Trainee Sonographer

Countess Of Chester Hospital; Chester; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is offering a training position to become a Sonographer in the Ultrasound Department. The role is full time and provides a structured programme combining academic study with hands-on clinical experience to develop into a competent independent ultrasound practitioner.

You will be supported by a friendly team and mentored throughout your training. The post operates on a Band 6 AFC pay scale with potential uplifts to Band 7 after successful

Qualificações

• Excellent opportunity for pursuing a career in ultrasound.
• Training programme combines academic study with hands-on clinical experience.
• Mentoring and support from a friendly, knowledgeable team.

Responsabilidades

• Practical training delivered by the Ultrasound Department covering general medicine, gynaecology and obstetric ultrasound modules; academic requirements for CASE-accredited post graduate course.

Formação

CASE accredited post graduate ultrasound course

Descrição da vaga

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.

Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation

Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.

As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Job overview

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to train as a Sonographer in the Ultrasound Department at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in ultrasound. Our comprehensive training programme combines both academic study with hands- on clinical experience ensuring you receive structured, comprehensive training, enabling you to gain the skills relevant to become a highly competent independent practitioner in ultrasound.

Throughout your training you’ll be supported by a friendly, knowledgeable team dedicated to mentoring and helping you succeed.

Main duties of the job

Practical training will be delivered by the experienced Ultrasound Department and will cover general medicine, gynaecology and obstetric ultrasound modules. Academic requirements will entail applying to a CASE accredited post graduate ultrasound course at the University of Cumbria. The course start date will be January .

Please note this is a Band 6 AFC pay scheme training position. The job description provided is that of a fully qualified Sonographer. You do not need an existing ultrasound qualification to apply for this role. The full job specification will only apply once you have successfully completed your training and are qualified. Uplift to a Band 7 AFC pay scheme will apply following a successful period of preceptorship once qualified.

Working for our organisation

The Trust’s services are provided from three locations: