Job summary
Manchester Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic, compassionate sonographers for our North Manchester General site. It is a really exciting time for North Manchester as we joined the MFT family in April 2021 to provide single hospital model services for the residents of the City of Manchester. This along with the planned development of the new hospital on this site in the coming 5 years make North Manchester an attractive place to work.
Ideally you should be fully qualified in all aspects of obstetric, gynaecology and general medicine ultrasound and candidates who have additional experience in MSK or paediatric ultrasound are especially welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The department is busy carrying out over 46,000 scans per year split between obstetric and non-obstetric scanning, with a wide variety of examinations and patient conditions seen daily.
Support is available from an enthusiastic Management team, Clinical Experts and Clinical Lead Radiologists who are extremely supportive of developing both our services and staff.
As a Trust we are committed to training through to completion of the post graduate course and currently 5 students are in training supported by our dedicated Ultrasound Clinical Tutor, there will be opportunities for the appointee to participate in shaping the future of sonographers within the Trust.
This post attracts a recruitment and retention Premia. RRP is payable at £2000 per annum (pro rata for part time staff). Employees in sonographer posts would be eligible for the payment following a period of 1 years completed service in post with the Trust, from the commencement of the allowance, and for subsequent completed periods of 12 months service thereafter for a period of 3 years.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £1.8bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating the most exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We're proud to be one of the major academic research centres and education providers in England and Research and Innovation is the heart of all we do, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We're also excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable and tackling climate change.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Join us and you'll work with some of the best people in the NHS, thriving in a Trust united in its values, purpose and commitment to our patients and a drive for continual innovation and improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination.
If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. There is currently Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new employees may need to be vaccinated.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination.
If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. There is currently Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new employees may need to be vaccinated.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Knowledge anbd Qualifications
Essential
- PgD or equivalent Medical US- case accredited course
- Evidence of independent practice
- Previous work in NHS maternity services-FASP standards
- Knowledge of Obstetric Ultrasound as per PHE/FASP and RCOG/RCR
- Knowledge of General Medical Ultrasound and small parts.
- Evidence of CPD
- Registration as a radiographer with the HCPC
Desirable
- Additional training or experience in other fields of US eg. Paeds, MSK, Elastography
Experience
Essential
- Completion of recognised course
- Practicing sonographer, or midwife sonographer.
- Experience in transvaginal scanning.
- Experience in independent reporting.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to manage own time effectively.
- Able to communicate well with a range of personnel.
- Able to work well in a team environment.
- Able to demonstrate, teach and work with trainees at various levels.
- IT skills required
- Ability to use both spoken and written English to a high level.
Person Specification
Knowledge anbd Qualifications
Essential
- PgD or equivalent Medical US- case accredited course
- Evidence of independent practice
- Previous work in NHS maternity services-FASP standards
- Knowledge of Obstetric Ultrasound as per PHE/FASP and RCOG/RCR
- Knowledge of General Medical Ultrasound and small parts.
- Evidence of CPD
- Registration as a radiographer with the HCPC
Desirable
- Additional training or experience in other fields of US eg. Paeds, MSK, Elastography
Experience
Essential
- Completion of recognised course
- Practicing sonographer, or midwife sonographer.
- Experience in transvaginal scanning.
- Experience in independent reporting.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to manage own time effectively.
- Able to communicate well with a range of personnel.
- Able to work well in a team environment.
- Able to demonstrate, teach and work with trainees at various levels.
- IT skills required
- Ability to use both spoken and written English to a high 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.
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).
