Job summary Expected Shortlisting Date: 19/03/2025 Planned Interview Date: 31/03/2025 This post comprises one session/week (7.5 hrs) under The Leeds and West Yorkshire Radiology Academy, working alongside and under the auspices of two consultant sonographers to provide and deliver education of Radiology Trainees within the Radiology Academy and the clinical setting. Main duties of the job The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, accountable for their own actions, working closely with the Consultant Radiologists, Radiography Service Manager and Team Managers to provide an effective and efficient, innovative and leading-edge practice in ultrasound. Working within codes of practice and professional guidelines, to independently formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound examinations, ensure that this is communicated to the appropriate referring clinician, and will advise clinicians directly and immediately of any unexpected or critical findings. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and will be involved in the daily organisation and delivery of the ultrasound service. Within and through the Radiology Academy: You will work closely with Consultant Sonographers, the Academy Business Manager and administrative team. The post will be centred on the Education of the Radiology Specialty Trainees. Deliver high quality and effective training. You will deliver and participate in practical ultrasound training in the academy Skills Lab. This will include overseeing the scanning of volunteer trainees and using Intelligent Ultrasound Scantrainer and Bodyworks ultrasound simulators. Provide practical hands on 1-1 and group training to Radiology SpR's and provide continual assessment of a trainees progression, and participate in practical ultrasound training in a clinical setting. About us There are departments of clinical radiology at each of the 6 sites that make up Leeds Teaching Hospitals. A comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional procedures are provided to the population of Leeds. In addition, significant numbers of referrals from the areas of the region and beyond are received for specialist procedures. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-RAD-0237 Job locations Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will fulfil a dual role: This post comprises one session/week (7.5 hrs) under The Leeds and West Yorkshire Radiology Academy, working alongside and under the auspices of two consultant sonographers to provide and deliver education of Radiology Trainees within the Radiology Academy and the clinical setting. Within the clinical department: The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, accountable for their own actions, working closely with the Consultant Radiologists, Radiography Service Manager and Team Managers to provide an effective and efficient, innovative and leading-edge practice in ultrasound. Working within codes of practice and professional guidelines, to independently formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound examinations, and to ensure that this is communicated to the appropriate referring clinician. The post holder will advise clinicians directly and immediately of any unexpected or critical findings. The post holder will act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be involved in the daily organisation and delivery of the ultrasound service. Within and through the Radiology Academy: The post holder will work closely with Consultant Sonographers, the Academy Business Manager and administrative team. The post will be centred on the Education of the Radiology Specialty Trainees. Deliver high quality and effective training. The post holder will deliver and participate in practical ultrasound training in the academy Skills Lab. This will include overseeing the scanning of volunteer trainees and using Intelligent Ultrasound Scantrainer and Bodyworks ultrasound simulators. Provide practical hands on 1-1 and group training to Radiology Registrars. Provide continual assessment of a trainees progression. The post holder will be required to participate in practical ultrasound training in a clinical setting. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will fulfil a dual role: This post comprises one session/week (7.5 hrs) under The Leeds and West Yorkshire Radiology Academy, working alongside and under the auspices of two consultant sonographers to provide and deliver education of Radiology Trainees within the Radiology Academy and the clinical setting. Within the clinical department: The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, accountable for their own actions, working closely with the Consultant Radiologists, Radiography Service Manager and Team Managers to provide an effective and efficient, innovative and leading-edge practice in ultrasound. Working within codes of practice and professional guidelines, to independently formulate a comprehensive diagnostic report for ultrasound examinations, and to ensure that this is communicated to the appropriate referring clinician. The post holder will advise clinicians directly and immediately of any unexpected or critical findings. The post holder will act as a source of expertise to clinicians/other hospital staff. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be involved in the daily organisation and delivery of the ultrasound service. Within and through the Radiology Academy: The post holder will work closely with Consultant Sonographers, the Academy Business Manager and administrative team. The post will be centred on the Education of the Radiology Specialty Trainees. Deliver high quality and effective training. The post holder will deliver and participate in practical ultrasound training in the academy Skills Lab. This will include overseeing the scanning of volunteer trainees and using Intelligent Ultrasound Scantrainer and Bodyworks ultrasound simulators. Provide practical hands on 1-1 and group training to Radiology Registrars. Provide continual assessment of a trainees progression. The post holder will be required to participate in practical ultrasound training in a clinical setting. Person Specification Experience Essential Range of ultrasound techniques/procedures including General medical Ultrasound. Detailed knowledge of anatomy/pathologies/ abnormalities/ diseases/conditions Knowledge of local and national ultrasound guidelines/protocols Other Criteria Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy Skills & Behaviours Essential High level dexterity, hand-eye co-ordination Counselling/ communication skills e.g. breaking bad news IT skills Inter-personal skills Desirable Experience in research and development Participate in departmental audit/research Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in healthcare related studies Post graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound [Specific modules required will be relevant to the role advertised and may require more than one]. State registration either with the HCPC or equivalent professional regulatory body. All mandatory and priority training as set out by the Trust. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable Masters degree in Medical Ultrasound Able to demonstrate evidence of current practice using ultrasound either at local, nationally or internationally level Person Specification Experience Essential Range of ultrasound techniques/procedures including General medical Ultrasound. Detailed knowledge of anatomy/pathologies/ abnormalities/ diseases/conditions Knowledge of local and national ultrasound guidelines/protocols Other Criteria Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy Skills & Behaviours Essential High level dexterity, hand-eye co-ordination Counselling/ communication skills e.g. breaking bad news IT skills Inter-personal skills Desirable Experience in research and development Participate in departmental audit/research Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in healthcare related studies Post graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound [Specific modules required will be relevant to the role advertised and may require more than one]. State registration either with the HCPC or equivalent professional regulatory body. All mandatory and priority training as set out by the Trust. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable Masters degree in Medical Ultrasound Able to demonstrate evidence of current practice using ultrasound either at local, nationally or internationally level 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)