Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified sonographer to join the forward thinking ultrasound team of the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. A newly built Community Diagnostic Hub (CDC) will be opening in April 2025 and this is the opportunity to join the team that will rotate through this facility.
The ultrasound department within the Trust is managed as an obstetric and a non-obstetric team, with sonographers having the opportunity to specialize into a specific area or keep skills in both. This new post will add to the dynamics of the team. The successful applicant s will be able to discuss their preferred areas.
Main duties of the job
You will be working with the team of friendly, dedicated and hardworking sonographers within the ultrasound department.
You will work in all sites where ultrasound services are provided by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust . The sonographers in Hull have always been at the leading edge of service developments such as MSK, prostate, infertility work and independent reporting skills. Our community ultrasound services have expanded and we are proud to have developed a diagnostic and clinical management advice service within the primary sector.
The ultrasound department is committed to training and has close links with the Hull & York Medical School and the School of Healthcare at Leeds University as well as BMUS and the specialist interest groups in the SCOR. Role extension, CPD, KSF and flexible working are actively supported.
The core hours of the department are 8.00am through to 18.00pm with some expectation to cover weekends and bank holidays.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website
About Us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Date posted
22 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience Annex 21 may be applied dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
356-25-6823970
Job locations
Community Diagnostic Hub
Storey Street
Hull
HU1 3SA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- CASE accredited ultrasound qualification or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Have an up to date professional development portfolio
Desirable
- Hold or working towards MSc in a relevant subject
- Hold EDCL or demonstrate proficient IT skills
- Managerial or leadership training
Skills Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in the field / area of medical ultrasound.
Desirable
- Demonstrate specialist experience in a specific field of medical ultrasound.
Experience Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in the field / area of medical ultrasound.
- Demonstrate experience in undertaking delegated managerial roles in specialist field of practice
- Knowledge of managing staff in specialist field of practice in areas such as setting objectives, managing attendance and managing poor performance
- Demonstrate experience of multidisciplinary team working and evidence of supporting service developments
- Demonstrate experience of undertaking PDR's as part of the Trust appraisal proces
- Demonstrate leadership experience in specialist filed of practice
- Demonstrate theoretical, practical and professional knowledge regarding the safe use of ultrasound.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience in managing staff in specialist field of practice in areas such as setting objectives, managing attendance and managing poor performance
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- CASE accredited ultrasound qualification or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Have an up to date professional development portfolio
Desirable
- Hold or working towards MSc in a relevant subject
- Hold EDCL or demonstrate proficient IT skills
- Managerial or leadership training
Skills Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in the field / area of medical ultrasound.
Desirable
- Demonstrate specialist experience in a specific field of medical ultrasound.
Experience Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in the field / area of medical ultrasound.
- Demonstrate experience in undertaking delegated managerial roles in specialist field of practice
- Knowledge of managing staff in specialist field of practice in areas such as setting objectives, managing attendance and managing poor performance
- Demonstrate experience of multidisciplinary team working and evidence of supporting service developments
- Demonstrate experience of undertaking PDR's as part of the Trust appraisal proces
- Demonstrate leadership experience in specialist filed of practice
- Demonstrate theoretical, practical and professional knowledge regarding the safe use of ultrasound.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience in managing staff in specialist field of practice in areas such as setting objectives, managing attendance and managing poor performance
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Community Diagnostic Hub
Storey Street
Hull
HU1 3SA
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
