Overview
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an ambitious and newly formed NHS Group, NHS Humber Health Partnership. The Group is the 12th largest acute and community provider in the NHS and has a budget of over £1.3 billion. Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG) are united to improve care for a population of over 1.5 million people.
We seek to appoint a team of Sonographers to provide patient-focused services as part of the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of our expanding ultrasound service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified reporting Ultrasonographer to join our small, friendly team and participate in all disciplines of ultrasound in purpose-built units with dedicated GE ultrasound machines in the Obstetric Department, the General department and at the Community Diagnostic Centres. Full-time and part-time applicants are considered. We provide scans to obstetrics, abdominal, gynaecology, small parts, musculoskeletal and vascular services across the three hospital sites and at community settings in the area. Previous applicants need not apply.
Job Details
Job Title – Sonographer (Advanced Practitioner) – reporting ultrasound
Location – Diana Princess of Wales Hospital with rotation to Grimsby CDC, Scartho Road, Grimsby, DN33 2BA
Pay – Band 7, £47,810 to £54,710 per year (pro rata for part-time)
Contract – Permanent
Working pattern – Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* All Advanced Practitioner Sonographers will scan independently and report all studies undertaken.
* Support from the Radiologist team is available for more complex cases.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must be ultrasound qualified (Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or Pg Diploma in Medical Ultrasound) with state registration and possess a full UK driving license. A minimum of 1 year ultrasound practical experience in an established NHS Ultrasound department is required.
The candidate will be able to scan abdominal, gynecology, obstetrics, small parts and DVTs. Musculoskeletal qualification or additional vascular qualification would be an advantage.
Flexible working
Flexi-working, ad hoc working and job sharing are considered. CPD and role expansion are actively encouraged.
About Us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, with more than one million patient contacts annually and a budget of over £1.3 billion. It is made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH).
We employ nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital; Scunthorpe General Hospital; Goole and District Hospital (NLAG); Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital (HUTH). We lead and contribute to research in areas including biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We are committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce to deliver excellent care.
Additional Information
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Person Specification
Essential
* Education and Qualifications:
o ODCR(R) or BSc
o Post Graduate Ultrasound Qualification in Obstetrics, Abdominal, Gynecology and vascular
o Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
o HCPC Registration
Desirable
* Qualification in Musculoskeletal ultrasound
* One year NHS experience
Regulatory and Employment Details
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required where applicable. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure may be required. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK Registration with a current professional registration is required. GDPR: recruitment data will be processed in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. The employer is Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust.
Employer Details
Employer: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Diana Princess of Wales Hospital with rotation to Grimsby CDC, Scartho Road, Grimsby, DN33 2BA
Employer Website: https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/
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