Job summary
** Previous applicants need not apply**
East Cheshire NHS trust are excited to be expanding with the opening of a purpose built Community Diagnostic centre to be located at Congleton War Memorial Hospital, creating the opportunity for 2.5 WTE motivated and adaptive Sonographers to join our friendly, hard-working supportive team. The post will be based at the CDC site, with rotation to Macclesfield District General Hospital to maintain skills.
The CDC will be responsible for a wide range of specialties, including General Abdominal, Gynaecology, MSK, small parts and head and neck from multiple referral sources. Vascular, DVT, Obstetrics and Early pregnancy can also be provided through rotation with MDGH.
To enable delivery of the CDC, we are fully committed to supporting your development with training opportunities within our supportive team.
Permanent and Bank positions available.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The post holders will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with all involved in providing the CDC Service, ensuring appropriate imaging, reporting, and patient management. They will provide a high professional and technical standard or ultrasound and the newly established CDC.
Our Sonographers work within departmental protocols, written in conjunction with ultrasound guidelines such as BMUS, RCOG, RCR and NICE. The post holder will also liaise with a multidisciplinary team, including consultant Radiologists, involved in the management of patients. The post holder will work alongside colleagues to ensure the day-to-day workload is managed effectively.
Alongside the CDC, we also have a new, purpose-built general ultrasound department, leading off the Radiology department, with three dedicated ultrasound rooms, to be managed and staffed by Sonographers. A fourth dedicated room for our Consultant and Registrar Radiologists is within the main radiology department, suitable for interventional and general ultrasound.
Although we are a small department, we are a vibrant, friendly supportive team, with a Radiologist interest in ultrasound, with local expertise in drainage and biopsy.
We have regular vascular surgeon input and provide a singular vascular ultrasound service including arterial and venous scans. Training in arterial work with a qualified accredited vascular scientist (AVS).
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(R) (Dynamic Chest Radiography) or BSc (Bachelor of Sciences) Radiography
- Possession or studying for further academic qualification DMU (Diploma in medical ultrasound) /PG.DIP (Post graduate Diploma in Medical ultrasound) /PG Cert. (Post graduate Certificate in Medical ultrasound)
- HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration.
Desirable
- Management course or qualification.
- PgD (Post graduate Diploma) / PgC (Post graduate Certificate) to be from CASE Accredited institute.
Knowledge
Essential
- Updated skills in Ultrasound
- Personal development plan with ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) portfolio.
Desirable
- Knowledge of College of Radiographer policies.
- Oncology knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Team building skills
- IT skills
- Updated skills in Ultrasound
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Analytical skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum specialist Ultrasound experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trusts/Department of Radiology
- Ultrasound Policies
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL