Sonographer/Midwife Sonographer

Swbh; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust in Birmingham is recruiting a passionate Sonographer to join our new, state-of-the-art hospital and expanding ultrasound service. You will regularly undertake and report on ultrasound examinations, write independent reports, and communicate complex imaging findings to clinicians and patients within a multidisciplinary team.

To be considered you should hold a DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography, be State Registered, and have DMU or Pg Dip Ultrasound; some

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography required.
• State Registration as Radiographer / Nurse required.
• DMU or Pg Dip Ultrasound qualification required.
• Active engagement in Masters level study or management course is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Regularly undertake and provide comprehensive, independently written reports on ultrasound examinations.
• Communicate highly complex imaging information with Clinicians and patients within a multidisciplinary team.
• Explain ultrasound procedures to patients, obtaining informed consent within an ethical framework.
• Adhere to Standards and Operational Policies for a quality imaging service and supervise junior staff.
• Assist in developing and producing protocols, procedures and training manuals.
• Contribute to evidence-based protocols and guidelines and inform the Lead Sonographer as needed.

Education

DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography

State Registered (Radiographer / Nurse)

DMU or Pg Dip Ultrasound

Masters level study or management course

Job description

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Sonographer to join SWB NHS Trust at a very exciting time, as we have moved into our state-of-the-art, new, £100m Hospital. Joining a team with the privilege to work with all the very latest equipment in a purpose-built environment designed to our own specifications.

SWB is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population. Harnessing ambition, investment, commitment and the contribution of our people, our vision is to be the UK’s best integrated care provider. We’re already on our way to achieving this. We’ve trebled our training budget, enhanced the way we recognise our people and are constructing career pathway frameworks. Our people have names, they have voices, they have a family here. As we create greater levels of service integration, we know where we’re going and we know we won’t get there alone. That’s why we want you to join us.

Great care can change everything. Like you, everyone here at SWB wants to be a part of truly brilliant, integrated care. And just like you, we’re ambitious about what we do. We’re always seeking ways to do more and be better for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be joining a motivated workforce that welcomes new challenges as we work together to provide the very best care and service for our patients. Qualified Sonographers/Midwife Sonographers with CASE approved qualifications are welcome to apply as we would like to expand and improve our service.

1. To regularly undertake and provide comprehensive, independently written reports on, a wide range of ultrasound examinations to a standard acceptable to the service. To draw conclusions from the ultrasound findings and recommend further investigations.

2. To communicate highly complex information regarding diagnosis / treatment directly with Clinicians and patients within a multidisciplinary team.

3. To give a clear explanation to patients regarding Ultrasound examinations including risks, benefits, accuracy and limitation, in order to gain informed consent within an ethical and moral framework.

4. To work within, and adhere to, Standards and Operational Policies relating to the provision of a quality Imaging service. To ensure that these Standards and Operational Policies are adhered to by more junior staff.

5. To assist in the development and production of protocols, procedures and training manuals.

6. To work within, and contribute to, evidence based protocols and guidelines. When inadequacies in protocols and guidelines are identified, investigate and inform the Lead Sonographer in a timely and appropriate manner.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population . ” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.

Bring your dedication and determination here, and you’ll be surprised by just how great your career can be. We like to think we offer you the best of both worlds. We’re a welcoming and friendly place that’s devoted to our community. But our plans and ideas for the future – yours and ours – are huge.

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography
• State Registered (Radiographer / Nurse)
• DMU or Pg Dip Ultrasound
• Undertaking clinical study at Masters level or a relevant management course

Experience

• Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
• Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
• High standard of clinical skills
• IT Skills to use the necessary system / image recording system
• Evidence of current CPD
• Ability to undertake audit
• Experience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research based evidence of best practice
• Experience in research and development

The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing "better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond".

To support this vision, we are actively looking at new models of care which:

Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement

Consider the optimal use through consolidation and specialisation, and

Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites

Against this context, although this post is hosted by Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, there may be an expectation to work flexibly acrossthefour partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department by joining our Green Impact (opens in a new tab) programme.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.