University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
We are seeking a highly motivated sonographer to work within our friendly ultrasound department. We are a forward-thinking department, committed to training, encouraging, and supporting personal development. We have a lead sonographer in place across the Trust to support the sonographers and help develop the ultrasound service.
We are a small, friendly department looking to recruit a new member of staff to support our department.
Relocation packages can be discussed.
Main duties of the job
You will be a flexible team player with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be required to organise your workload according to demand, scanning inpatients, outpatients, and GP referrals. We expect a high quality of patient care to maintain our efficient and cost-effective service. The Ultrasound department operates 7-day working. You will be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota. The service supports flexible working arrangements; the majority of our team contribute to extended days through flexible contracts. Although based at the Furness General Hospital, you will be required to provide cover at all Trust Sites as the service requires.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital, GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website here.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Radiography or other Science-Based subject.
* CASE accredited Ultrasound PGD
* Evidence of CPD/PDP
* Involvement in research/audit
* HCPC Registered
* Masters level post-graduate Ultrasound training.
Experience
* Experience across different ultrasound imaging techniques.
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.
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum pro rata.
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