Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK healthcare provider is seeking an autonomous practitioner to join their Ultrasound department. The successful candidate will independently scan and report on diagnostic ultrasound while ensuring adherence to national and trust protocols. Ideal applicants will have specific qualifications and the ability to deliver an efficient service. This dynamic role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a well-regarded medical facility.

Qualifications

• You should hold an accredited qualification in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
• Experience in scanning and reporting examinations is ideal.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and service delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently scan and report on a range of diagnostic ultrasound scans.
• Support antenatal and gynaecological clinics.
• Deliver quality service according to national and trust protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent scanning and reporting

Enthusiasm and commitment to service

Education

CASE accredited Pg Cert or Pg Dip in Diagnostic Ultrasound

HCPC / AVS / RCCP registration

Job description

Overview

The Ultrasound department provides Obstetric & Gynaecology, General Medical and Vascular scanning services, which are managed and supported operationally from the Royal Stoke site and Stafford County Hospital. However, clinical services are provided from both sites and multiple smaller community units.

Maternity services currently deliver approximately 7000 babies a year, for which we provide the routine antenatal screening in line with national screening standards. In addition to this the sonographers support the early pregnancy unit, fetal assessment unit and specialist antenatal and gynaecological clinics.

General Ultrasound service provides out-patient services and supports our busy acute in patient departments, plus a variety of sub speciality services including, head & neck, paediatric and MSK. Vascular Ultrasound services provides out-patient scanning and support for the busy emergency portals and renal departments.

We are a modern department with a variety of equipment. We are a fast paced, dynamic and vibrant department with an interesting and challenging case load. We provide a 7 day service including bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Role

An autonomous practitioner who can independently scan and report a range of diagnostic ultrasound scans in line with National, Trust and department protocols.

Requirements

• You should hold a CASE accredited Pg Cert or Pg Dip in an area of Diagnostic Ultrasound or hold an Accredited STP / SVT qualification and appropriate registration (e.g. HCPC / AVS / RCCP).
• Ideally you will have experience of independently scanning and reporting a range of examinations within your area of specialism, although newly qualified sonographers will be considered.
• The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic and committed to delivering an efficient and quality service.

Employer information

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, 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.

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Note

We are looking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individuals to join an established team of Advanced Practitioners. You must have a flexible approach to working and a desire to further develop the ultrasound service.