Student Sonographer​/Ultrasound Practitioner

To train as a student sonographer within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, to complete the post graduate certificate and post graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound, becoming an autonomous practitioner contributing to the sonographer led service. To undertake all of the required clinical caseload of the Trust other than the most complex interventions which are carried out by medical staff members. To be in a position to manage the patients pathway associated with their individual designated referrals, providing a comprehensive report of the findings (seeking appropriate advice if required) and ensuring it is communicated to appropriate clinicians.

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The post holder will work as a student Sonographer within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, to complete the post graduate certificate and post graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound, becoming an autonomous practitioner contributing to the sonographer led service.

The post holder will also undertake all of the required clinical caseload supported by a ultrasound practitioner within the Trust. The successful candidate will be supported to manage the patients pathway associated with their individual designated referrals, providing a comprehensive report of the findings (seeking appropriate advice if required) and ensuring it is communicated to appropriate clinicians.

The post holder will take responsibility for image archiving and electronic data management generated during the procedure.

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, Hexham and Cramlington Emergency Hospital; plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England. Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients.

You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Christopher Murray

Job title:

Ultrasound Trust Lead Email address: christopher.murray@n