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Job summary

Main area
Imaging
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Bank
Hours
  • Flexible working
  • Other
0 hours per week (As and when required)
Job ref
159-LWH-244-24
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/07/2024 23:59

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Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound - Bank

Band 7

Liverpool Women’s delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and their families. Each year we deliver over 8,300 babies, carry out over 10,000 gynaecological procedures, and care for over 1,000 poorly and preterm newborns, making us the specialist provider of health services for women, babies and their families in Europe.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, and, after featuring on One Born Every Minute, Miracle Babies and Special Baby Unit, our teams are famous across the world for their professionalism, skill and compassion.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital clinical services are currently being reviewed by NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group, following work done by our clinicians in presenting a powerful case for change in the Future Generations Strategy.

A useful information booklet is available about the proposed changes which can be downloaded from the Healthy Liverpool website facebook.com/healthylvpool. This booklet clearly states that ‘there is absolutely no threat to the services themselves – this is about making what we have even better and protecting services for the future’.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Sonographers to join our busy, friendly and supportive team in the Imaging Department as bank staff.

Suitable candidates for this post will be HCPC registered qualified Sonographers or equivalent with an Ultrasound qualification from a CASE accredited University. You will be a key member of the Imaging team you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and develop your skills and expertise in obstetrics, gynaecology and general ultrasound.

You will need to be able to work independently demonstrating a high level of competence and you will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills.

We value teamwork and are committed to training and development. We are also actively involved in the ultrasound training of student Sonographers and clinicians from a multi-professional background.

The hourly rate will be £40 per hour and there will be no additional RRP payment (this is for permanent staff only).

Main duties of the job

The Sonographer will be involved in the delivery of obstetric, general and gynaecological ultrasound services to all patients attending the imaging department, satellite units and wards, with the option of some weekend working, evening shifts .

They will be able to organise their workload efficiently and liase with referrers and other staff to optimise service delivery. The Post Holder will work unsupervised in delivering aspects of ultrasound scanning that may include:

· Obstetrics and Gynaecology scanning

· General, vascular scanning (optional)

The Sonographer will act independently, interpreting scan findings and producing written free text reports on examinations performed. Excellent communication skills are essential due to the need to deliver highly sensitive and potentially upsetting information to both patients and relatives.

The Sonographer will also assist in the training and supervision of students in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, newly qualified staff and other professional groups.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Performance of ultrasound examinations. Examinations may include obstetric, gynaecological and general examinations.

Generation of quality ultrasound reports

Supervision and teaching of ultrasound students.

Liaising with other departments and professionals within the Trust.

Participation in the BMUS recommended Peer audit review process.

Ensuring excellent standards of care to all patients and visitors.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current and up to date registration with a statutory regulator.
  • DCR or Degree in Radiography
  • PGD in ultrasound or equivalent
  • Obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound experience
Desirable criteria
  • General medical and DVT Doppler ultrasound experience
  • Supervision of ultrasound students

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Current skills in respect of radiographic procedures
  • An awareness of general issues facing NHS
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good command of English language
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to manage change
  • Ability to train/mentor staff
  • Ability to work statutory on-call and weekend rota
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Good time management
Desirable criteria
  • IT skills. Word processing, E-Mail and spread sheets
  • Audit
  • Research

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Enthusiastic
  • Demonstrate commitment to task
  • Works on own initiative
  • Works as a team player
  • Approachable
  • Diplomatic

Physical Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Professional appearance
  • Good attendance record
  • Good general health

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldStonewall Health ChampionsCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katie Qualey
Job title
Lead Sonographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 702 1691
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