Trainee Sonographer

Job summary

2 year Fixed Term/Secondment.

Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and a hard working health care professional looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking full or part time health care professionals who are interested in training to be a Sonographer. It is essential that you are patient focused, enthusiastic and self-motivated.

We would welcome candidates from any AHP background with an up to date professional registration. Evidence of on-going CPD and learning related to your areas of practice is essential. Evidence of recent observation within our ultrasound departments is desirable.

This will be a 2 year, consecutive training programme developing skills in General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology ultrasound with potential to apply for a Band 7 Sonographer vacancy after completion of the first year of training. This will be cross site, with training located across all of our University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) ultrasound departments, including community sites.

Depending on candidates knowledge and skills, the use of the Annex 21 framework, may be appropriate. Pay details to be discussed with successful candidate

Main duties of the job

Our imaging departments at UHDB have close links with the University of Derby which enables us to support both planned in-service Ultrasound training opportunities and regional initiatives.

Our current training programme includes training for students in a variety of ultrasound specialities including obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound.

Students are supported by a team of dedicated mentors and a preceptorship programme has recently been implemented to support newly qualified Sonographers to achieve the high standards required by Sonographers at our Trust.

The ultrasound departments at RDH and QHB currently have 12 scan rooms in Obstetrics, 22 in general ultrasound plus other scan rooms within the hospital and in the Community.

We have a rolling equipment replacement programme which ensures equipment is state of the art. We were recently awarded a "Good" rating from the CQC, with the Imaging Department receiving individual recognition.

Closing date of applications: 26 June 2024

Interview dates: 10 & 11 July 2024

If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

BSc Hon or Equivalent

Desirable

Demonstrable post registration practise to broaden knowledge and experience Observation/Insight session within UHDB ultrasound department Current UK professional registration

Communication skills

Essential

Well written application Evidence of empathy and understanding to patients/carers Evidence of good communication skills

Analytical & judgemental skill

Essential

Evidence of ability to assess patients condition to achieve optimum results Evidence of ability to use skills and judgement Evidence of problem solving skills Evidence of ability to interpret clinical information

Planning & organisation

Essential

Evidence of planning own workload Evidence of organisation and prioritisation

Physical skills

Essential

Evidence of Basic keyboard/IT skills

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