Trainee Sonographer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Royal Berkshire; Reading; Híbrido; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking a Trainee Sonographer to join the Maternity Ultrasound Department and be trained into a qualified sonographer. Ideally radiographer or midwife, other backgrounds may be considered.

Work includes obstetric and gynaecology duties with flexible contracts. The post is offered under Annex 21 NHS terms; appointed at Band 6 percentage during training, progressing to Band 7 once competencies are met.

Formación

• Qualification in radiography or midwifery.
• Experience working with patients in a hospital environment.
• Able to communicate well and use reporting software.

Responsabilidades

• Train to undertake and interpret diagnostic imaging under supervision.
• Formulate and issue clinical reports under supervision.
• Promote and encourage good professional practices in the department.
• Participate under supervision in advanced clinical-based practice.
• Observe confidentiality with respect to patient, staff and NHS information.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Reporting software knowledge

Educación

Radiography or Midwifery

Descripción del empleo

Trainee Sonographer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

We are looking for an appropriately qualified person to come and join the Maternity Ultrasound Department and be trained into a qualified sonographer vacancy that we currently hold. Ideally the applicant will already be qualified as a radiographer or midwife, however a nurse or someone with a degree in any other relevant background will be considered.

The work within the department includes, obstetric, general gynaecology, fertility and emergency gynaecological examinations.

We can offer permanent full time and part time working contracts to suitable applicants.

*This post is being offered under Annex 21 of the NHS Terms and Conditions. The successful candidate will be appointed at a percentage of the Band 6 salary while undertaking the required training and development. On completion of the agreed training and once the required competencies are met, the postholder will progress to the band 7 salary.

Main duties of the job

Sonographer - Trainee (Maternity)

Train to undertake and interpret diagnostic imaging under supervision.

Formulate and issue clinical reports under supervision. To promote and encourage good effective professional practices in the department by example.

To participate under supervision in advanced clinical based practice. To have a professional and courteous manner and always uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department.

Observe confidentiality with respect to the patient, staff and NHS information at all times.

About us

Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Job responsibilities

*This post is being offered under Annex 21 of the NHS Terms and Conditions. The successful candidate will be appointed at a percentage of the Band 6 salary while undertaking the required training and development. On completion of the agreed training and once the required competencies are met, the postholder will progress to the band 7 salary.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualification in radiography or midwifery

Experience

• working with patients in a hospital environment
• working with patients in a hospital environment

Able to communcate well

• knowledge of different reporting software

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearper annum (pro-rata if part-time)