Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking an autonomous General Medical Sonographer to join its dynamic imaging team. The role covers abdominal, gynaecological, DVT and testicular scans across Royal Stoke University Hospital and associated sites, with a routine 7-day service in a fast-paced environment.

You will work within a busy department supported by lead subspecialty sonographers and contribute to the training framework for new trainees.

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner able to independently scan and report in line with protocols.
• Experience with abdominal, gynaecological, DVT and testicular ultrasound examinations.
• Rotational team member across multiple centres with training responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report ultrasound scans across our acute in-patient and emergency portals.
• Support GP and outpatient general ultrasound services across all sites.
• Contribute to the training framework for trainees joining the department.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Abdominal ultrasound

Gynaecological ultrasound

DVT ultrasound

Testicular ultrasound

Job description

General Medical Sonographer

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individual to join an established team of Advanced Practitioners. You must have excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working, with a commitment to providing an efficient and quality ultrasound service.

We are looking for an autonomous practitioner who can independently scan and report a range of diagnostic ultrasound scans in line with National, Trust and Department protocols.

We are a large, modern department with a range of newly installed equipment.

We are a fast paced, dynamic and vibrant service with an interesting and challenging case load.

You will work across a range of centres including our main site Royal Stoke University Hospital a Major trauma Centre, County Hospital Stafford, Stoke on Trent Community Diagnostic Centre and Haywood Community Hospital.

• Royal Stoke University Hospital a Major trauma Centre
• County Hospital Stafford
• Stoke on Trent Community Diagnostic Centre
• Haywood Community Hospital

As part of a rotational team of general medical sonographers supporting our busy acute in-patient and emergency portals 7 days a week, your scan remit will include abdominal, gynaecological, DVT and testicular examinations.

You will also support delivery of our GP and outpatient general ultrasound services across all sites, working alongside a supportive team of lead subspeciality sonographers, whose remit encompasses diagnostic vascular, head & neck, paediatric and MSK ultrasound.

We are a training centre with all sonographers contributing to the training framework for trainees from the start to transition into advanced practice.

Non Obstetric Ultrasound is within the Imaging Department and the Clinical and Scientific Services Care group.

Please note this post is for general medical sonographers.

The Trusts Obstetric Ultrasound Service is provided by Maternity, Neonatal & Gynaecology services.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.

In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Gayle Beresford
Job title: Consultant Sonographer
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01782 675886