Advanced Practitioner Sonographer - Trainee Post

Job overview

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and clinically experienced individuals to apply for the position of Trainee  Advanced Practitioner Sonographer within the Obstetric Ultrasound team in East Kent.

Successful candidates will join us at a time where there have been exciting new changes to the department.

You  will become part of a strong, multidisciplinary team focused on the provision of the East Kent  Obstetric Ultrasound service.

You will complete your PGCE via distanced learning at HSC  University and you will required to attend the university for some blocks of time. Whilst you are training you will be paid at band 7 annex 21  until the PGCE and preceptorship are completed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the ultrasound team in providing an effective and efficient ultrasound service.

The post holder will be responsible for planning and running their day to  day list of patients.

The post holder will be required to carry out a wide range of complex  clinical duties, acting on their own initiative, and using a wide range of professional, analytical and reasoning skills.

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner carrying out a wide range of complex Obstetric scans. They report these examinations without routine input from any other professional discipline. They are required to make decisions regarding follow-up scans to monitor conditions and also referral to the appropriate clinicians when  necessary. These actions will be based on the findings of the ultrasound examinations.

The Sonographer is required to communicate highly sensitive information to patients and clinicians.

The post holder will be required to travel across sites to cover lists.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.