Sonographer | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £51,488 - £57,802 per annum inc |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, E1 1FR |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6343894/259-6343894RLH |
Summary
The networked Ultrasound service for The Royal London Hospital, St Bartholomew’s & Mile end is creating an exciting opportunity for highly motivated Sonographers to join our ultrasound team.
The service is transitioning to a 7-day model, with 12-hour shifts running 8am to 8pm daily (hours of work will average out over a month to 37.5 hours per week).
The Networked Ultrasound service is responsible for multiple subspecialties e.g. General Abdomen, Gynecology, MSK, small parts, head & neck.Training opportunities exist via a mix of practice education, formally accredited courses, & locally delivered training, organized by our Clinical Education Lead Sonographer.
We welcome applications from newly qualified & experienced Sonographers with multiple skillsets who can scan General, Gynecology & obstetrics ultrasound, all successful candidates will be supported by a preceptorship program.
A preceptorship will be undertaken to complete competencies which will take 1-3 months. During this period the sonographer will work 9am – 5pm. After competencies have been signed off, hours will be transferred to the 7-day working pattern
Informal discussions & visits are encouraged. Please contactdurai.smart2@nhs.net(Lead Sonographer for CDC & Networked Services at RLH/SBH/MEH.
A clinical assessment will take place after the face to face interview.
The post-holder will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with those involved to ensure that appropriate imaging, reporting and management of the patient is provided when & where necessary. They will maintain a high professional standard of ultrasound imaging with cross site rotation covering The Royal London Hospital, St Bartholomew’s Hospital & Mile End Hospital.
Our Sonographers undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice, adhering to Ultrasound guidelines such as those published by BMUS, RCOG, RCR and NICE. They will work within departmental protocols as a practitioner in the delivery of all ultrasound imaging, reporting & management of the patient.
They will liaise with key Lead Nurses, Obstetricians & Gynecologist in the Women’s Health Division, as well as the Radiologists in the General Ultrasound Department. In the absence of a Lead Sonographer, the post-holder will oversee the day-to-day workload to ensure staff &resources are allocated to the area and managed effectively.
The post holder will promote patient advocacy & communicate effectively with other health care professionals together with outside agencies.
We support the successful candidates to transition into their new role through preceptorship with an expectation to be signed off to be independent and autonomous within 3 months.The preceptorship is to develop their practice, not to compensate for any shortfall in pre-registration education.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
“We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.”
This advert closes on Monday 10 Jun 2024