Ultrasound Trainee Post Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust

Type: Trainee
Region: London

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides an extensive ultrasound service to the people of North West London. We are pleased to offer an exciting and unique opportunity for a healthcare professional to develop their career as a Sonographer. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to take on a fixed term training post with us, based at Charing Cross hospital. With the support of the local multidisciplinary ultrasound team and the North West London Ultrasound academy you will be complete a postgraduate diploma over a maximum 18-month period. You will be enrolling on the King’s college medical ultrasound programmefrom SEPTEMBER 2024. Applicants should ensure they meet the minimum academic requirements expected. The service at Charing cross is extensive and varied, you will be developing your general ultrasound skills in abdominal and pelvic imaging, alongside some vascular work during the training period. It is expected that our trainee will then join the ultrasound team after qualification when a substantive post is available. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced radiographer, nurse or other allied health professional to progress their career and develop new and highly sought after knowledge and skills in a supportive environment within North West London. · To assist in the provision of an efficient US service. · To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service. · To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients. · To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development. · To maintain a safe working environment within the US department. · To complete clinical assessments and theory assessments in General Abdomen and Gynaecology ultrasound in order to achieve the PG Diploma from the University. · To keep up to date with mandatory trainings. At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert This advert closes on Monday 24 Jun 2024