Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking professional with a keen interest and desire to pursue a career in ultrasound?

The radiology department are seeking two enthusiastic and forward-thinking individuals to join our friendly team in our busy ultrasound departments at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to train in ultrasound. We are looking for a self-motivated professional from an appropriate background to undertake a structured program of training and assessment in clinical practice, as well as completing a minimum of a Post Graduate Certificate in Obstetric and Gynecological ultrasound at the University of the West of England or Birmingham City University with a view to progress in the future to a Post Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound.

All clinical training will be provided by an experienced and motivated group of sonographers and course fees paid by Trust and HEE. There is the expectation for the successful applicant to undertake self-led study in personal time to support their learning.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

Working alongside our motivated staff to learn how to undertake high-quality ultrasound assessment and produce accurate and concise ultrasound reports relating to ultrasound findings.

A commitment to undergo extensive training and a Masters level qualification.

Providing high quality patient care and excellent communication.

Developing the skills to deliver bad news where appropriate with the support of our trained sonographers during the course of your learning.

An ongoing commitment to service development and CPD.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder

Is responsible for understanding the role of a sonographer for which they aim to achieve.

Is responsible for their own work to obtain a Post-Graduate Certification in Medical Ultrasound and must take an active approach in their academic studies as well as the clinical environment, making the transition into an independent reporting advanced practitioner.

Is responsible for learning how to undertake high-quality ultrasound assessment with the help of a friendly team of sonographers.

Is responsible for learning how to produce accurate and concise ultrasound reports relating to ultrasound findings.

Helping to contribute to the delivery of and efficient and effective ultrasound service across multiple sites within the county of Gloucestershire.

Person Specification

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• A keen interest in anatomy and pathophysiology
• An ongoing commitment to service development and CPD
• Motivation and commitment to undergo extensive training and achieve a Masters level qualification
• Proven ability to work unsupervised as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working unsupervised with particular reference to out of hours working
• Ability to provide a high level of patient care in accordance with current protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• To be physically able to safely and competently position and manoeuvre patients and equipment as a routine part of the daily duties, including wheelchairs, beds and stretchers and have a particular awareness of the potential health risks for staff associated with prolonged sessions of U/S sessions.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising, mentoring & assessing Students.
• Ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge of ultrasound imaging techniques.

Qualifications / Education

Essential

• Appropriate experience following post primary qualification being attained
• Degree in Radiography, Nursing, Midwifery or equivalent.
• Current registration with the HCPC/NMC or equivalent
• Experience in Obstetric and Gynaecological ultrasound with sonographer feedback

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

GHNHSFST

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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