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Trosolwg o'r swydd

This is a Trainee Sonographer position open to Midwives, Nurses and Radiographers. We are currently looking for an individual, from an appropriate professional background, to join our team as a Trainee Sonographer working towards a Postgraduate qualification in Obstetric Ultrasound. 

This post will be offered on a part time Band 6 Fixed Term or Seconded post of 25.5 hours (banding will depend on current experience and qualifications). Following successful completion of the Obstetric Ultrasound course, if there are current vacancies, you will be invited to apply for a Band 7 sonographer position.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To undertake post graduate training in Obstetric Ultrasound

To undertake a theoretical course in Obstetric Ultrasound in conjunction with practical ultrasound training

Main Duties include:

• Undertaking learning in the clinical and academic environments, learning the practical skill of scanning by working alongside a qualified Sonographer (acting as the main mentor) as well as working with different Sonographers with in our team to gain additional experience and knowledge.
• Attending appropriate meetings, including local MDT and staff meetings.
• Remaining up to date with mandatory training and DOT e-learning.
• Developing knowledge on antenatal screening and learning to develop skills to aid women’s choices around antenatal screening

We are looking for someone who is hard working and able to adapt to new ways of working, especially when splitting their time between academic and on the job training. The role will involve 3 clinical days per week when not at University (this may vary depending on which university you attend). The academic element of this training is undertaken at level 7 and will lead to a post graduate certificate in Obstetric Ultrasound.  

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care

• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities

• Career and development opportunities

• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team

• Research experience and opportunities

• Lovely location and quality of life

• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)