Job summary
Band 5 Ultrasound Trainee Post
Ultrasound department
VACANCY FOR TRAINEE SONOGRAPHER (BAND 5)
CASTLE HILL HOSPITAL/HULL ROYAL INFIRMARY/COMMUNITY & NLAG
(37.5 HOURS PER WEEK- temporary)
Do you have degree in science or of a health care related subject?
Do you want to have an interesting varied career diagnosing disease, and supporting obstetric pathways?
Are you hardworking, eager to learn and willing to give up your own time to study to a postgraduate level?
This post will enable the successful candidate to undertake training in diagnostic ultrasound with the goal of fulfilling the job description of a sonographer on completion of this 12-month programme. Upon successful completion, you will hold a Postgraduate diploma in ultrasound and will be able to practice as an ultrasound practitioner.
The post holder will have their clinical placement with HUTH and the University of Leeds will provide academic taught content in obstetrics, gynaecological and general medical examinations as well as physics and technology and professional issues.
The applicant will be expected to complete in-service training and a postgraduate qualification, the entry requirements for which must be met and can be found at https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/j423/diagnostic-imaging-medical-ultrasound-pgdip
Main duties of the job
- To undertake practical training and assessment in medical ultrasound examinations.
- To complete the academic content and assessment required of the Postgraduate Diploma provided by the agreed Higher Education Institution - University of Leeds.
- To attend a minimum of 80% of the taught academic modules.
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing a high quality diagnostic ultrasound service whilst maintaining high standards of patient care.
- To ensure that practice is undertaken in accordance with department policies and protocols.
- To undertake all ultrasound procedures delegated by the advanced practitioners and acquire a good level of skill and knowledge in all aspects of ultrasound encountered on the departmental rotation.
The department operates between 8.00 am and 18.00 and a WTD compliant shift system is in place between these hours over 7 days. The applicant will be expected to travel to multiple different sites across the NLAG patch.
Commitment to this post is required on a 7-day rotation starting at 8.00am. The post holder will only be given their academic placement if they are accepted onto the course by the University of Leeds.
Progression is dependent upon completion of all academic modules. Failure to complete will result in the post holders contract being terminated.
The role is subject to a period of probation and your contract can be terminated if you do not progress of meet the terms of your probation.
About us
WORKING FOR OUR ORGANISATION
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification .
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification .
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold, or be expected to attain a recognised health care profession degree 2:1 or above
- Hold, or be able to apply for, HCPC, NMC or GMC registration
- Have an up-to-date professional portfolio.
Desirable
- 2:2 degree must demonstrate experiential learning in a relevant field of imaging or healthcare.
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- Hold a recognised ultrasound qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate undergraduate or post graduate experience of working in the field / area of health care.
- Demonstrate undergraduate or post graduate experience of working in the field / area of health care.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of working in the field of diagnostic imaging.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical ultrasound in HUTH
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of an imaging department
Desirable
- Has experience of working with Ultrasound
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold or be expected to attain a recognized Graduate Healthcare degree 2:1 or above
- Hold or be able to apply for HCPC , NMC or GMC registration
Desirable
- BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- Hold a recognized Ultrasound qualification
Skills / knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding and commitment to undergo all requirements of the post
- Demonstrate evidence of excellent academic skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate a commitment to developing new skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to commit to the taught programme at the University
Desirable
- Be able to show an understanding of the taught programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold, or be expected to attain a recognised health care profession degree 2:1 or above
- Hold, or be able to apply for, HCPC, NMC or GMC registration
- Have an up-to-date professional portfolio.
Desirable
- 2:2 degree must demonstrate experiential learning in a relevant field of imaging or healthcare.
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- Hold a recognised ultrasound qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate undergraduate or post graduate experience of working in the field / area of health care.
- Demonstrate undergraduate or post graduate experience of working in the field / area of health care.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of working in the field of diagnostic imaging.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical ultrasound in HUTH
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of an imaging department
Desirable
- Has experience of working with Ultrasound
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold or be expected to attain a recognized Graduate Healthcare degree 2:1 or above
- Hold or be able to apply for HCPC , NMC or GMC registration
Desirable
- BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers
- Hold a recognized Ultrasound qualification
Skills / knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding and commitment to undergo all requirements of the post
- Demonstrate evidence of excellent academic skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate a commitment to developing new skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to commit to the taught programme at the University
Desirable
- Be able to show an understanding of the taught programme
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).
