Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced radiographers or health professionals wishing to train in the specialist area of Obstetric Ultrasound. Successful applicants will be highly motivated, hardworking and able to commit to an intense but very rewarding training course. 

The Rosie Ultrasound Department is offering a 12 month Secondment / Fixed Term contract to undertake the training and academic study required to be awarded a Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (Obstetrics).

We are an enthusiastic team with an excellent track record in sonographer training. We undertake a wide range of examinations in our department and you will be supported by our team of friendly Sonographers to acquire the practical skills required to complete the course. It is anticipated that the Trainee will join the team after qualification, if a post is available.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TRAINING POST AND NOT OPEN TO QUALFIED SONOGRAPHERS

Main duties of the job

To undertake practical training in obstetric ultrasound.

To attend all taught modules provided by the chosen University and successfully gain a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Medical Ultrasound.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing a high-quality diagnostic ultrasound service whilst maintaining high standards of patient care.

To ensure that practice is carried out in accordance with department policies and protocols.

Develop the theoretical and practical knowledge/skills required to perform the range of ultrasound examinations in the clinical area of training.

To undertake all ultrasound procedures delegated by the sonographers/clinical leads as part of training and development.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.