Student Sonographer

Job title:

Student Sonographer

Company:

NHS

Job description

We are looking for a student Sonographer to join our growing team at Ipswich Hospital. As part of this post you will undergo training that is both academic (at University of the West of England, Bristol) and practical (in our department). You will be required to travel to Bristol, however expenses will be paid. Upon successful completion you will attain a PG Dip in General Medical, Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound. Offer of employment will be conditional on the offer of a university place.This full time post will be rostered as shifts over a seven day week to include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required. The base will be Ipswich Hospital; however flexibility and visits to other ESNEFT sites may also be required. The Radiology core working hours are 08:00 – 20:00 seven days a week.We are seeking a highly motivated, hard-working individual who is able to commit to an intense, but highly rewarding training course in General Medical Ultrasound, with the possibility of continuing onto Obstetric Ultrasound, depending on department need.Applications are welcome from any health care profession with a 2:1 or above graduate qualification in their area of expertise and must have a professional registration such as HCPC or NMC registration. Previous imaging experience is desirable.You will be responsible (under supervision at all times) for the provision of an accurate ultrasound report direct to the referring clinician.Main duties of the jobTo maintain a high professional and technical standard at all times.

• To safely use all ultrasound units within the Trust.
• Perform Ultrasound examinations under the direct supervision of a registered Sonographer.
• Positively check patient’s details prior to examination and ensuring that such details are present and correct on the request form/computer. Requests must be justified, as per departmental protocol
• Develop analytical and judgment skills required to determine the appropriate scanning method, based on clinical information and patient condition in order to individualise patient examinations required for optimal scanning and reporting.

About usWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homesWe are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staffWe pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working optionsAlong with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patientsWe are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patientsIf you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from youFind out about living and working here – www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8ADate posted27 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number432-HR1338-24Job locationsIpswich HospitalHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• BSc (Hons) degree in Radiography, Nursing, Physiotherapy
• Statutory registration (NMC/HCPC)

SkillsEssential

• Maintain high standard of work under pressure
• Prioritisation
• NHS Experience
• Excellent communication
• Ability to work within a team
• Demonstrate an interest and some knowledge of ultrasound

ExperienceEssential

• Proven experience of working within the NHS

KnowledgeEssential

• Current up-to-date CPD folder
• Able to organise self and others, to take initiative, manage time and work without supervision
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance agenda
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
• Able to undertake further development of own clinical practice
• Interest in teaching

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• BSc (Hons) degree in Radiography, Nursing, Physiotherapy
• Statutory registration (NMC/HCPC)

SkillsEssential

• Maintain high standard of work under pressure
• Prioritisation
• NHS Experience
• Excellent communication
• Ability to work within a team
• Demonstrate an interest and some knowledge of ultrasound

ExperienceEssential

• Proven experience of working within the NHS

KnowledgeEssential

• Current up-to-date CPD folder
• Able to organise self and others, to take initiative, manage time and work without supervision
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance agenda
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
• Able to undertake further development of own clinical practice
• Interest in teaching

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk

Job date

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 23:32:53 GMT

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