Paediatric Sonographer
Job overview
Are you a Sonographer with a PGC or PGD in Medical Ultrasound (Overseas qualifications to a similar standard will be considered), and experience in Paediatric, Gynae and General Medical US? Then consider a move to the Ultrasound team at Manchester University Foundation NHS Trust.Applications will be considered from qualified Sonographers with experience in general medicine and gynae scanning who would like to train in paediatrics and full training followed by a comprehensive preceptorship programme will be provided.
This post will be based mainly at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
The department has Siemens Sequoia US machines. We offer a high quality and specialised paediatric service particularly in gynae, abdominal, MSK, neck and scrotal ultrasound scans in a large teaching hospital setting.
Providing an efficient ultrasound service and welcoming atmosphere for patients, you'll be a vital member of a team of dedicated sonographers who work together to deliver the best possible service and patient care.
To succeed, you'll need proven ultrasound experience and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of patients and their carers. Flexibility in your approach to work is essential.
In return, the Directorate encourages education and training for all staff with CPD opportunities and ongoing training into specialised and enhanced areas of practice.
We are currently able to offer a Recruitment and Retention Premium after 12 months service.
Main duties of the job
Working autonomously as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide a full ultrasound service within the Ultrasound Departments at Manchester Foundation Trust, the main base will be Royal Manchester Children's Hospital with cross site working being required if service demand dictates.
This role involves using complex ultrasound equipment to scan a wide selection of patients referred from many clinical areas, issuing a written report on the results, and discussing these when appropriate with both the patient and the referring clinicians.
Clinical expertise and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential requirements of the post. Discussing potentially distressing results with the patient is a requirement of the post, the sonographer must have the ability to impart bad news in a compassionate and understanding manner.
The department is committed to training and as a qualified Sonographer you would be expected to participate in student teaching and preceptorship programmes.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential criteria- Knowledge of General Medicine Ultrasound including abdominal, renal and gynaecology scanning.
- Registration as a radiographer or midwife with the HCPC or NMC with evidence of CPD.
- Minimum PG Certificate in General Medicine Ultrasound.
- Evidence of further postgraduate studies an advantage.
- Evidence of further relevant course attended.
- Up to date CPD in Gynae Gen Medicine
- Other specialist training in MSK and/or paediatrics
Experience
Essential criteria- Completion of recognized course.
- Practicing sonographer or midwife sonographer.
- Experience in independent reporting.
- Experience in transvaginal scanning
- Postgraduate experience of working under pressure in an NHS environment.
- Experience of working with trainees.
- Evidence of CPD.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Ability to prioritise and organize workload.
- Able to communicate well with a range of personnel.
- Active listening skills.
- Ability to question clearly and concisely.
- Ability to use both spoken and written word.