Sonographer with Preceptorship B7 to 8A
Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
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Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
Are you a professional Sonographer with a commitment to first class patient care and the drive to work within a high performing team? .
The Ultrasound service is Sonographer led, receiving referrals from GPs, outpatients, wards and the Emergency Department. The department also provides the lithotripsy service, for which full training is provided.
This opportunity would appeal to those looking to develop their General Ultrasound skills and gain experience across a range of complex case. We would also welcome applicants with MSK experience.
We offer preceptorship from band 7 to 8A on successful completion of clinical and managerial competencies. Please contact us for additional information.
The successful candidate will have a professional and practical attitude to their work with strong imaging and reporting skills. They will be comfortable working under pressure, ‘multi-tasking’ and liaising with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential with current/recent NHS experience to work both autonomously and in a team environment
Need to CASE accredited - qualification essential
Main duties of the job
To be an effective member of the Ultrasound team, providing a high quality, comprehensive and efficient Ultrasound service to patients and referring clinicians; to include the timely issue of diagnostic reports, based on Ultrasound findings.
To undertake all aspects of work in the Ultrasound Department, as appropriate to grade, including the supervision and mentoring of morejunior staff
Working for our organisation
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of west Berkshire.
At our heart we are a local hospital that works with NHS and social care partners to provide excellent healthcare services for over 500,000 people who currently live in our catchment area. We also provide specialist hospital services beyond the county’s borders.
We employ more than 5,500 staff from 39 different nationalities and deliver care from a network of facilities across sites in Bracknell, Henley-on-Thames, Reading, Thatcham and Windsor.
Each year we are responsible for efficiently and effectively spending more than £400m of NHS resources on the services we provide.
As a founder member of the Berkshire West Integrated Care System, we are one of NHS England’s demonstrator sites for integration between primary, community, mental health and acute healthcare services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To independently undertake general ultrasound sessions, providing comprehensive andaccurate computerised reports on all examinations.
To undertake a wide variety of diagnostic ultrasound examinations, maintaining high professional standards of technical competence.
To ensure a high quality patient focussed professional service is delivered at all times.
To assess and adapt techniques for each examination to meet the individual needs of the patient.
To analyse the clinical information and determine the most appropriate scanning method and technique
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria- HCPC registered
- DCR or degree in Radiography
- DMU or Post Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound
- MSC in Ultrasound
- Evidence of involvement in audit PGcert or equivalent in appropriate reporting modality
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience across a wide range of ultrasound examinations
- NHS experience
- 1 year post Ultrasound Diploma experience
Skills
Essential criteria- Sound knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and understanding of complex pathologies
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- NHS pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Money Advice Service
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- On-site nursery (based at RBH)
- Full educational library services
- Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
- Bus to work scheme
- Excellent rail and bus links
- A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.
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