Overview
The Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive, patient focused and dedicated sonographer to work alongside a friendly, supportive and expanding team. The successful candidate will be working as part of a highly driven and professional integrated group including radiologists, specialist MSK sonographers, fetal medicine consultants, gynecologists, HCA's and RDA's. This role will enable you to work rotationally through all parts of the ultrasound service including the General Radiology Department, Ambulatory Emergency Centre, the Antenatal Department and Community hospitals and will require you to independently perform and report on all examinations. The department undertakes examinations in abdominal, gynecology, pediatric, small parts, MSK, some vascular examinations and all aspects of obstetric ultrasound. We contribute to several one-stop clinics ensuring our patients receive a first class service. There is ongoing student training within the department.
If you are interested in this position and would like to visit the department or arrange an informal chat to discuss the role further please contact: Amanda Wilson Ultrasound Manager on 01483 571122 ext 4415 or email amanda.wilson1@nhs.net
Job responsibilities
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 & making clinical decisions, which may have a direct impact upon the patients diagnosis, management & treatment.
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 staff across the Trust.
Evaluate and prioritise examination request forms prior to appointments being made and advise on appropriate patient preparation.
Provide advice on Ultrasound referrals to colleagues across the multidisciplinary spectrum &/or alternative imaging recommendations, as appropriate.
Use analytical and judgemental skills to provide interpretation of ultrasound images in order to provide independent written report.
All examinations independently hot reported. Issue a comprehensive written report on all examinations requiring immediate review eg. In-patients, direct clinic referral.
Responsible for the organisation and management of one's own patient workload in a specific department or clinic and maintain accurate associated records. This will involve effective use of computerised Radiology information systems, Sectra and CRIS
Assist when required in complex invasive procedures e.g. ascitic drain, pelvic biopsy, fine needle aspiration.
Assist in the clinical instruction, supervision and assessment of student sonographers / radiographers / doctors in conjunction with the training co- coordinators (for the university).
Mentor Advanced / senior Radiographers undertaking academic post graduate qualifications (Extended roles), specifically Ultrasound image interpretation & reporting.
Undertake clinical practice in satellite ultrasound clinics, working single handed.
Supervise support workers performing duties in the ultrasound department.
Ensure effective and efficient use of all resources including consumables.
Participate in 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 specific departmental protocols and the policy on uniform.
Ensure that equipment faults / safety hazards are reported promptly and appropriate action taken.
Participate in departmental audit programme; Quality assurance programmes 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: Health & Safety, including risk assessment, adverse incident reporting and COSHH Ionisation Radiation Medical Exposures Regulations 2000 IR (ME) R-2000 FASP National Standards
Observe & apply Trust policies, departmental protocols, care group risk management strategy, data protection, equal opportunities & Codes of practice.
Contribute to data collection for statistics on capacity, demand & backlog required for future service planning.
Specific requirement to identify areas for improvement in Ultrasound reporting turnaround times and improvements in the timely dissemination & communication of reports to referrers, such as G.Ps
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 one-stop clinics.
Actively participate in MDT meetings.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
* Hold an appropriate professional qualification such as BSc Radiography
* Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
* Minimum of PgC in case accredited Ultrasound course. Must include Abdominal and Gynae Ultrasound. PgD preferable.
Knowledge and Experience
* Post degree or equivalent qualification, however newly qualified Sonographers will be considered.
* Attend specialist short Courses/seminars
* Previous experience in working in a general district hospital
* CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
* Adverse Incident & Risk management
* Knowledge of local & National targets & Initiatives.
Desirable
* Previous experience of working in an NHS setting
* Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Additional information
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 DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX
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