We are seeking a highly motivated Sonographer to join our dynamic obstetric ultrasound team at The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. This vacancy is eligible for a qualified Obstetric sonographer with a PGCert minimum in Obstetric Ultrasound. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude, with the ability to work autonomously within a supportive team.
Main duties of the job
* Perform complex ultrasound examinations, unsupervised and to a very high standard.
* Provide an efficient and responsive service to patients and users of the service.
* Act as a source of specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in ultrasound appearances, working autonomously and making clinical decisions that may have a direct impact upon the patient’s diagnosis, management & treatment, e.g. combined Down’s Syndrome screening.
* Interpret complex data in order to ascertain and identify any pathological or incidental findings, including those with diverse or complex presentations or pathologies, offering a diagnosis or differential diagnosis, where appropriate.
Promote excellent working relations with all staff across the Trust.
Evaluate and prioritise examination request forms prior to appointments being made.
Use analytical and judgemental skills to provide interpretation of ultrasound images in order to provide an independent written report.
Job responsibilities
Use the Viewpoint software to calculate the Combined Risk associated with the screening of Down syndrome. Relay this risk to the woman and her relatives, providing counselling if required and / or refer following departmental guidelines to the screening co‑ordinator, Fetal Medicine Consultant or Tertiary Referral Centre as appropriate.
Responsible for the organisation and management of own patient workload within the department and maintain accurate associated records. This will involve effective use of the Viewpoint software.
Assist when required in complex invasive procedures e.g. amniocentesis, CVS.
Assist in the clinical instruction, supervision and assessment of students midwives/doctors/radiographers in conjunction with the training co‑ordinators (for the university).
Mentor Advanced / senior Radiographers / Midwives / Registrars undertaking academic post graduate qualifications (Extended roles), specifically Ultrasound image interpretation & reporting.
Undertake clinical practice, working, on occasions, single handed.
Operate accurately and safely complex equipment (in excess of £80,000) which requires a high degree of manual dexterity. When involved in the training and formal assessment of junior post graduate staff and students emphasis on the safe use of this equipment is paramount.
Supervise support workers performing duties in the ultrasound department.
Ensure effective and efficient use of all resources including consumables. Contribute to financial incentives by careful use of resources and income generation by providing scan images to obstetric patients.
Participate in the recruitment process for ultrasound team members, as required.
Undertake any duties assigned by the management team commensurate with the post.
Ensure all infection control standards are adhered to & high levels of cleanliness are maintained, including the policy on uniform.
Ensure that equipment faults / safety hazards are reported promptly and appropriate action taken.
Participate in departmental audit programme, Quality assurance programme and related areas of clinical governance.
Participate in new equipment evaluation, as requested.
Participate in clinical trials as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Comply with the implementation of National standards and policies such as:
* FASP National Standards Health & Safety, including risk assessment, adverse incident reporting and COSHH.
* Observe & apply Trust policies, departmental protocols, care group risk management strategy, data protection, equal opportunities & Codes of Practice.
Multidisciplinary Service Delivery & development:
* Contribute to data collection for statistics on quality control capacity, demand & backlog required for future service planning.
* Assist in developing departmental protocols and patient information leaflets – continuously updating and reviewing these in response to audit/ research based on evidence based practice.
* Participate in service development initiatives designed to improve patient and departmental services.
* Participate in the planning and implementation of new services and strategies to enhance patient experience e.g pathways of care.
* Provide Sonographer led imaging/ diagnostic service to EPAU clinics.
* Actively participate in MDT meetings within Obstetric & Gynaecology.
Communication:
* Provide reassurance about normal ultrasound findings and discuss the scan result with the woman and her partner.
* Obtain informed consent for all ultrasound examinations.
* Communicate information accurately and effectively, ensuring the information is clearly understood. When relating to fetal abnormalities & fetal demise you will be required to offer emotional support, in such distressing situations to patient and relatives, and refer to other professionals as appropriate.
* Show and explain scan images in detail during obstetric or EPAU scans to women and their accompanying partner.
* Responsible for ensuring that timely referral takes place to the appropriate team member, e.g. Clinician, Screening Coordinator, when an increased or risk abnormality is detected.
* Respect women's choice and refer on, within the Guidelines, even in the absence of abnormality.
Personal Development/Education:
* Participate in the PDR (Performance Development Review) scheme in accordance with the Trust PDR policy.
* Participate in role extension / enrichment opportunities to develop practise to utilise all resources efficiently and effectively.
* Arrange and deliver ultrasound image interpretation teaching sessions to post graduate staff & students.
* Maintain the standards mandatory to meet FMF and FASP Guidelines and comply with the HPC/NMC Professional Codes of Conduct and Registration Requirements.
* Remain aware of latest developments in diagnostic ultrasound and apply to practice where appropriate.
Qualifications
* Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by college of radiographers- D.C.R or BSc in Diagnostic radiography (3 year F/T degree).
* Registered Midwife with DMU or PgC in Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound (1 year).
* Registered with HPC (Health Professionals Council).
* Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D.
* Current FMF license.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Attendance at specialist short courses/seminars.
* Knowledge of electronic ultrasound reporting system, e.g Viewpoint.
* Evidence of support with Protocol development to support clinical practice.
* Evidence of good communication skills, negotiation skills, influencing skills, Evidence of management of Complaints.
* Ability to prioritise own workload and to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Ability to manage priorities under pressure and upscale accordingly.
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.
£51,657 to £58,785 a year – Pro Rata Per Annum including high cost area supplement
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