Advanced Practitioner In Ultrasound/Sonographer - Band 7

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Relocation Package Available

17% Recruitment and Retention Premium

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks an Advanced Practitioner in Ultrasound/Sonography (Band 7) to lead ultrasound services across Lincolnshire. The post involves obstetric, abdominal, and vascular imaging, with weekend 7.5-hour shifts and travel to multiple sites within the Trust.

You will hold a PgDip in ultrasound, be HCPC registered, and participate in ongoing CPD. A relocation package and recruitment premia apply, with a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• PgDip (Medical Ultrasound) from a CASE-accredited programme or accepted equivalent.
• HCPC registration must be current and maintained.
• FMF and/or DQUAS registration are desirable qualifications.
• NHS ultrasound experience in a previous sonographer post is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake obstetric, general abdominal, gynaecological, small parts, DVTs and carotid ultrasound examinations.
• Work across Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital Boston and other trust sites as required.
• Be an effective communicator and able to work alone or as part of a team while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Relocate to other sites within the Trust to support a 7-day week working pattern.

Skills

Effective communicator

Good interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Team player

Computer literate

Education

PgDip (Medical Ultrasound)

HCPC Registered

FMF/DQUAS registration

Job description

Job summary

We invest around £18 million each year in improving our clinical services by replacing and upgrading medical equipment, modernising estate and facilities and improving information and technology infrastructure. Each year, we treat more than 200,000 accident and emergency patients and carry out more than 80,000 procedures.

Sonographer lead, the ultrasound departments at ULTH incorporate a wide range of procedures which includes abdominal, obstetric, gynaecological, small parts and vascular procedures. We have a strong commitment to personal develop in all aspect of ultrasound such as led fine needle aspiration of Head & Neck nodules and HyCoSy.

Audit and CPD is actively encouraged and bi-monthly audit meetings for ultrasound are ongoing.

Main duties of the job

Job Details

• Advanced Practitioner in Ultrasound/Sonographer
• Ultrasound Department
• Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital Boston + other all other trust sites including Community Diagnostic Centres as needed
• Band 7
• Saturday and Sundays 0800-1600 (7.5 hr days)
• The post holder will need to undertake obstetric, general abdominal, gynaecological, small parts, DVTs and Carotid ultrasound examinations.
• We do not currently offer a weekend Obstetric Ultrasound Service.

The successful candidate must hold the Post Graduate Diploma in ultrasound (or equivalent) and be HCPC Registered. The ultrasound department is currently working a 7 day week.

The post holder will be an effective communicator, able to work alone or as part of a team, demonstrate organisational skills and have the ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care.

Travel to other sites by means other than public transport within Trust to facilitate a 7-day week working if required.

15% Relocation Package Available and 17% Recruitment and Retention Premia applied until August 2028

About us

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH.

We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals - people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Our Group values guide everything we do. They are:

Compassionate - We care about people - Compassionate is the act of showing empathy, kindness, and respect to others, recognising their individual needs and circumstances. It involves listening, understanding, and supporting others in a way that makes them feel valued, safe, and cared for.

Collaborative - We work together as a team - Collaborative is working inclusively and respectfully with others to achieve shared goals. It involves open communication, valuing diverse perspectives, and building trust to create a supportive and effective team environment.

Innovative - We strive to improve - Innovative is

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £710 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,600 people.

Qualifications

Essential

• PgDip (Medical Ultrasound) from a CASE-accredited programme/ or accepted equivalent such as the DMU
• Hold current statutory registration with an appropriate UK healthcare regulator, where eligible through the post holder's primary profession. Registration must be maintained throughout employment.
• FMF and/or DQUAS registration
• Have an up to date professional development portfolio. Must demonstrate ability to identify own educational and development needs.

Desirable

• A good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation within the workplace

Previous Experience

Essential

• NHS Clinical ultrasound experience in previous sonographer post
• Autonomous reporter of general medical and obstetric ultrasound examinations

Desirable

• Post qualification experience
• Experience of trainee supervision and mentoring
• Additional postgraduate ultrasound qualifications or formally evidenced competencies relevant to service requirements.

Knowledge, skills, aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to write complex reports with knowledge and understanding of a wide range of pathologies.
• Effective communicator
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Demonstration of good organisational skills and an ability to communicate complex information to patients or senior consultant colleagues at a level suited to the listener
• Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Ability to identify training needs of self and others
• Presentation skills
• Ability to plan prioritise workloads
• Prioritisation skills

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Able to identify training needs of self and others
• Self-motivated
• Approachable
• Effective time management
• Adaptable to a changing environment
• Demonstrates professional credibility and the ability to influence clinical practice within the multidisciplinary team
• Travel to other sites by means other than public transport within Trust to facilitate a 7-day week working if required.
• Ability to work in line with and role model Group values.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details

Ultrasound Modality Lead

Gemma Webb

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01522307139