Enhanced Practice Sonographer in Bedford

The Ultrasound Department at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has a vacancy for a Sonographer at our improving and expanding Ultrasound Department. The successful candidate will hold a Post Grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound. The team of sonographers cover the core elements of General Medical (including Paediatrics), Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Please note, Sonographers who only perform Obstetric, Gynaecology and EPC will also be considered. 10% retention and recruitment premia applies to this post and will be added to the advertised salary. Candidates interested in evening and weekend part-time employment may also be considered.

The Ultrasound department at Bedfordshire Hospitals at the L&D site consists of two departments: one in imaging and the other in Women’s Health Unit. We are a team of 12 friendly Sonographers comprising of two departmental managers and qualified and trainee Sonographers. The department actively supports CPD and ultrasound involvement in regular imaging clinical governance/audit meetings is encouraged.

The Ultrasound Department consists of 6 ultrasound rooms in the General Department, 6 ultrasound rooms in the Women’s Health Unit and 1 scan room in the EPU/EG Unit. Our equipment consists of Samsung RS80EVO and Hera W10 systems with a comprehensive rolling equipment replacement programme. All candidates must be able to attend a face-to-face interview and practical assessment.

Main duties of the job:

• Independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including Paediatrics and EPC).
• Train student Sonographers on a regular basis and play a key role in this training.

Working for our organisation:

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region, you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values:

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. We achieve this by using values-based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Person specification:

• DCR or Degree in Radiography
• Postgraduate Diploma in ultrasound covering modules of Obstetrics, Gynaecology (to include EPC) and General Medical.
• Counselling qualification
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of training experience for award of postgraduate diploma in ultrasound
• NT accreditation
• Trainee mentoring experience

Skills:

• Be able to care and show empathy to all patients.
• Deal sensitively with patients from all cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to pass on knowledge to others in a clear and concise way.
• To competently undertake a full range of ultrasound examinations in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and General Medical.
• Dexterity, coordination and sensory skills.
• To assume correct scanning position in order to minimise RSI, neck and back injuries.
• ECDL.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high-quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region, you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the-art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting-edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.