To train as a student sonographer within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, to complete the post graduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound, becoming an autonomous practitioner contributing to the sonographer led service.

To undertake all of the required clinical caseload of the Trust other than the most complex interventions which are carried out by medical staff members. To be in a position to manage the patients pathway associated with their individual designated referrals, providing a comprehensive report of the findings (seeking appropriate advice if required) and ensuring it is communicated to appropriate clinicians.

Annex 21

The provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 21 - Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees, would apply whilst undertaking training in this role.

Length of training: x years

Period of Training

Pay

More than 3 years from completion of training

60% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate

More than 2 but less than 3 years prior to completion of training

65% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate

More than one but less than 2 years prior to completion of training

70% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate

Up to 12 months to completion of training

75% of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate

For further information on Annex 21, please see:

http://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-21-to-25/annex-21-arrangements-for-pay-and-banding-of-trainees

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a student Sonographer within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, to complete the post graduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound, becoming an autonomous practitioner contributing to the sonographer led service.

The post holder will also undertake all of the required clinical caseload supported by a ultrasound practitioner within the Trust . The successful candidate will be supported to manage the patients pathway associated with their individual designated referrals, providing a comprehensive report of the findings (seeking appropriate advice if required) and ensuring it is communicated to appropriate clinicians.

The post holder will take responsibility for image archiving and electronic data management generated during the procedure.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck , Hexham and The Northumbria, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as a student sonographer within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, to complete the post graduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound, becoming an autonomous practitioner contributing to the sonographer led service requiring minimal input from consultant medical staff.
• To be progressing towards undertaking all of the required clinical caseload of the Trust other than the most complex interventions which are carried out by medical staff members.
• with support will manage the patient pathway associated with their individual designated. referrals, providing a comprehensive report of the findings (seeking appropriate advice if required) and ensuring it is communicated to appropriate clinicians.
• To take responsibility for image archiving and electronic data management generated during the procedure.
• To be able to effectively express, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills, distressing and unexpected news directly to patients using empathy, respect and tact.

To develop knowledge base of professional expertise for external consultation and to work as a team with a multi-disciplinary approach to service provision.

To be responsible for technical equipment QA and ensuring its safe operation for patient use.

To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Hold professional registration wit HCPC
• PgCERT/PgDIP in Medical Ultrasound upon course completion 1-2 years

Desirable

• Short specialist courses leading to other postgraduate qualifications.

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wansbeck General Hospital

Woodhorn Lane

Ashington

NE63 9JJ

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