Job summary
We are looking for a Sonographer to join our amazing team!
We are an extremely positive and forward thinking department performing all aspects of clinical Ultrasound, including Obstetrics, General, Vascular, Baby Hips and MSK. We rotate through our Fetal Medicine and Early Pregnancy Units with whom we have a very close working relationship. We are a highly skilled friendly team of 24 Sonographers, which includes Sonographers, Midwife Sonographers and Vascular Scientists, perform, and report a wide range of ultrasound examinations.
The successful applicant will assist to maintain our efficient US service across the Warrington and Halton sites to include Warrington Hospital, Nightingale Building (formerly Halton General Hospital), Captain Sir Tom Moore Building and our community site at the Halton Health Hub in Runcorn Shopping City.
You will be a Sonographer with a Ultrasound qualification to at PgC / PGDip or equivalent in Obstetrics and Gynaecology scanning.
The Ultrasound department has an established and highly successful trainee sonographer programme and has strong educational links with the University of Cumbria and University of Salford
Main duties of the job
You will join a supportive, friendly and exceptional team of sonographers.
You must be able to demonstrate initiative and prioritise a complex workload whilst working both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The right candidate will have strong organisational skills, ability to use own initiative and work under pressure, as well as excellent communication skills to deal appropriately with complex, sensitive, or contentious issues with patients and colleagues of all grades.
At Warrington, we pride ourselves in being focussed to achieve the best outcomes for our staff and patients. We are dedicated to invest in and develop our ultrasound team in order to maintain the highest standard of care for our patients. The post holder needs to be committed to both their personal development and that of the staff and service, have an innovative attitude and thrive within a challenging environment.
About us
Warrington Hospital is the 'hidden-gem' of the North-West. We are well known for our team spirit and consistently score highly in the top places to work in the NHS!
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post qualification experience in a wide range of clinical ultrasound examinations
- Experience in issuing own diagnostic reports
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Involvement in the training of staff in ultrasound to PgD level and the education of student radiographers
- Involvement in the wider professional arena
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree e.g. BSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent professional qualification
- Postgraduate level training in Medical Ultrasound i.e. DMU or PgD in Medical ultrasound.
- HCPC/NMC registration or equivalent.
Desirable
- Further professional qualifications.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- IT skills (knowledge of digital imaging)
- Counselling and empathy skills for conveying bad news to patients and relatives. oSensitivity and tact
- Planning and organisational skills, with ability to prioritise workload to meet the service needs
- Ability to communicate well with other staff and with the public.
- Ability to interact with a multidisciplinary team e.g. GPs, vascular nurses, midwives, obstetricians.
Desirable
- Understanding of the wider health economy
- Ability to challenge current practice
Specific role requirements
Essential
- Excellent documentation and record keeping
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.
- Responsible, caring and friendly attitude
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post qualification experience in a wide range of clinical ultrasound examinations
- Experience in issuing own diagnostic reports
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Involvement in the training of staff in ultrasound to PgD level and the education of student radiographers
- Involvement in the wider professional arena
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree e.g. BSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent professional qualification
- Postgraduate level training in Medical Ultrasound i.e. DMU or PgD in Medical ultrasound.
- HCPC/NMC registration or equivalent.
Desirable
- Further professional qualifications.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- IT skills (knowledge of digital imaging)
- Counselling and empathy skills for conveying bad news to patients and relatives. oSensitivity and tact
- Planning and organisational skills, with ability to prioritise workload to meet the service needs
- Ability to communicate well with other staff and with the public.
- Ability to interact with a multidisciplinary team e.g. GPs, vascular nurses, midwives, obstetricians.
Desirable
- Understanding of the wider health economy
- Ability to challenge current practice
Specific role requirements
Essential
- Excellent documentation and record keeping
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.
- Responsible, caring and friendly attitude
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).
