Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Trainee Sonographer: Band 7 Annex U (70% of max band 7 salary in year 1 and 75% in year 2 of training)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Radiographer to undertake training to become a Sonographer by successfully completing the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.
We would expect you to have 2 years post-graduate NHS experience and to have spent some time in an ultrasound department.
You must have a real desire to train in this area, fully understand the role of a Sonographer and demonstrate commitment to the work involved. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate that you provide a high-quality service.
Practical training will be undertaken in our ultrasound department under the supervision of our Sonographers and Radiologists. The academic modules will be delivered by the University of the West of England in Bristol and will start in January 2025.
This is a fixed term post for 2 years.
Main duties of the job
1. To train to perform and independently report obstetric, gynaecological and general medical ultrasound according to departmental protocols.
2. During training the trainee will be expected to communicate effectively with patients; eliciting and discussing their clinical history and concerns, explaining the purpose and process of the scan, encouraging and supporting them during ultrasound examinations.
3. Maintain professional standards, demonstrate Trust values and employ best practice to provide a high quality and safe Ultrasound Service.
4. To be proactive in your own training and development, keep all essential University documentation up-to-date and strive for continuous progress improvement based on structured constructive feedback.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* Minimum of 2 years post graduate NHS clinical experience.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Evidence of effective communication skills.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* HCPC registration or equivalent.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
* An understanding of the use of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool and its place in the patient pathway.
* Evidence of technical skills, hand eye co-ordination and image interpretation.
* Evidence of the ability to undertake academic training to post graduate Diploma level in ultrasound.
* An understanding of the responsibilities of clinical practice as a Sonographer.
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.
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