Post Graduate Trainee Sonographer Job at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with Visa Sponsorship – At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Accepting applications until: 15-Jul-2025 23:59
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be registered on the appropriate part of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register or relevant professional body.
Hold a relevant first degree or diploma i.e. DCR, BSc Radiography/ Midwifery or equivalent.
This post will include both clinical training within the Ultrasound Department and academic training on the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound course hosted by the University of Hertfordshire from September 2023.
Essential criteria for the role and entry requirements for the training course include:
- A relevant University degree or diploma (or equivalent) in health care and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or relevant professional body
- Employment in, or access to an appropriate clinical site whilst enrolled on the program. This is provided by NNUH
- Candidates normally will have 12 months relevant clinical practice experience subsequent to qualification.
The Postgraduate Diploma course while very rewarding is hard work and at times intensive, therefore candidates need to have good levels of self-motivation and be highly committed.
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
Clinical
- To learn to undertake ultrasound examinations, improving the physical aspects of scanning with adaptation of scanning techniques as required for physical, anatomical and pathological variations. Developing in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of machine optimisation, about safety and image clarity.   With guidance be able to use analytical and judgemental skills to provide interpretation of the ultrasound images in order to provide independent clinical reports.
- To learn of the importance and details of other diagnostic tests and symptoms that may influence ultrasound findings and to ensure the most appropriate examination is performed through knowledge and communication with senior clinicians.
Professional Development:
- Develop and maintain the skills necessary to qualify as a sonographer.
- Hold a relevant degree or diploma, (i.e. BSc Radiography/ Midwifery. Etc). and to have held a clinical position for 12 months. Must be State Registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC ) or relevant professional body.
- Work within the Code of Professional Conduct of the College of Radiographers and the Health Professions Council (HCPC)/relevant professional body, and work within limits of competence. Maintain professional registration.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
Visa and Immigration
If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.
Travelling to work
Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours.
We look to allocate these spaces fairly. Our Travel Office have a set of criteria that staff must meet in order to qualify. If you qualify for a space, you may be placed on a waiting list if we are at full capacity.
The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes with First Bus & Konect.
The Costessey Park and Ride runs regularly each day from 06:30 (from P&R) to 20:45 (from NNUH) and this service is free for NHS staff. There is a regular Thickthorn P&R service as well which is free. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service. We also have a discounted service from the airport P&R if you purchase a bundle. Please see Konect website for further details.
The NNUH host multiple bicycle racks and a salary sacrifice scheme. We also benefit from a Beryl station onsite.
If you work at another Trust site, please discuss travel and parking arrangements at interview.
DBS
If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check.
If you are a new employee or registering with the Staff Bank you will need to meet the cost of this unless your salary is less than point 9 of Afc
NHS Service
Should you be appointed to the post we will need to establish any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT and we will accept the submission of your application as your agreement to this.
UK Registration
You will need to have current UK professional registration where this is a requirement of the role.
Application
Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email so could you please check your e-mails (and Spam) regularly.
We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application.
We look forward to receiving your application and if you do not hear within the next four weeks this will usually mean that you have not been short-listed. However, if you wish to confirm this please contact the person indicated on the advert.
Flexibility
Whilst every effort will be made to recruit to the post as it is advertised, there may be occasions where we consider alternative working patterns, such as part time working, or contract types, such as secondments, depending on circumstances. Should you wish to work in a different working pattern to that stated in our advertisement, please indicate this in the supporting statement to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Hold a relevant University Degree or Diploma (i.e.: DCR/BSc Radiography/ Midwifery/health or science degree)
- Registration with Healthcare Professions council (HCPC) – radiographer or relevant professional body.
Experience
Essential criteria
- A minimum 12 months post graduate experience in a relevant profession.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to learn and progress to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in a range of locations. Correctly interpreting findings and report these to the relevant professionals/patient
- Excellent communication skills with staff and patients including breaking bad news.
- Excellent team and personal organisational skills
- High self-awareness, understanding own strengths, emotions and limitations.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential criteria
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion