Ultrasonographer (NHS AfC: Band 7) - Ultrasound - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundati ...
Posted 3 days 10 hours ago by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.
With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.
Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice-a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support.
Main area Ultrasound Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week, 4 long days. Option to work weekends) Job ref 289-CSS-1772
Site Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Town London Salary £54,320 - £60,981 per annum Incl. HCAS (plus £5k RRP) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/04/:59
Job overview Band 7 Sonographer - with additional Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP)
Previous applicants need not apply
Our Ultrasound department consists of 16 rooms: 6 General, 6 Obstetrics, 1 EPAU, 1 ACU and 1 satellite clinic. All our rooms are equipped with the latest GE machines. We are a busy and dynamic department doing a wide variety of examinations such as Obstetric, Gynae, General Abdominal, Small Parts, Vascular, Paediatric and MSK ultrasound.
We have a culture which fosters innovation and supports new ideas whilst also ensuring our people are well supported so that they have high rates of employee satisfaction and are professionally developing to be the leaders of tomorrow.
The successful candidate will work mainly at the Chelsea and Westminster site but may cover West Middlesex Hospital site when services require.
The minimum scanning requirements for this role: Obstetrics US (FASP & GAP knowledge and application), Gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound is essential. This includes scanning, independent reporting and onward recommendation of all modalities in line with national and local guidelines and protocols. Small parts, MSK, vascular and paediatrics (including GRAF hips) ultrasound skills are desirable.
Main duties of the job
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received.
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Roles and responsibilities
Communication and Relationship Skills
With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.
Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice-a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support.
Main area Ultrasound Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week, 4 long days. Option to work weekends) Job ref 289-CSS-1772
Site Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Town London Salary £54,320 - £60,981 per annum Incl. HCAS (plus £5k RRP) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/04/:59
Job overview Band 7 Sonographer - with additional Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP)
Previous applicants need not apply
Our Ultrasound department consists of 16 rooms: 6 General, 6 Obstetrics, 1 EPAU, 1 ACU and 1 satellite clinic. All our rooms are equipped with the latest GE machines. We are a busy and dynamic department doing a wide variety of examinations such as Obstetric, Gynae, General Abdominal, Small Parts, Vascular, Paediatric and MSK ultrasound.
We have a culture which fosters innovation and supports new ideas whilst also ensuring our people are well supported so that they have high rates of employee satisfaction and are professionally developing to be the leaders of tomorrow.
The successful candidate will work mainly at the Chelsea and Westminster site but may cover West Middlesex Hospital site when services require.
The minimum scanning requirements for this role: Obstetrics US (FASP & GAP knowledge and application), Gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound is essential. This includes scanning, independent reporting and onward recommendation of all modalities in line with national and local guidelines and protocols. Small parts, MSK, vascular and paediatrics (including GRAF hips) ultrasound skills are desirable.
Main duties of the job
- To independently scan and report examinations in obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound. Paediatric, vascular and MSK ultrasound may also be performed depending on experience and training.
- Please refer to the job description for more details.
- All members of staff within the Department
- All levels of hospital staff, patients and members of the public
- He/she will develop a particularly close relationship with consultants and senior nursing and administrative staff.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received.
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Roles and responsibilities
Communication and Relationship Skills
- To communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the Department.
- To communicate with patients and relatives in a professional and reassuring manner, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances.
- To deliver distressing news/results to patients regarding fetal abnormalities with the appropriate empathy.
- To undertake all ultrasound duties independently, efficiently and to provide a highly specialised clinical service.
- To produce accurate reports and formal diagnostic opinion in a timely manner based on examinations undertaken.
- To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care throughout all ultrasound specialties.
- To display competence and confidence to undertake intimate procedures including transvaginal scans ensuring relevant consent procedures have been adhered.
- To have the appropriate precise skills required for ultrasound techniques such as nuchal measurements in obstetric medicine.
- To be able to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the use of highly specialised equipment.
- The post-holder will be expected to be proficient, and to teach, in the more specialised techniques practiced in ultrasound scanning and the Obstetric Unit. To be able to propose a review of clinical procedures and protocols in the department.
- To assist with the practical training and mentoring of more junior staff and student sonographers and to be capable of providing instructions/information to those staff in a motivational manner. They will also be required to train radiology registrars in ultrasound techniques.
- The weekly hours of the appointee will reflect the 7 day working pattern of the department. To participate in the on call and stand by rotas as required. To be able to work independently in all areas of the department during these times.
- To contribute to, and feedback from, meetings relevant to the imaging service i.e. to attend MDT meetings relevant to patients who have been in their care.
- To be able to offer good clinical judgment when assessing and interpreting images produced by themselves or more junior staff.
- To report and record all equipment faults. To be able to assist with the diagnosis and remedy of routine faults and assist with daily maintenance on all ultrasound imaging equipment.
- To demonstrate and employ the high degree of dexterity required to position complex equipment used in the acquisition of images. To be able to accurately manipulate and position patients to ensure most accurate diagnosis.
- To comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques and apply those techniques to both patients and equipment.
- To contribute to, and feedback from, meetings relevant to the imaging service i.e to attend MDT meetings relevant to patients who have been in their care.
- To become involved in any on-going audit/research programmes as appropriate.
- To monitor and propose amendments, where necessary, to policies and protocols in current area of work/supervision.
- To ensure that the local rules and protocols are strictly adhered to.
- To participate in the departmental quality assurance programmes as required.
- With appropriate training and experience, to oversee and manage the effective operation of any sub-modality within ultrasound. This will involve a close working relationship with the radiology team.
- To become involved in any on-going audit/research programmes as appropriate.
- The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic performance appraisal, in accordance with the Trust guidelines.
- The post holder is encouraged by the department to attend both personal and professional development activities that assist in their role and the service.
- To become fully conversant with the hospital IT system and various reporting systems including the input and amendment of clinical data.
- To become fully conversant with the hospital IT system and various reporting systems.
- With appropriate training and experience, to oversee and manage the effective operation of any sub-modality within ultrasound. This will involve a close working relationship with the radiology team.
- The post holder is encouraged by the department to attend both personal and professional development activities that assist in their role and the service.
- To ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe.
- To comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques and apply those techniques to both patients and equipment.