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The ultrasound department at The Great Western Hospital are seeking kind, compassionate and enthusiastic people to join our team of friendly and hard-working sonographers. We are a team of 12 sonographers that work cohesively and closely with our radiologists, nurses, clinical support workers and fellow allied health professionals. Together we focus on the four main pillars of the Great Western Hospital; Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect.
Job Responsibility:
To undertake a range of ultrasound examinations, within the given appointment time, in line with local and national protocols
To promote and maintain excellent clinical standards and respond to service demands, representing the department and hospital in a professional and positive manner
Practice unsupervised, providing an independent diagnostic report and communicate scan findings to clinician and/or patient as appropriate
To proficiently use the required IT systems and demonstrate a high level of knowledge regarding ultrasound equipment and its application
To analyse and communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner understandable to service users
To provide a high level of care for patients, assessing each patient and their needs and adapting scanning technique accordingly while respecting their rights of privacy and confidentiality
To use discretion and experience to work outside of departmental standards when clinically needed
To help with the vetting of ultrasound requests from a variety of referrers
To manage their own workload and help others when possible
To be involved in audit, quality assurance and clinical governance where needed
To contribute to the planning, organisation and smooth running of the area in which you are working, liaising with clinicians and other staff within the trust and GP practices
To participate in out of hours rota, working unsociable hours and weekends where required
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering a high-quality ultrasound service
Be responsible for own workload and effective throughput of patients
To provide high standards of patient care in a safe, clean and tidy working environment, observing all Trust and departmental policies and to maintain professional and personal standards
Prioritise requests using expert clinical knowledge so that patient appointments can be made within an appropriate time scale
To comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
Requirements:
Degree or equivalent for a Health Care related profession
Post Graduate diploma in ultrasound or equivalent
Registration with the Health Professions Council or equivalent
Evidence of continued professional development
Competency in relevant specialty e.g. Gynae, General Medical and Obstetric scanning
Significant experience in ultrasound scanning
Post-qualification experience of working in the NHS as a sonographer
Developed ultrasound scanning skills
Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
Excellent patient care and good communication skills
Knowledge of relevant guidelines and protocols
Advanced IT skills and knowledge of ultrasound technology
Nice to have:
NT competence
Qualification in a CASE accredited ultrasound course