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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About

The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.

Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk

Watch how OUH goes about delivering compassionate excellence on the ouhnhs YouTube channel

Contact

Address: Oxford Univ Hosps NHS Foundation Trust; OUHC HR Department,; 3rd Floor Unipart House Business Centre; Garsington Road; Oxford; Oxfordshire; OX4 2PG
Contact Number: 01865 741186

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Ref: 321-SWO-5579487-B6-PUB Vacancy ID: 5579487

Trainee Sonographer

Closed for applications on: 2-Nov-2023 01:01

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 2-Nov-2023 01:01

Location

Site: John Radcliffe Hospital
Address: Headley Way, Headington
Town: Oxford
Postcode: OX3 9DU
Major / Minor Region: Oxfordshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Fixed term: 14 months (1 year trainee post)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5)

Salary

Grade: Band 6

Specialty

Main area: Ultrasound

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

OVERALL OBJECTIVES:

To undertake a 14 Month training programme to achieve a post graduate certificate in ultrasound. This will be achieved by completing theoretical and practical examinations.

On successful completion of training the post holder will be expected to work as an independent sonographer by performing ultrasound scans to a high standard, formulate a report and communicate the results to women.

On successful completion of the course you will be required to fulfil all aspect of the Advance Practitioner role.

Key working relationships:

Line manager.
All ultrasound department staff within Maternity.
Patients, families and carers.
Midwives and Prenatal Diagnosis.
Other stakeholders: GPs.
Obstetricians, Radiologists and geneticist.

Key result areas:

Clinical

To work under direct supervision to perform obstetric ultrasound examination according to Unit policy and guidelines.
To effectively communicate the results of the examination to the patient.
To keep up with your professional development and statutory requirements.
To participate in advanced evidence practice.
To participate in the Chromosomal screening programme.
To record and save the exam results as per FASP and Trust guidance.

Educational

Attend all allotted university study days.
Complete assignments set by the university.
Collaborate with your mentors to improve your practical scanning.
Recognise the independent study commitments required to complete the course successfully.

Operational

To work as part of a team to provide a high-quality ultrasound service within the Maternity service.
To ensure the smooth running of the ultrasound service by effective communication with clerical and other staff.
Share responsibility for the appropriate and cost-effective use of resources within the ultrasound service.
To participate in audit and monitoring of standards.
To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.

Risk Management

The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved with a progressive, honest and open environment.’
Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.

Responsibility for Health and Safety

To use all equipment in an appropriate manner, reporting any unusual incident or equipment
To organise room equipment and working environment to minimise personal risk of work-related upper limbs disorder (WRULD) and be aware of the regulation guiding the use of DSE’s.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures.

Scope and Purpose of Job Description

A job description should be regarded only as a guideline to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive in any way and may be reviewed of the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.