Vascular Sonographer - Kettering
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join our hard working, friendly and progressive non-obstetric team at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, initiative-taking, well organised sonographer with ability to work autonomously to join our busy unit.
We are looking for suitable candidate to most support with vascular service at KGH but be able to perform general ultrasound is preferable. The candidate should be SVT Accredited and competent in conducting clinical examinations and playing a key role in the management of patients with vascular disease.
You will perform and independently report on a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations including upper and lower limb arterial and venous scans, carotid and aorta including EVAR scans and arterio-venous fistulas.
You must be highly competent and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery and excellent patient care.
You must hold a UK recognised Pg. Diploma or Pg. Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent and state registration with HCPC or other recognised body is essential.
Join us and you will be part of a community that recognises your contribution.
Essential Criteria.
SVT Accredited Sonographer.
Desirable Criteria.
Post-qualification experience of working in the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a team in delivering high quality diagnostic care and the right test at the right time.
You must be highly competent and keen to contribute towards efficient service delivery and excellent patient care.
You must hold a UK recognised Pg. Diploma or Pg. Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent and state registration with HCPC or equivalent is essential.
Join us and you will be part of a community that recognises your contribution.- To always provide a commitment to the highest quality patient care and to actively
- To be responsible for the strategic organisation and provision of the Ultrasound service, working with the management team, ensuring advice and leadership on evidence-based changes to practice.
- Provide specialist advice pertaining to ultrasound service.
- Responsible for training and supervision of all staff within the ultrasound unit.
- Deputise to Lead Sonographer when required.
- To be receptive to new ways of working to ensure that the ultrasound department continues to remain resilient and flexible to changing service pressures and needs.
- To be conversant with national changes in diagnostics service delivery.
- To be open, positive, and flexible in considering implementation of changes which align with national priorities.
- To maintain a high standard of clinical governance by taking an active role in audit, peer review and QA programmes.
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people.We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values: Compassion
RespectIntegrity
Courageous
Accountable
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description & Personal Specification that is attached to this vacancy for a full detailed insight of the job.
For further information please email Dr K Lakhani (PhD) Lead Sonographer on [email protected].
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registered or equivalent
- Experience in Ultrasound and independent reporting
- Ability to successfully manage people and change
- Expert knowledge of Ultrasound
- Provide clinical and professional leadership to support, inspire and supervise staff development
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
- Able to convey accurate information to patients and colleagues ensuring comprehension of complex data
- Complete documentation accurately and collate data for meetings
- Post Graduate Qualification in MSK Ultrasound
Important Information
Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16.New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced.Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
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