We are looking to expand our team to support the newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) based at Newmarket Community Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a brand new multi-disciplinary centre with state-of-the-art equipment in a bright, spacious, and welcoming setting.
A recruitment and retention bonus of 7% per annum is applicable to this role.
Main duties of the job
Training will be undertaken across West Suffolk Foundation Trust (including at West Suffolk Hospital and Newmarket CDC sites). Upon completion of the course, the successful candidate will be based at Newmarket CDC, with potential future opportunities to rotate to West Suffolk Hospital. Once qualified, the Ultrasound Department may offer flexible working options, including full and part-time hours and condensed weeks. We are working towards 7-day working at the CDC and the wider ultrasound department. During the training period, the successful candidate is expected to work a minimum of 30 hours.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community.
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care to over a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk, supporting individuals in hospital, at home, and in community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds offers acute and secondary care services, including emergency, maternity, neonatal, day surgery, eye treatment, Macmillan, and children's wards. It has over 500 beds and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Cambridge.
Our adult and paediatric community services, delivered in partnership with West Suffolk Alliance, include nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing care and rehabilitation services, some located at Newmarket Community Hospital.
Our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork guide our work, aiming for outstanding clinical outcomes. With nearly 5,000 staff from diverse backgrounds, we strive to be a great place to work, supporting your professional growth.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone’s voice counts. Join us and #BeKnown for who you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job responsibilities
You will be trained to obtain high-quality ultrasound images and diagnostic reports within hospital and community settings. This may include gynecological and obstetric examinations, with potential opportunities to continue training in abdominal ultrasound after completing a postgraduate certificate. You will work independently in a specialist area, making judgements on examination protocols and patient management. Maintaining high clinical and safety standards, you will participate in quality assurance and safety procedures, and actively contribute as a proactive member of the ultrasound team, utilizing effective communication skills to support a cohesive working environment.
Please see the attached job description for detailed responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Qualified healthcare professional with relevant undergraduate degree
* HCPC or NMC registration
* Knowledge of QSI process (or similar)
Experience and Knowledge
* Minimum 1-year post-qualification NHS experience as a healthcare professional
* Shadowing experience in an ultrasound department with a sonographer
* Experience in governance and audit activities
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to work calmly under pressure
* Effective in reactive environments, prioritising workload and decision-making
Personal Qualities
* Self-motivated and eager to learn
* Confident, assertive, diplomatic, and approachable
* Committed to providing high-quality service
* Dedicated to personal development (up-to-date CPD portfolio)
* Ability to represent the department effectively
* Flexible regarding working hours and duties
* Occupational health clearance required
* Ability to travel to community settings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975). A disclosure application will be required to check for any criminal convictions.
Salary: £37,338 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata
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