Trainee Sonographer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, well- motivated Radiographer or other HCPC/NMC registered professional to join or busy, friendly team.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, particularly in difficult situations, a willingness to learn and the ability to plan their work both independently and as part of a wider team,

Our ultrasound department has a team of sonographers who cover the core elements of general medical, obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound including early pregnancy and also specialist roles including MSK, neonatal hips and heads, head and neck and contrast enhanced ultrasound. We are a progressive, expanding department who actively encourage and support role development and CPD.

The successful candidate will undertake a 2 year Masters post graduate training program to include Obstetric and Abdominal examinations at Sheffield Hallam University with clinical training across the Sherwood Forest sites.

The role will include travel to our other sites at Mansfield Community and Newark Hospitals.

This is a training band 7 post and will paid under annexe U of Agenda for Change. The payment will be 70% in year 1 and 75% in year 2.

To perform and report on ultrasound examinations prescribed by medical practitioners, whilst observing departmental protocols and procedures. The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

To complete good quality ultrasound examinations on obstetric, gynaecological and general ultrasound examinations in line with departmental protocols

To be able to effectively communicate with patients to ensure they are adequately informed, are able to consent to the examination and are able to ask questions or raise concerns

Communicates highly sensitive complex information ensuring that empathy and reassurance are met for the patient

To communicate and liaise with other members of staff and disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care and an efficient service

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.