Sonographers Medical are looking for a Permanent Sonographers with General, gynae, small parts and MSK trained.
Location:
- Birmingham
- Nottinghamshire
- West Yorkshire
- Cambridge
Duties and Responsibilities
- To undertake a range of ultrasound examinations in accordance with Regional and National Guidelines, practising unsupervised.
- To provide a full ultrasound scanning and reporting service within your scope of practice. This will require the use of analytical and judgemental skills to provide interpretation of ultrasound images in order to provide independent written examination reports over a range of ultrasound examinations. Reports should make recommendations for further scans, assessment or referral where necessary.
- When working on Trust sites be familiar with and adhere to Trust protocols and policies.
- To request Radiologist review of proposed report where clinically appropriate, reviewing the final report as part of the commitment to CPD.
- To provide high standards of patient care in a safe, clean and tidy working environment, observing all Trust policies (as appropriate dependent upon location) and to maintain the highest professional and personal standards.
- To manage the clinic/session effectively, working with the Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to provide a timely and professional service for each patient.
- To support the DIA with machine set up, PACS upload, and as required to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
- To manage unpredictable patient demands effectively – patients/relatives may be difficult, emotionally distressed and potentially aggressive.
- To contribute to the training in ultrasound of others, as agreed with the Clinical Regional Lead Sonographer. This includes radiographers, radiology registrars and other medical staff and HCPCs (on approved training programmes).
- To play an active role in audit and clinical governance activities as directed by the Clinical Regional Lead Sonographer
- To be committed to lifelong learning and produce evidence of CPD maintaining 'fitness to practice'.
- To participate in the annual appraisal process.
- To remain up-to-date with changes and current trends in medical ultrasound.
- To maintain the highest personal, professional and ultrasonographic standards.
- To adhere to Health and Safety Policies, and to use any equipment or personal protective equipment provided safely.
- To promote the philosophy of equality and diversity.
- To respond to the needs of the company and patients as necessary.
- To be prepared to work flexibly to meet service demands.
You MUST be HCPC registered and have UK experience