Specialist Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The friendly team in the Ultrasound Department at CUH is looking for a Specialist Advanced Practitioner Sonographer in MSK Scanning.

You will have previous experience of working in the NHS as a Sonographer and received specialist training in MSK ultrasound beyond that delivered at PgC level or be working towards a formal MSK qualification. You must be able to demonstrate that you have undertaken CPD to support your MSK practice and that your scanning and reporting skills in this area have been formally assessed and that you passed the assessment.

The post is designed to support the MSK Team and you will work closely with them to ensure that the service can flex to meet the demand. You will have a job plan which includes scanning MSK lists including procedures. You will also undertake some general ultrasound lists as required by the rota.

We are a busy service with a complex and interesting general ultrasound workload which includes abdominal, gynaecological, small parts, MSK, Head and Neck, Paediatrics and transplant surgery patients.

Please include evidence of your specialist MSK training in your application.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a wide range of ultrasound scans and provide written reports.

To be an expert Practitioner and Service Lead in one specialist area of Ultrasound.

To perform interventions as appropriate.

To assess complex clinical information to ensure that the imaging that is performed contributes significantly to a diagnosis for the patient.

Provide professional advice to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and carers.

To participate in the training of Radiology Registrars, Sonographers, Student Sonographers and Radiography students.

To contribute to research, audit and education activities.

Contribute to the operational and strategic development of ultrasound services.

We are very focused on developing the skills of our workforce, so offer in-house training in various areas and have supported team members to undertake formal specialist training and complete their Masters qualification and other CPD activities.

We can offer flexible working arrangements and currently offer a recruitment and retention supplement. In order to support service delivery in the community, you may be required to work off the main CUH site as part of the rota.

Division B - Imaging Department. CUH has facilities on the main CUH campus and in the community. You may be required to work at any of these facilities. This will be determined by the needs of the organisation and the duties of the post, subject to reasonable notice.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

The vacancy will close at midnight on 20th June 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold a UK recognised PGC level qualification in diagnostic ultrasound Radiographers must be HCPC registered MSc or equivalent experience and specialist knowledge in MSK ultrasound or be working towards this.

Desirable

Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

Ability to perform a wide variety of US examinations with demonstration of competent reporting skills Experience of developing and delivering training for medical staff and sonographers Experience of leading service development Experience of undertaking research

Desirable

Evidence of current CPD/attainment of competence portfolio Proven experience in leading audit Demonstrate experience in delivering lectures and seminars Proven supervisory team/team management To have the ability and highly developed physical skills to perform interventional procedures as required to aid diagnosis

Knowledge

Essential

Proven ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative Team skills and evidence of delivering within a team environment Ability to motivate staff Demonstrate organisational skills Proven ability to organise own workload Able to demonstrate the ability to think laterally and to provide alternative solutions to a problem Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to communicate with different professional groups and across organisational boundaries The ability to interpret and communicate highly complex information to both patients and professionals Proven knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance Proven knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessment

Desirable

An understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance EPIC experience Ability to facilitate change within the department/team

Skills

Essential

Well developed and practiced IT skills including EPIC Versatile/motivated/organised/tidy Good communication and interpersonal skills Good team player Proven ability to perform a mentoring role

Desirable

Understand the importance of team working

Additional Requirements

Essential

The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent. Commitment to continued professional development Partake in research projects

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