Job summary
This is a 12-month training post employed directly within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will undertake a Postgraduate Certificate offered by the University of Hertfordshire, starting in October 2025. On qualification, the postholder would be expected to commence a role as an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer within the Trust for a minimum of 2 years.
In this post, the post holder is expected to:
* Gain all clinical and academic competencies to independently perform ultrasound examinations in General Medical and Gynaecology.
* Gain all clinical and academic competencies to provide a diagnostic report on ultrasound examinations undertaken.
* Work within the ultrasound departmental guidelines and Trust policies.
* Work across all OUH sites (John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Horton Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Bicester Community Hospital, Chipping Norton Community Hospital).
* Participate in any future 7-day service as required.
* Learn the skills to undertake a coordinating role for the day-to-day planning of the operational workload of the department when required.
* Work as a team member within a multi-disciplinary team, providing a high-quality ultrasound service whilst maintaining high standards of patient care.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Date posted: 01 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum pro rata (8% RRP)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321-CSS-7052535-B6
Job locations: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, SL7 3EX
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To complete all academic and clinical training with the goal of becoming an independent practitioner who can complete most examinations and reports independently within local scope of practice.
* Accept individual responsibility in undertaking ultrasound examinations, working in accordance with professional body guidance and local ultrasound guidelines.
* Take responsibility for patient care, treatment, and therapy where appropriate.
* Communicate scan findings to the referring clinician and patient (if appropriate).
* Record care/treatment/advice/tests accurately and in an agreed format.
* Provide information and advice to patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals about the limitations and safe use of ultrasound.
* Work as a reflective practitioner, critically evaluating systems, processes, and pathways involved with ultrasound services, discussing ideas with the Ultrasound Modality Manager or Advanced Practitioner Sonographer.
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