Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified sonographer to join the forward thinking ultrasound team of the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Developments within the local community have given us the opportunity to expand the ultrasound service, particularly with the advent of our service expansion into GP practices in the region.
The ultrasound department within the Trust is managed as an obstetric and a non-obstetric team, with sonographers having the opportunity to specialize into a specific area or keep skills in both. This new post will add to the dynamics of the team. The successful applicant s will be able to discuss their preferred areas.
Main duties of the job
You will be working with the team of friendly, dedicated and hardworking sonographers within the ultrasound department.
You will work in all sites where ultrasound services are provided by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust . The sonographers in Hull have always been at the leading edge of service developments such as our infertility work and independent reporting skills. Our community ultrasound services have expanded and we are proud to have developed a diagnostic and clinical management advice service within the primary sector.
The ultrasound department is committed to training and has close links with the Hull & York Medical School and the School of Healthcare at Leeds University as well as BMUS and the specialist interest groups in the SCOR. Role extension, CPD, KSF and flexible working are actively supported.
The core hours of the department are 8.00am through to 18.00pm with some expectation to cover weekends and bank holidays.
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 ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website
About us
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.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognized ultrasound qualification to a minimum level of Post Graduate Certificate awarded by an Consortium for Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) approved higher educational provider or equivalent*.
- *Candidates will need portfolio of evidence outlining fulfilment of equivalent learning outcomes in a non-CASE accredited qualification.
- Hold current HPC registration.
- Have an up-to-date portfolio.
Desirable
- Hold an MSc in a relevant subject.
- Hold EDCL or demonstrate proficient IT skills
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate theoretical, practical and professional knowledge regarding the safe use of ultrasound.
- Experience of service improvement
- High level organization skills are required
Desirable
- Possess specialist training in expert field of practice
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication - verbal/written
- Team leadership and motivation skills
- High level organization skills are required
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- Facilitate learning of others.
Application Completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
- Able to work extended hours (between 8am and 6pm- 7 days a week)
Desirable
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognized ultrasound qualification to a minimum level of Post Graduate Certificate awarded by an Consortium for Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) approved higher educational provider or equivalent*.
- *Candidates will need portfolio of evidence outlining fulfilment of equivalent learning outcomes in a non-CASE accredited qualification.
- Hold current HPC registration.
- Have an up-to-date portfolio.
Desirable
- Hold an MSc in a relevant subject.
- Hold EDCL or demonstrate proficient IT skills
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate theoretical, practical and professional knowledge regarding the safe use of ultrasound.
- Experience of service improvement
- High level organization skills are required
Desirable
- Possess specialist training in expert field of practice
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication - verbal/written
- Team leadership and motivation skills
- High level organization skills are required
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- Facilitate learning of others.
Application Completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
- Able to work extended hours (between 8am and 6pm- 7 days a week)
Desirable
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
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).
