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Paediatric Trainee Sonographer | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata. RRP is also paid for this role. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 July 2024 |
| Location: | Wirral, CH49 5PE |
| Company: | Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6313915/408-24-580 |
Summary
We are currently seeking a qualified Sonographer, wishing to specialise in Paediatric Ultrasound.
The successful candidate will be rotating through their current clinical skill mix whilst completing additional training in paediatric ultrasound part-time. Training will be supported by the paediatric lead sonographer and our team of consultant radiologists.
You will become part of our supportive and dynamic team of sonographers at Wirral University Hospitals (WUTH), who take pride in delivering excellent patient care and clinical standards. We have recently developed a new preceptorship programme, for both our newly qualified students and any newly qualified sonographers joining our trust.
We provide a 7-day service, across 4 key sites on the Wirral Peninsula. As part of this role, you may be required to work across all 4 sites (Arrowe Park, St Catherine’s, Victoria Central and our new Clatterbridge Diagnostic Centre). The service covers both obstetric and general ultrasound departments as well as a variety of sub-specialties including head/neck, MSK and paediatrics.
Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom with HCPC/NMC/ Equivalent registration. Nuchal Translucency accreditation is desirable for obstetric sonographers, although training will be provided if required.
Applicants will be expected to have experience in one or more: Obstetric, General Abdominal, MSK, Pelvis and small parts scanning.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Sonographer position available with WUTH.
This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jul 2024
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