Job summary
- Main area
- Ultrasound
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 11.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 223-CST-459
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
- Town
- Shrewsbury
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum/ pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Sonographer - Clinical Skills Trainer
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust as a qualified Sonographer and Clinical Skills Trainer.
The primary purpose of this role is to ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Skills Trainer (CST) is pivotal in ensuring that screening staff are competent to perform scans. CSTs also need to be competent in providing:
· local training
· support and mentoring to trainee screeners
· workplace assessment of staff
· undertake clinic observations or competency assessments of screening technicians
· complete internal quality assurance of images
· Perform scans on men who have had non-visualised aortas on initial scan.
· Use clinical judgement for men with incidental finds and aorta anomalies as per local guidance.
For full list of job description duties and person specification, please see the additional attached documents.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- • Postgraduate diploma or certificate in ultrasound or equivalent relevant CASE/SVT accredited qualification
- • A minimum of two years post registration experience
- • Specialist training (NAAASP) approved CST course) - this can be provided to the successful applicant once in the role.
- • Registration HCPC
Desirable criteria
- • Teaching/mentoring qualification
- • CAVA Qualification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Experience of scanning Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
- • Good understanding of abdominal cross sectional anatomy, specifically relating to the abdominal aorta
- • Experience in undertaking sonographic examinations unsupervised and of preparing appropriate reports
- • Sound technical knowledge
- • Ability to clearly and accurately convey skills required to undertake sonographic examination and diagnosis of certain conditions of the vascular system
- • Extensive experience of training others in the workforce especially those without prior experience.
- • Understanding of hospital environment and patient care and confidentiality.
- • Understanding of commonly used medical terminology
- • Accurate data entry skills
Desirable criteria
- • Familiarity with data transcription
- • Familiarity with computer systems and the NAASP IT system
SKILLS
Essential criteria
- • Understand confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- • Customer care training
- • Patient care training
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Good communication skills • Good interpersonal skills • Good active listening skills • Understand confidentiality • Ability to work in a team
Desirable criteria
- Customer care / patient care training
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good understanding of abdominal cross sectional anatomy, specifically relating to the abdominal aorta
- Experience in undertaking sonographic examinations unsupervised and of preparing appropriate reports
- Sound technical knowledge
- Ability to clearly and accurately convey skills required to undertake sonographic examination and diagnosis of certain conditions of the vascular system
- Extensive experience of training others in the workforce especially those without prior experience.
- Understanding of hospital environment and patient care and confidentiality.
- Understanding of commonly used medical terminology
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good verbal skills, Clear spoken and written English, Legible handwriting, Politeness and patience, Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and to effectively liaise with people at all levels, Ability to correct colleagues’ techniques constructively without giving offence
Analytical
Essential criteria
- Ability to make unsupervised judgements on patient enquiries and problems, Awareness of when to request advice from senior staff, Ability to assess colleagues work and initiate further training if required
IT
Essential criteria
- Familiarity with personal computers, Accurate data entry skills, Familiarity with keyboard use
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with data transcription, Familiarity with computer systems and the NAASP IT system
Personal
Essential criteria
- • Motivated, enthusiastic and confident • Adaptable and able to work under pressure • Quick learner and able to problem solve. • Dependable and reliable • Methodical approach to work • Able to accept training and constructive criticism and assertive enough to express own needs. • Ability and patience to deal with demanding or difficult enquiries • Supportive and caring behaviour
Physical and Mental
Essential criteria
- Able to move/lift ultrasound and screening kit, Willingness to travel independently between units and centres, Willingness to transport screening equipment between units and centres, Excellent concentration and powers of perception, ability to multi task, Ability to take frequent interruptions and change jobs mid stream, Ability to teach complex skills associated with sonography
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrew James
- Job title
- AAA Programme Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743 261048
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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