• Job Description

  Req#: C9358-24-0186?language=en&page=57&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Working pattern: Full Time / Part Time / Weekend / Flexible shift patterns available

  You will need to hold a qualification in Medical Ultrasound and must be competent to undertake an Ultrasound scan and report it independently. As a minimum you will be expected to hold a Pg. Cert in Medical Ultrasound that has been accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE).

  HCPC registration or equivalent is also essential to this post. You will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills. As a large teaching organisation, we provide teaching experiences for student sonographers and specialist registrars.

  We work closely with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

  We are happy to consider applications from students nearing the end of their Ultrasound training or from midwife/physiotherapy sonographers who are qualified in Ultrasound.

  Main duties of the job

  Our services are expanding; we are actively seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated band 7 sonographers to join our forward-thinking team of friendly and supportive professionals in providing a range of ultrasound examinations.

  High specification scanning equipment is available on three acute hospital sites: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital and five community hospital sites. Our work includes, general abdominal, small parts, gynaecological, MSK, DVT and vascular, paediatrics and obstetrics (including early pregnancy scanning and NT screening). We cover inpatients, outpatients and GP referrals. We are one of the largest providers for Ultrasound in the UK with over 30 scan rooms carrying out over 6,000 outpatient scans a month.

  The department is committed to supporting your personal development plans. We have Sonographer role development opportunities which currently include DVT, MSK, Head & Neck and paediatric training, with future possibilities of MSK interventional.

  The successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner, promoting best practice and high standards within the Ultrasound department.

  Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

  'Due to the nature of the interview process for this post, we are unable to accommodate Remoteinterviews'

  About us

  We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.

  The Ultrasound department at UHL provides the following:

  • Radiology Assistants to support in the maternity unit at the LRI and LGH and all other areas of the service
  • CPD support is available for all staff
  • We take your learning and development seriously and have in post a dedicated education and training lead to provide support
  • UHL have their own training academy with simulators
  • We have a friendly, supportive and compassionate management team
  • Proactive senior management
  • A career framework is in place as we recently appointed 2 consultant radiographers for ultrasound who specialise in MSK and H&N
  • There are shift patterns available to suit a work life balance

  Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

  Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:

  • Compassionate
  • Proud
  • Inclusive
  • One team

  About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

  Date posted

  07 February 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £43,742 to £50,056 a year £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  358-5968537-CSI

  Job locations

  University Hospitals of Leicester

  Leicester

  LE1 5WW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Service Delivery & Development

  • To maintain a high level of clinical expertise in Ultrasound imaging and reporting. To oversee and assist in the training of new staff and continuous development of departmental staff within the area to enable adequate cover and to meet on-going demands of the service
  • Provide a report based on the ultrasound findings, and suggesting a diagnosis or differential diagnosis and advising follow up where appropriate
  • Recognise when the findings require urgent follow up or referral and take appropriate action. When unusual findings are observed outside the post holders area of expertise, advice will be sought from appropriate others
  • To assist in the development, documentation and monitoring of protocols for working practice within the Ultrasound areas. To review on a regular basis and when changes are introduced
  • To ensure housekeeping duties are carried out to ensure electronic systems are kept up to date. To include justification of ultrasound request thus ensuring timely appointment booking
  • To assist in monitoring the quality of service to patients and where appropriate participate in the development and implementation of proposals for improving services
  • To contribute fully in the regular setting, monitoring and review of performance and quality management of all aspects of the Ultrasound service
  • To be responsible for the care and comfort of the patient whilst they are in Ultrasound areas respecting their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs
  • To ensure that the non-medical staff are aware of the Trusts complaints procedure and ensure that complaints are dealt with in accordance with this procedure
  • To work closely with all Clinical Leads to provide optimum patient care and constantly seek ways of improving standards and performance
  • To participate in and promote research and audit within the Ultrasound areas to support good practice and provide documentation accordingly
  • Organise, plan and prioritize workload according to clinical need. Take responsibility for and organize sections of the department as required including undertaking the role of Senior Co-Ordinator
  • Monitor the capacity and demand of the service and assist in reviewing working practices to accommodate any shift in requirements.

  Equipment Management

  • To ensure that a quality assurance programme for all ultrasound equipment is implemented and maintained including monitoring of results, record keeping and proposals are developed to act on results
  • Participate and keep records of equipment testing following servicing and installation
  • To monitor the performance of the ultrasound equipment and report and act upon all potential and actual faults and hazards ensuring that the appropriate documentation has been completed and filed. Ensure that the appropriate staff, including the Clinical Leads and Service Manager are kept informed
  • To use the equipment at all times with care and intelligence
  • To ensure that the clinical environment including all equipment and accessories are kept clean and tidy. This includes cleaning between patients and also participating in the daily and weekly cleaning schedules (and documentation that that these schedules have been followed)
  • To contribute to the equipment specification and selection processes as required

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Service Delivery & Development

  • To maintain a high level of clinical expertise in Ultrasound imaging and reporting. To oversee and assist in the training of new staff and continuous development of departmental staff within the area to enable adequate cover and to meet on-going demands of the service
  • Provide a report based on the ultrasound findings, and suggesting a diagnosis or differential diagnosis and advising follow up where appropriate
  • Recognise when the findings require urgent follow up or referral and take appropriate action. When unusual findings are observed outside the post holders area of expertise, advice will be sought from appropriate others
  • To assist in the development, documentation and monitoring of protocols for working practice within the Ultrasound areas. To review on a regular basis and when changes are introduced
  • To ensure housekeeping duties are carried out to ensure electronic systems are kept up to date. To include justification of ultrasound request thus ensuring timely appointment booking
  • To assist in monitoring the quality of service to patients and where appropriate participate in the development and implementation of proposals for improving services
  • To contribute fully in the regular setting, monitoring and review of performance and quality management of all aspects of the Ultrasound service
  • To be responsible for the care and comfort of the patient whilst they are in Ultrasound areas respecting their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs
  • To ensure that the non-medical staff are aware of the Trusts complaints procedure and ensure that complaints are dealt with in accordance with this procedure
  • To work closely with all Clinical Leads to provide optimum patient care and constantly seek ways of improving standards and performance
  • To participate in and promote research and audit within the Ultrasound areas to support good practice and provide documentation accordingly
  • Organise, plan and prioritize workload according to clinical need. Take responsibility for and organize sections of the department as required including undertaking the role of Senior Co-Ordinator
  • Monitor the capacity and demand of the service and assist in reviewing working practices to accommodate any shift in requirements.

  Equipment Management

  • To ensure that a quality assurance programme for all ultrasound equipment is implemented and maintained including monitoring of results, record keeping and proposals are developed to act on results
  • Participate and keep records of equipment testing following servicing and installation
  • To monitor the performance of the ultrasound equipment and report and act upon all potential and actual faults and hazards ensuring that the appropriate documentation has been completed and filed. Ensure that the appropriate staff, including the Clinical Leads and Service Manager are kept informed
  • To use the equipment at all times with care and intelligence
  • To ensure that the clinical environment including all equipment and accessories are kept clean and tidy. This includes cleaning between patients and also participating in the daily and weekly cleaning schedules (and documentation that that these schedules have been followed)
  • To contribute to the equipment specification and selection processes as required

  Person Specification

  Training and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified Sonographer with MSC, DMU, Post Graduate Diploma or certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent (consideration may be given to those nearing completion of ultrasound qualification; would be discussed at interview)
  • Must be HCPC or RCT registration

  Desirable

  • DQASS registered

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working/training in an Ultrasound Department undertaking sonography.
  • Experience of independent reporting

  Desirable

  • DVT, paedatric, vascular, MSK scanning experience

  Communication and relationship

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.

  Person Specification

  Training and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified Sonographer with MSC, DMU, Post Graduate Diploma or certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent (consideration may be given to those nearing completion of ultrasound qualification; would be discussed at interview)
  • Must be HCPC or RCT registration

  Desirable

  • DQASS registered

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working/training in an Ultrasound Department undertaking sonography.
  • Experience of independent reporting

  Desirable

  • DVT, paedatric, vascular, MSK scanning experience

  Communication and relationship

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals of Leicester

  Leicester

  LE1 5WW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals of Leicester

  Leicester

  LE1 5WW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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