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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ultrasound team at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, serving the populations of Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford upon Avon and the surrounding area. The main hospital site is based in Warwick, with smaller community hospitals in Stratford upon Avon and Leamington Spa.

Development of the Ultrasound department means we are looking for Advanced practitioners in Ultrasound to join our team. The successful candidate should hold a Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound from a CASE accredited institution and be HCPC / NMC registered, or on the voluntary register of sonographers held by the Register of Clinical Technologists.

The successful applicant will join the team of sonographers rotating through all clinical areas and sites across the trust. A flexible approach to work is essential, working across three sites and as part of a team that works extended day and weekend sessions to improve service needs and patient flow.

You will be responsible for carrying out and independently reporting Ultrasound examinations to a high standard in a professional manner. The current workload covers MSK, Gynaecology, General Medical, Vascular and Paediatric scans; previous experience in these modalities would be advantageous, but training will be supported.

To perform ultrasound examinations and independently report those examinations according to the modalities in which qualified and recognised by a Post Graduate qualification in Ultrasound from an accredited university.

To take part in the practical and clinical teaching of student sonographers.

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford‑Upon‑Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston‑on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

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To work as part of a team throughout the Trust's ultrasound departments as indicated on the weekly timetable. Performing clinical ultrasound examinations unsupervised and issue reports for examinations performed for a broad range of patients, from all sources of referral.

To carry out all ultrasound examinations unsupervised to the highest possible standard in line with departmental procedures and protocols.

Issue written reports on scan findings in a clear and concise way recommending follow up within agreed timescales, referral and further imaging as appropriate.

Demonstrate skills in a wide range of ultrasound examinations according to qualification, with regard to obstetric and gynaecological and general abdominal examinations, and be able to perform scans on high risk patients, and of a complex nature.

To report faults, defects and breakdown of fixtures and fittings to the section lead or Radiology Manager.

Ensure correct patient and clinical details are entered into radiology system, ultrasound equipment and archive.

To participate in quality control programmes for ultrasound equipment as required.

Manages own personal daily departmental schedules ensuring all exams are managed within agreed departmental/Trust timeframes.

Assists with organisation of departmental ultrasound referrals where appropriate, ensuring patient flow is maintained.

To assist with the setup of procedures and protocols when necessary.

To cover for colleagues at short notice ensuring all patient examinations are delivered in a timely manner.

To be part of a team managing ad‑hoc/urgent referrals as required.

To lead in the practical teaching and supervision of trainee sonographers, in all modalities, for approximately six practical sessions per week.

Participate in the clinical/practical training of medical staff.

Maintain an individual CPD folder, illustrating that levels of clinical skills are maintained.

Attend radiology/MDT clinical meetings and contributes to patient care.

Participate in the training of student radiographers/radiographic aides/assistant practitioners.

Ensure knowledge is kept up to date by regular attendance at study days, reading literature and in‑house clinical meetings.

Attend all statutory training on a yearly basis.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

To work within and adhere to standard and operations policies/protocols relating to the Trust and radiology department.

To participate in clinical audit.

To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety regulations and COSHH Regulations.

To be aware of issues of RSI, and ensure your individual system of work minimises risk to self and others.

To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives adapting techniques to the needs of the patient.

To communicate scan findings to patients, relatives and clinicians, including findings related to early pregnancy loss and foetal abnormalities, and other information of a sensitive nature.

Liaise with ultrasound booking clerk to maintain an efficient system of patient throughput.

Maintain a computerised and paper based record for patients attending for clinical examinations.

Maintain good working relationships with radiographers, radiologists, departmental support staff and out‑patient staff.

• Educated to DCR or degree level or equivalent with qualification obtained
• Evidence of CPD during training and thereafter for maintenance of skill level
• Hold a PostGraduate Certificate or Diploma in ultrasound from accredited university
• State Registered

• Experience of a range of ultrasound procedures from the group listed: Obstetrics (to include EPAU), Gynaecology, General Medical, Small parts, MSK, Paediatric, Vascular
• Previous NHS experience working as an Advanced Practitioner In Ultrasound.

• Independently reports examinations as above
• Responsible for own daily workload but has ability to prioritise section workload if required
• Experience of broad range of equipment and has ability to manipulate equipment and scanning controls safely on a regular basis
• Excellent communicator - verbal & written. Must be able to handle sensitive situations and communicate effectively with patients and relatives
• Acts as a mentor or trainer to ultrasound students
• Willing to develop ultrasound skills in other clinical areas

• Team Player - able to contribute on a regular basis to : R+D, Audit, Patient management/ care, Updating of clinical policies and protocols
• Able to work single handed
• Participate in emergency call rota and weekend working
• Work flexible hours dependent on work load/ service needs

• High energy and resilience - ability to work and remain calm under pressure
• Corporate approach to Trust objectives
• Car driver or ability to work across sites daily
• Able to work shift system introduced, on call , weekends to suit the service needs/workload
• Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others
• Interact with established focus groups within the directorate

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.

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust