Sonographer - Preceptorship

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust (Enherts-TR); Stevenage; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Sonographer for a fixed-term role. This position offers the chance to work within a multi-disciplinary team, performing a variety of ultrasound examinations, including abdominal and obstetric scans. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to high-quality patient care and professional development, alongside the ability to make critical clinical decisions. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity, respect, and continuous improvement, providing you with the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have professional registration and postgraduate qualifications.
• Post Grad experience or suitable competence is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound scans to a high diagnostic standard.
• Accountable for professional actions and clinical judgments.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good eye/hand coordination

Education

DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Current HCPC registration

Tools

PACS

CRIS systems

Job description

Main area Ultrasound Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Once completing a 12 month preceptorship you will be able to apply for one of the CDH band 7 vacancies.)

Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 361-6793445-A

Site Lister Hospital Town Stevenage Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 31/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 17/02/2025

Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust,

Our mission is:
Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities

Our vision to 2030 is:
To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Sonographer - Preceptorship who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team this is an excellent opportunity to join our organisation; you must have professional registration, postgraduate qualifications and a desire to manage your own workload.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

To work as an independent practitioner by performing ultrasound scans to a high diagnostic standard, formulating a report and communicating the results to the appropriate clinician and to be accountable for own professional actions.

To perform and report a wide range of ultrasound examinations, working within agreed protocols (abdominal, gynaecology including transvaginal scanning, obstetric, vascular and paediatric).

To have the ability to make clinical judgements and critical decisions of the highest order, using knowledge, skills and experience.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training

• DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography or similar
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Current HCPC registration or equivalent (e.g. UK voluntary register of sonographers)

Previous Experience

• Post Grad experience or suitable competence
• Demonstration of ability to make decisions and take responsibility.
• Experience of PACS and CRIS systems
• Involvement in Audit and Clinical Governance programmes

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills to allow effective communication with patients and staff at all levels.
• Good eye/hand coordination

Knowledge

• High standard of patient care

Other requirements

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day

Our values

We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.

Include
We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.

Respect
We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.

Improve
We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.

Committed to our Community

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background.

When you apply...

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

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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.