Reporting Sonographer or Vascular Scientist
Full or part‑time positions are available at a teaching hospital that trains direct‑entry students and in‑house Ultrasound students to PGD and MSc level. This role requires a highly specialist clinical service and an expert practitioner who can adapt clinical remit in line with departmental service needs.
Responsibilities
* Undertake a range of Ultrasound examinations within scope of clinical expertise, including obstetric, gynaecological, general abdominal, vascular and additional procedures depending on training and knowledge base.
* Adapt clinical remit and train to undertake newly developed Ultrasound procedures.
* Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and knowledge.
* Assist in establishing standards and guidelines for best practice, and propose changes in procedures and protocols.
* Train and support Student Sonographers to maintain service continuity.
* Justify and authorise imaging requests and liaise with Radiology/Radiography colleagues to provide specialist advice.
* Review images and ensure supplementary imaging procedures/views are considered prior to patient departure.
* Provide prompt formal written and verbal reports to referring clinicians.
* Register and enter accurate data onto the RIS.
* Acquire high‑standard diagnostic images, position patients accurately and adapt techniques where necessary.
* Review current literature, suggest changes to departmental imaging protocols and keep infection control measures utilised.
* Work as a senior member of a multidisciplinary team providing high quality service to patients.
* Maintain and safely use specialised equipment (£30,000+).
* Carry out safe transfer of patients and equipment, and adhere to manual handling guidelines.
* Attend departmental meetings and contribute to departmental issues.
* Adapt quickly to service changes, and keep equipment and work areas clean and tidy.
* Complete paperwork compliance with Trust policies, e.g. incident forms.
* Make decisions using initiative, including referral to Child Protection Team if required.
* Provide problem solving and staff allocation, particularly during absence.
* Conduct examinations according to protocol for clinical trials, and participate in extended 7‑day ultrasound services.
Qualifications and Experience
* Ultrasound case accredited course with experience or current student that qualifies.
* Working knowledge of Radiology Information Systems.
* MSC/PGD Ultrasound or Vascular Science qualification or equivalent.
* Demonstrated IT literacy to an appropriate level.
* Evidence of continuing professional education.
* General experience relevant to the post at degree level or equivalent.
* Recent post‑registration experience.
* Experience of MDT working.
* Monitoring and supervising junior staff and assistants.
* Experience training students and junior staff.
* Ability to prioritise and awareness of developments in NHS and service delivery.
* Participation in audit and research/evaluation of practice.
* Strong teamwork skills.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, and ability to work independently.
* Ability to self‑motivate and demonstrate a flexible approach to changing circumstances.
* UK professional registration (necessary).
Equal Opportunities
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of staff and operates a zero‑tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background, and especially from BAME communities.
Applications are made through the Trust online application form. Note that salary advertised is for full‑time hours and will be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. For posts on Agenda for Change pay‑scales, new entrants normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme: employment may be contingent on a satisfactory DBS check. Applicants may opt to pay for enhanced disclosure. For bank workers, payment must be made fully at the time of the employment checks.
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