Trainee Sonographer (band 6) Obstetric and Gynae

at  Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
An exciting training opportunity has arisen within the Ultrasound Team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust to undertake Postgraduate Training in Medical Ultrasound at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated student sonographer to join our team and undertake their obstetric and gynae ultrasound training.
A successful applicant is expected to have high professional standards, being able to demonstrate excellent patient skills, compassion, self-awareness, and problem-solving skills.
Any offers made to successful candidates will also be subject to the normal employment checks and a successful application to the university course.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

• A wide variety of experience in all aspects of ultrasound within a busy and friendly environment.
• Support from a dedicated Practice Educator will be available
• A teaching department with a 3-tier structure and supporting mentorship from the team
• A bespoke induction and training, based on your needs and interests
• Encouragement to continue your professional development and opportunity for further training, education and courses. We will also support your professional development via internal courses including Trust Leadership and Management programmes
• Staff benefits which include on-site gym / swimming pool, cycle to work scheme, access to our Beach Hut, accommodation (dependent on availability) and many more!
  We are looking for compassionate sonographers, to join our friendly, multidisciplinary ultrasound team at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
  Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography or BSc in Midwifery.
• Hold a current state registration certificate (HCPC, NMC).
• Have a portfolio evidence.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Highly developed physical skills (dexterity, co-ordination & sensory skills)
• Sound clinical knowledge
• Good clinical practice
• Ability to communicate effectively up to consultant level
• Good communication and patient care skills
• Ability to work alone or as part of team
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Good organisational skills
• Keen to develop and take on new roles
• Professional appearance
• A willingness to be flexible
• Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years post graduate radiography/healthcare experience
  Additional Information
  The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
  We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs

To complete a training scheme with the aim of achieving a PgC in OBS/GYN Ultrasound that will ultimately lead to being able:

• To perform obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations.
• To assess and report on own ultrasound examinations and maintain appropriate records.
• To teach ultrasound to other health professionals.
• To participate in research, audit and CPD.

As a department we love to innovate, develop and improve, and we know the importance of being on the right career pathway. We offer a strong and successful training programme for our student sonographers and encourage extended practise for those joining us with experience. We have a dynamic team which includes sonographers conducting research to PhD level, and extending their roles within GI, MSK and Head & Neck and Obstetric ultrasound. Clinical development is encouraged always here at Portsmouth University Hospital Trust.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS trust offers a diverse working environment with out-patients, maternity, community sites and a sonographer led in-patient department which is excellent for autonomous practise and experiencing a range of acute pathology. The sonographers are encouraged to rotate through all areas and offer a comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations including abdominal, gynaecological and obstetric. Our rooms equipped with top of the range Canon/Samsung/GE ultrasound machines, all of which are on a rolling replacement programme. In addition, all our obstetric rooms are equipped with slave monitors for patients.