrasound and current trends in all areas of Ultrasound
Additional
Essential
- Dynamic, motivated, proactive with an ability to problem solve.
- Willingness to take part in training of Medical Staff in Ultrasound scanning
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Flexible, responsive and enthusiastic approach in assisting with the delivery of the Ultrasound Service
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.
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.
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various sites across the organisation
Wigan and Leigh
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
