East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Student Sonographer

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Job summary

We are looking for a student Sonographer to join our growing team at Ipswich Hospital. As part of this post you will undergo training that is both academic (at University of the West of England, Bristol) and practical (in our department). You will be required to travel to Bristol, however expenses will be paid. Upon successful completion you will attain a PG Dip in General Medical, Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound. Offer of employment will be conditional on the offer of a university place.

This full time post will be rostered as shifts over a seven day week to include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required. The base will be Ipswich Hospital; however flexibility and visits to other ESNEFT sites may also be required. The Radiology core working hours are 08:00 - 20:00 seven days a week.

We are seeking a highly motivated, hard-working individual who is able to commit to an intense, but highly rewarding training course in General Medical Ultrasound, with the possibility of continuing onto Obstetric Ultrasound, depending on department need.

Applications are welcome from any health care profession with a 2:1 or above graduate qualification in their area of expertise and must have a professional registration such as HCPC or NMC registration. Previous imaging experience is desirable.

You will be responsible (under supervision at all times) for the provision of an accurate ultrasound report direct to the referring clinician.

Main duties of the job

To maintain a high professional and technical standard at all times.

  • To safely use all ultrasound units within the Trust.
  • Perform Ultrasound examinations under the direct supervision of a registered Sonographer.
  • Positively check patient's details prior to examination and ensuring that such details are present and correct on the request form/computer. Requests must be justified, as per departmental protocol
  • Develop analytical and judgment skills required to determine the appropriate scanning method, based on clinical information and patient condition in order to individualise patient examinations required for optimal scanning and reporting.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you

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Details

Date posted

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR1338-24

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) degree in Radiography, Nursing, Physiotherapy
  • Statutory registration (NMC/HCPC)

Skills

Essential

  • Maintain high standard of work under pressure
  • Prioritisation
  • NHS Experience
  • Excellent communication
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Demonstrate an interest and some knowledge of ultrasound

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

  • Current up-to-date CPD folder
  • Able to organise self and others, to take initiative, manage time and work without supervision
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance agenda
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
  • Able to undertake further development of own clinical practice
  • Interest in teaching
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) degree in Radiography, Nursing, Physiotherapy
  • Statutory registration (NMC/HCPC)

Skills

Essential

  • Maintain high standard of work under pressure
  • Prioritisation
  • NHS Experience
  • Excellent communication
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Demonstrate an interest and some knowledge of ultrasound

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

  • Current up-to-date CPD folder
  • Able to organise self and others, to take initiative, manage time and work without supervision
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance agenda
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
  • Able to undertake further development of own clinical practice
  • Interest in teaching

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.

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.

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD


Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD


Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ultrasound Manager

Carolyn Roberts

Carolyn.Roberts@esneft.nhs.uk

07745747288

Details

Date posted

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR1338-24

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD


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