Overview
North Middlesex University Hospital is part of the Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, serving Enfield, Haringey and surrounding communities. The General Ultrasound department runs a 7‑day service with 5 on‑site scanning rooms, including 7 obstetric and 2 gynaecology rooms. The department also offers limited Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy sessions twice a week. The team comprises 16 sonographers who rotate through general, obstetric, gynaecology and lithotripsy, working alongside multidisciplinary professionals to provide high‑quality care.
Responsibilities
* Demonstrate skills in obstetric and general ultrasound examinations, including transvaginal scanning.
* Maintain professional occupational standards of technical skill and take legal responsibility for ensuring high standard clinical care.
* Interpret and analyse findings in accordance with agreed protocols.
* Explain abnormal ultrasound findings to obstetric patients and make appropriate referrals to clinicians.
* Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and organise effectively with regard to priorities and time.
* Provide an independent diagnostic report for all examinations.
* Communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information about scan findings to patients and their families.
* Demonstrate excellence in one or more sub‑specialities when required.
* Participate in the Quality Assurance Programme, including equipment care and maintenance.
* Show flexibility towards working hours to address service needs and maximise efficient use of equipment.
* Work weekend and evening rota; some sonographers work compressed hours for a 3 or 4 day week.
* Engage in CPD and clinical audit to maintain high standards.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Essential criteria: Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound or equivalent qualification; HCPC registration.
* Desirable criteria: Experience of working in NHS; Nuchal Translucence, FMF certification.
Experience
* Essential criteria: Clinical experience in radiology, obstetrics and/or gynaecology; experience in teaching, assessing and presentations.
* Desirable criteria: Participation in clinical audit or quality assurance programme; research and publication experience.
Knowledge and Awareness
* Essential criteria: Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and pathology relevant to ultrasound imaging; awareness of statutory regulations related to radiology and maternity.
* Desirable criteria: Understanding of 2ww, 6ww and 18ww RTT pathways as part of the 62‑day standard; knowledge of FASP screening standards.
Skills and Abilities
* Essential criteria: Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills; ability to use IT systems (RIS, PACS, Word, Excel) to a high level.
* Desirable criteria: Previous use of Soliton RIS, Medway, Sectra PACS, Datix, Viewpoint; ability to reflect and improve techniques following incidents.
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