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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services for a catchment area of up over 1 million people. Our vision is “to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most”, reflecting the utmost importance that we attach to the quality of care and experience that each and every one of our patients receives.
We provide specialist services in radiotherapy, neonatalogy, paediatrics, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, medicine and surgery. Every year our 7,000 staff treat people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP surgeries and other acute hospitals and primary care Trusts around the country. We are involved in the teaching and training of a wide range of health professionals, in partnership with the University of East Anglia and other local education providers.
Post Graduate Trainee Sonographer
Closed for applications on: 8-Jul-2024 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 8-Jul-2024 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- Address
- Colney Lane
- Town
- Norwich
- Postcode
- NR4 7UY
- Major / Minor Region
- Norfolk
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
Salary
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Radiology
- Interview date
- 18/07/2024
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.
Job overview
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Radiographer or other healthcare professional to join our team.
As you may be aware the NNUH Diagnostic Assessment Centre (DAC) is due to open in early 2025.
The new Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Community Diagnostic Centre is due to open in February 2025. As part of the workforce requirements the Radiology department will be supporting development of current staff through various training opportunities.
The CDC will have two ultrasound scan rooms in addition to our existing obstetric and general US service. To support the additional Sonographers required to support all areas of our service we need to grow our current Sonographer team by training new Sonographers (a B7 role fully trained). The medical ultrasound qualification is a Postgraduate Diploma and will involve full time clinical work (paid at B6 from training commencement) alongside online academic learning as part of a two year course.
The NNUH Ultrasound Department currently consists of five general ultrasound rooms and five obstetric ultrasound rooms and a Vascular Lab. In addition, we provide a general ultrasound service in Cromer and a smaller outreach clinic and support one-stop clinic provision within the Trust.
The Imaging Department at the NNUH has recently been re-accredited with the QSI and is undergoing a significant asset replacement programme.
Advert
Ultrasound/Radiology is committed to offering the best possible care to our patients and this requires dedication from all our staff and this role will be no exception. We will expect you to share our passion for achieving excellence in the care of our patients.
We are looking for 2 candidates to take on the role of Trainee Sonographer; the training required to be considered a fully qualified Sonographer will encompass all of the module requirements in General Ultrasound as well as Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound.
As a Trainee Sonographer you will work with our Sonographer Team to obtain practical and academic skills leading to a Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) or MSc in Medical Ultrasound.
This post will include both clinical training within the Ultrasound Department and academic training on the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound course hosted by the University of Hertfordshire from September 2023.
The Postgraduate Diploma course while very rewarding is hard work and at times intensive, therefore candidates need to have good levels of self-motivation and be highly committed.
This is a busy role with varying learning demands, so building an effective rapport and effective communication with colleagues and patients, as well as being ready to learn and to take guidance will be really important.
Work undertaking different shift patterns at NNUH, and at other locations, as required in the provision of a 7 day ultrasound service.
Working for our organisation
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
Clinical
- To learn to undertake ultrasound examinations, improving the physical aspects of scanning with adaptation of scanning techniques as required for physical, anatomical and pathological variations. Developing in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of machine optimisation, about safety and image clarity. With guidance be able to use analytical and judgemental skills to provide interpretation of the ultrasound images in order to provide independent clinical reports.
- To learn of the importance and details of other diagnostic tests and symptoms that may influence ultrasound findings and to ensure the most appropriate examination is performed through knowledge and communication with senior clinicians.
Professional Development:
- Develop and maintain the skills necessary to qualify as a sonographer.
- Hold a relevant degree or diploma, (i.e. BSc Radiography/ Midwifery. Etc). and to have held a clinical position for 12 months. Must be State Registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC ) or relevant professional body.
- Work within the Code of Professional Conduct of the College of Radiographers and the Health Professions Council (HCPC)/relevant professional body, and work within limits of competence. Maintain professional registration.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
Travelling to work
Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours.
We look to allocate these spaces fairly. Our Travel Office have a set of criteria that staff must meet in order to qualify. If you qualify for a space, you may be placed on a waiting list if we are at full capacity.
The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes with First Bus & Konect.
The Costessey Park and Ride runs regularly each day from 06:30 (from P&R) to 20:45 (from NNUH) and this service is free for NHS staff. There is a regular Thickthorn P&R service as well which is free. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service. We also have a discounted service from the airport P&R if you purchase a bundle. Please see Konect website for further details.
The NNUH host multiple bicycle racks and a salary sacrifice scheme. We also benefit from a Beryl station onsite.
If you work at another Trust site, please discuss travel and parking arrangements at interview.
DBS
If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check.
If you are a new employee or registering with the Staff Bank you will need to meet the cost of this unless your salary is less than point 9 of Afc
NHS Service
Should you be appointed to the post we will need to establish any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT and we will accept the submission of your application as your agreement to this.
UK Registration
You will need to have current UK professional registration where this is a requirement of the role.
Application
Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email so could you please check your e-mails (and Spam) regularly.
We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application.
We look forward to receiving your application and if you do not hear within the next four weeks this will usually mean that you have not been short-listed. However, if you wish to confirm this please contact the person indicated on the advert.
Flexibility
Whilst every effort will be made to recruit to the post as it is advertised, there may be occasions where we consider alternative working patterns, such as part time working, or contract types, such as secondments, depending on circumstances. Should you wish to work in a different working pattern to that stated in our advertisement, please indicate this in the supporting statement to your application.
Useful Information
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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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Hold a relevant University Degree or Diploma (i.e.: DCR/BSc Radiography/ Midwifery/health or science degree)
- Registration with Healthcare Professions council (HCPC) – radiographer or relevant professional body.
Experience
Essential criteria
- A minimum 12 months post graduate experience in a relevant profession.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to learn and progress to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in a range of locations. Correctly interpreting findings and report these to the relevant professionals/patient
- Excellent communication skills with staff and patients including breaking bad news.
- Excellent team and personal organisational skills
- High self-awareness, understanding own strengths, emotions and limitations.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential criteria
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Heidi Croxson
- Job title
- Lead Sonographer – General Ultrasound
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603 288 425
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