We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for Sonographers who would like to join our friendly, passionate and supportive team.
You will be based at the Newmarket Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new centre with state-of-the-art equipment in a bright, spacious and welcoming setting.
The CDC offers X-Ray, CT, MRI and US imaging services. Other services include Echo and lung function. We encourage potential applicants to come and visit this new facility which is highly rated by our staff and patients.
This is an exciting time to join the West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with staff participating in the planning of our new hospital (Future Systems Program).We are also working closely with other hospitals within our ICSC and engaging with regional Trusts within local Imaging Networks.
This position includes a 7% recruitment and retention premia.
Previous Applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
The WSFT Radiology department is proud to deliver a high-quality service which consistently receives excellent patient feedback. Our staff survey feedback shows that the department provides good wellbeing support in an environment which offers good CPD/staff development opportunities.
We are looking to invest in the professional development of an experienced Sonographer seeking to pursue a career in the NHS. If you feel you meet all of the essential criteria in the person specification and could fulfil the job description, delivering excellent patient care and a high-quality service then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
The Ultrasound Department offers flexible working where full and part time hours will be considered. We are aiming to provide an 0800 - 2000 7-day service in the near future.
The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, diligent, and committed to providing an excellent service to our patients. You will be required to obtain high quality ultrasound images and diagnostic reports within the community settings.
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 and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job responsibilities
Please note: If you choose to apply for this position you may be required to attend a face to face interview and undergo a clinical scanning assessment. It will not be possible for this to take place remotely.
Please see job description attached to view full responsibilities.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* oQualified Healthcare Professional, registered with a recognised governing body e.g. HCPC or NMC.
* oRecognised post graduate qualification in medical or clinical ultrasound
* oComprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio related to advances in US imaging
* oDemonstrable US scanning skills, able to produce high-quality images and understand imaging protocols
* oAdditional training/ qualification in a specific area of US scanning (for example, vascular or MSK) Professional registration with a recognised governing body
* oQualification in US guided injections (MSK Sonographer)
Experience and knowledge
* oDemonstrable clinical and leadership experience
* oUnderstanding of the current challenges within general, obstetric and gynaecological US scanning
* oExperience working in a hospital environment that supports a wide range of complex clinical examinations
* oInterest and experience in gynaecology and obstetric ultrasound procedures
* oA good working understanding of obstetric and gynaecology scanning in the NHS.
* oKnowledge of the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) process
Skills and abilities
* oGood written and verbal communication skills
* oGood organisational and leadership skills
* oAble to implement evidence- based practice
* oAble to use a wide range of IT systems effectively
* oAble to work calmly under pressure
* oAwareness of all current topics and developments within the field of Ultrasound
* oActs as an effective role model, demonstrating WSFT Trust values at all times
* oHigh self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations
* oBe open to flexible working (7 day working 08.00 - 20.00 shifts)
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
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours
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