Trainee Sonographer - Obstetric Ultrasound

Trainee Sonographer - Obstetric Ultrasound Cambridge, East of England, England

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Cambridge, East of England, England 33706 - 40588 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

This is a Trainee Sonographer position open to midwives, nurses and radiographers. We are currently looking for an individual, from an appropriate professional background, to join our team as a Trainee Sonographer working towards a Postgraduate qualification in Obstetric Ultrasound.

This post will be offered on a part time Band 6 Fixed Term or Seconded post of 25.5 hours (banding will depend on current experience and qualifications). Following successful completion of the Obstetric Ultrasound course, if there are current vacancies, you will be invited to apply for a Band 7 sonographer position.

The Rosie Hospital is a tertiary referral centre for women in the East Anglian region. The successful candidate will be working within a small and friendly team. As a department we are dedicated to providing a high quality Ultrasound Service and work closely with our Fetal Medicine and Maternal Medicine colleagues to provide a holistic service.

You will be participating in the National Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme and develop skills in all aspects of routine Obstetric Ultrasound including early pregnancy. You will be required to commit to a One year postgraduate Obstetric ultrasound university programme in conjunction with your practical training.

You must be able to demonstrate good organisational skills and be able to prioritise your own workload. You must have good time management skills and have the ability to achieve both the academic and clinic requirements of this post.

To undertake post graduate training in Obstetric Ultrasound

To undertake a theoretical course in Obstetric Ultrasound in conjunction with practical ultrasound training

Main Duties include:

  • Undertaking learning in the clinical and academic environments, learning the practical skill of scanning by working alongside a qualified sonographer (acting as the main mentor) as well as working with different sonographers with in our team to gain additional experience and knowledge.
  • Attending appropriate meetings, including local MDT and staff meetings.
  • Remaining up to date with mandatory training and DOT e-learning.
  • Developing knowledge on antenatal screening and learning to develop skills to aid women’s choices around antenatal screening
We are looking for someone who is hard working and able to adapt to new ways of working, especially when splitting their time between academic and on the job training. The role will involve 3 clinical days per week when not at university (this may vary depending on which university you attend). The academic element of this training is undertaken at level 7 and will lead to a post graduate certificate in Obstetric Ultrasound.

If you have any further questions about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values ofTogether – Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close on 10th April 2023.

Interviews are due to be held on 26th April 2023.
  • Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
  • Our values and reputation for outstanding care
  • Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
  • Career and development opportunities
  • Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
  • Research experience and opportunities
  • Lovely location and quality of life
  • Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Trainee Sonographer - Obstetric Ultrasound
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

www.cuh.nhs.uk
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Roland Sinker
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Hospital
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
1719
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