Trainee Obstetrics and Gynaecology Sonographer, MFT.

Are you a Midwife or Radiographer, with a keen interest in obstetrics and gynaecology, and wish to further your career and train for a PGC in obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound, ultimately to work as a Sonographer at Manchester University Foundation NHS Trust?

The candidate must have previous Radiography or Midwifery experience and ideally to have spent some time in ultrasound experiencing this modality and its clinical situations. The successful candidate will need to have good communication skills, an excellent manner with patients and the ability to be flexible. Previous experience of working in ultrasound is desirable, although training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Manchester Foundation Trust comprises of 5 hospital sites, St Mary's and Manchester Royal Infirmary are on the Oxford Road campus, with Wythenshawe, Withington and Trafford General in South Manchester, and North Manchester General located to the North of the city. The training will be delivered mainly at St. Marys and/or Wythenshawe however, the successful trainee may be required to attend other site placements to gain experience in all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ultrasound. Cross site service delivery upon qualification will be a requirement of this post.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of dedicated staff working together to provide the best possible Ultrasound service for the population of Manchester. The departments are equipped with high quality ultrasound equipment and sonographers who can supply quality practical ultrasound training. The Academic elements of the course will be delivered at the University of Salford starting January 2025. Therefore, the ability to attend Salford University is a prerequisite of the role. The role also has a learning agreement attached.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of �2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential

• Must be a Radiographer or Midwife
• Evidence of CPD
• Interest in in Obstetric & Gynaecology Ultrasound
• Demonstration of anatomical knowledge

Desirable

• Experience in Ultrasound
• Knowledge of early pregnancy
• Working under pressure in a hospital setting
• Previous experience in managing and caring for patients
• IT skills

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hopsital and Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M13 9WL

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