Sonographer - Training Post

Job summary

The post holder will undertake a CASE-accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound while employed within the Ultrasound Department as a Student Sonographer. The qualification must be completed within the timeframe set by the university. This post is offered as a 2-year fixed-term training contract linked to the duration and successful completion of the programme. Progression to a substantive Band 7 Sonographer post will be dependent on achieving the required sonography qualification and demonstrating the competencies expected of the role. Working under the supervision of qualified sonographers, the post holder will develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required to perform and report diagnostic ultrasound examinations safely and effectively. They will deliver compassionate, patient-centred care in line with NHS values, professional standards and Trust policies, supporting the provision of a high-quality ultrasound service. During training, the post holder will work as a Student Sonographer across designated sites, Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00. Following successful qualification and appointment to a Band 7 role, working patterns will be service-led and support a seven-day service. The post holder will work across designated sites and participate in a flexible rota between 08:00-18:00, including weekends and bank holidays as required.

Main duties of the job

To work at an advanced level of practice providing a high quality ultrasound service with comprehensive independently written reports

Communicate highly complex information regarding diagnosis/treatment directly with Clinicians and patients

To independently prioritise patients and organise workload from a variety of referral pathways to meet the needs of the service

Provide expert opinion/advice and contribute to the management of the Ultrasound Department

To undertake additional responsibilities as identified by the Lead Sonograph

To undertake additional responsibilities as identified by the Lead Sonographer

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.