Trainee Sonographers

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ultrasound Team within the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, for two trainee sonographers.

We are looking for HCPC / NMC registered Health Care Professionals with a background in either imaging (Radiography) or Midwifery, to undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Imaging at Derby University.

The practical element of the training will be delivered across NLAG with an expectation to travel between the main hospital sites of Dianna Princess of Wales Hospital and Scunthorpe General Hospital, with rotation out to the peripheral sites of Goole District Hospital and Louth County Hospital.

The successful candidates will be supported throughout their training by our Clinical Specialist Sonographer Mentors, so they can gain the competencies needed to independently perform ultrasound examinations and to complete their post graduate studies.

On successful completion of both the clinical and post graduate studies you would then begin a 6-12 month preceptorship period and work towards being signed off to independently report ultrasound examinations.

Main duties of the job

The main duties and responsibilities of the post are included within the job description, but please see below for a brief overview:

The post holder would be required to successfully apply for a PGCert in Medical Ultrasound with a Higher Education Provider and successfully complete the required ultrasound modules.

You will be expected to work closely with the sonographers

• to learn the skills to achieve and maintain a high standard in independently performing and reporting a minimum of 95% of all examinations.
• to learn the skills to vet and prioritise referrals in accordance with departmental guidelines.

You will be expected to:

• record care/treatment/advice/tests accurately and in an agreed format.
• be responsible for the accurate and appropriate use of information resources / systems whilst undertaking ultrasound examinations.
• learn how to communicate scan findings to the referring clinician and patient (if appropriate).
• provide information and advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals about the limitations and the safe use of ultrasound.
• work as a reflective practitioner.
• learn the skills to participate in maintenance and testing of ultrasound equipment, reporting and recording faults as appropriate.
• undertake annual self audit of practice
• partake in annual appraisal process.
• arrange and undertake mandatory training as per the Trusts training policy and procedures, within the appropriate time frame.

Working for our organisation

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we\’ll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

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Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent or degree in Health related discipline with 1st Class Hons or 2:1.

Application Completion

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Experience of work experience in an ultrasound department Previous work experience in a ‘teambased environment.
• Experience with record keeping and Information Systems (RIS & PACS)

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Good communication – verbal/written Be able to work on own initiative Works well with in a team Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality Participate in standard setting and research projects Evidence showing clinical and professional development To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands Facilitate learning of others.

Special Attributes and other

• Shows motivation in developing new skills High level of interpersonal skills Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy Flexible and reliable Basic knowledge of ultrasound scanning. Ability to communicate with empathy Ability to coordinate and prioritise for patient care optimisation Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team Willing to learn and develop new skills in ultrasound. Basic computer/ technical literacy, skills and experience

Other Requirements

• Good time keeper Ability to work from all hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

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