Advanced Practitioner in Medical Ultrasound
We are seeking an experienced Sonographer with both obstetric and non-obstetric expertise to join our dedicated and supportive team. This role offers a varied case mix, so competency across the full range of ultrasound examinations is essential.
The ideal candidate will hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (DMU or PgC/PgDip in Medical Ultrasound), alongside an undergraduate medical or Allied Health degree, with valid HCPC or equivalent professional registration.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills in a collaborative environment where quality care and professional development are valued.
Main duties of the job
* You would be expected to act as an autonomous practitioner whilst maintaining a close working relationship with the Consultant Radiologist and key referring clinicians to develop an innovative and leading edge Ultrasound service.
* You will support the effective planning, development, organisation and delivery of ultrasound training for sonographers and medical staff working collaboratively with the Consultant Radiologists; to provide highly specialist, expert clinical ultrasound knowledge.
* You will provide clinical leadership in ultrasound practice and develop sonographer sub-specialisation in order to facilitate an effective high quality and evidence based service to enhance patient care.
* Working with the Ultrasound Manager and Consultant radiologist to facilitate ultrasound based clinical research/audit and initiate/implement evidence based practice
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job responsibilities
* Perform all ultrasound procedures to a high professional standard in accordance with the departmental protocols.
* Participate in the Quality Assurance programme in line with IPEM77.
* Undertake training and study, as necessary, to ensure that a high level of personal professional knowledge and expertise is achieved and maintained.
* Actively encourage feedback as part of the departmental quality initiative. Analytical & Judgement skills Skills for assessing acute & other patients conditions, appropriate diagnosis from range of options. Staff development
* Maintain and develop CPD for self.
* Participate in developing the extended role of the radiographer, and research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc Radiography Degree or equivalent.
* DMU or PgC/PgDip in Medical Ultrasound.
* HCPC Registered
Experience
* Experienced Radiographer
* Practical Ultrasound Training
* Experience of undertaking audit.
* Experience in training other clinical users / staff.
* Experience in equipment selection and evaluation.
* Experience in delivering benefits relating to change management
Skills & Knowledge
* Ability to plan and organize as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Must be able to exercise professional self-regulation
* Must be able to independently co-ordinate, manage and monitor own work lists.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£50,008 to £56,908 a yearper annum incl HCAS
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