Advanced Ultrasound Practitioner — 7‑Day Service & Training

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; In loco; GBP 48.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Pathway to Excellence designation

Descrizione del lavoro

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust invites applications for an Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound / Sonographer. The role supports a 7-day ultrasound service, including weekends and holidays, across three sites (Coventry, St Cross, and City Centre) with opportunities to train and mentor staff in a dynamic, research-active department.

The post offers development within MSK, paediatrics, vascular and interventional sub-specialties, with a forward-looking expansion into

Competenze

• HCPC registration as a Sonographer.
• Direct access candidates with CASE-accredited BSc in Medical Ultrasound and RCT registration or active progress.
• Willingness to train and mentor colleagues.

Mansioni

• Perform Ultrasound examinations and capture high-quality diagnostic ultrasound images per protocols.
• Carry out Ultrasound procedures/examinations and prepare independent clinical reports.
• Prioritise patient welfare and safety, adapting techniques to patient needs and clinical condition.
• Discuss the findings of ultrasound examinations with patients when appropriate.
• Provide expert clinical and professional advice to the MDT within the Trust and with other Trusts.
• Be responsible for operational supervision and management of an allocated clinical area and optimise workflow.
• Participate in request validation, vetting and justification per departmental protocols.
• Verify patient identification and documentation and ensure appropriate examinations are performed.
• Assess image quality, initiate corrective actions, and escalate abnormalities per protocols.
• Model professional conduct and foster growth of a resilient multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to development and refinement of ultrasound protocols and promote best practice.
• Participate in the departmental Quality Assurance program to ensure efficient operation of equipment.

Conoscenze

HCPC registered Sonographer

International ultrasound qualification

Direct access with CASE-accredited BSc

Formazione

CASE-accredited BSc in Medical Ultrasound

RCT registration in progress

Descrizione del lavoro

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust invites applications for an Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound / Sonographer. The role supports a 7-day ultrasound service, including weekends and holidays, across three sites (Coventry, St Cross, and City Centre) with opportunities to train and mentor staff in a dynamic, research-active department.

The post offers development within MSK, paediatrics, vascular and interventional sub-specialties, with a forward-looking expansion into