We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for Sonographers who would like to join our friendly, passionate and supportive team. Qualifications in all ultrasound areas, including MSK and Vascular, will be considered.
We are looking to expand our team to support the opening of our Newmarket CDC; successful candidates should expect they will be required to work across West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, including the Newmarket CDC and other community sites (Thetford and Sudbury) on a rotational basis.
The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, diligent, and committed to providing an excellent service to our patients. You will be required to obtain high quality ultrasound images and diagnostic reports within the hospital and community settings.
This is an exciting time to join the West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with staff participating in the planning of our new hospital (Future System Programme). We are also working closely with other hospitals within our ICS and engaging with regional Trusts around Imaging Networks. We are pleased to have been awarded QSI accreditation for the last 12 years and in June 2024, successfully awarded BS7000 accreditation.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for: Autonomously producing high-quality ultrasound images and diagnostic reports. Maintaining high standards within the ultrasound team. Training and supervising others, including supporting new staff in induction. Teaching and promoting awareness and compliance with policies and protocols. Participating in and supporting the governance programme, setting up ultrasound audits where necessary. Participating in the ultrasound QA programme. Working with other senior staff to ensure essential departmental administration and organisation is undertaken. The care of the patient for the duration of their time in ultrasound, maintaining dignity, physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs. Ensuring all personal mandatory training is kept up to date. Carrying out tasks delegated by the Service Manager. About us
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to view full responsibilities. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible. As a department we are encouraging of personal development and support training opportunities and dedicated study time in line with our documented departmental process. Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Qualified Healthcare Professional, registered with a recognised governing body. Recognised post graduate qualification in medical or clinical ultrasound (or equivalent). Comprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio related to advances in US imaging and management activities. Additional training/ qualification in a specific area of US scanning. Experience and knowledge
Demonstrable clinical and leadership experience. Understanding of the current challenges within general, obstetric and gynaecological US scanning. Experience working in a hospital environment that supports a wide range of complex clinical examinations. Interest and experience in gynaecology and obstetric ultrasound procedures. Knowledge of the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) process. Skills and abilities
Good written and verbal communication skills. Good organisational and leadership skills. Able to implement evidence-based practice. Able to use a wide range of IT systems effectively. Able to work calmly under pressure. Awareness of all current topics and developments within the field of Ultrasound. Acts as an effective role model, demonstrating WSFT Trust values at all times. High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations. 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. £46,148 to £52,809 a year, Per annum, pro rata.
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You will be responsible for: Autonomously producing high-quality ultrasound images and diagnostic reports. Maintaining high standards within the ultrasound team. Training and supervising others, including supporting new staff in induction. Teaching and promoting awareness and compliance with policies and protocols. Participating in and supporting the governance programme, setting up ultrasound audits where necessary. Participating in the ultrasound QA programme. Working with other senior staff to ensure essential departmental administration and organisation is undertaken. The care of the patient for the duration of their time in ultrasound, maintaining dignity, physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs. Ensuring all personal mandatory training is kept up to date. Carrying out tasks delegated by the Service Manager. About us
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to view full responsibilities. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible. As a department we are encouraging of personal development and support training opportunities and dedicated study time in line with our documented departmental process. Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Qualified Healthcare Professional, registered with a recognised governing body. Recognised post graduate qualification in medical or clinical ultrasound (or equivalent). Comprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio related to advances in US imaging and management activities. Additional training/ qualification in a specific area of US scanning. Experience and knowledge
Demonstrable clinical and leadership experience. Understanding of the current challenges within general, obstetric and gynaecological US scanning. Experience working in a hospital environment that supports a wide range of complex clinical examinations. Interest and experience in gynaecology and obstetric ultrasound procedures. Knowledge of the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) process. Skills and abilities
Good written and verbal communication skills. Good organisational and leadership skills. Able to implement evidence-based practice. Able to use a wide range of IT systems effectively. Able to work calmly under pressure. Awareness of all current topics and developments within the field of Ultrasound. Acts as an effective role model, demonstrating WSFT Trust values at all times. High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations. 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. £46,148 to £52,809 a year, Per annum, pro rata.
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