Job summary
The Great Western Hospital is pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to Reporting Sonographers to join the existing team within the Radiology team to enhance the ongoing development of our service.
Are you looking to be a part of a very compassionate and supportive and caring team of Sonographers?
Then look no further; we are a supportive and close-knit team who are focused on giving the very best care to patients at all times and we would love to have you on board to join our 'work family'
No matter what your favorite field of Ultrasound is, there is always a warm welcome from our family of Sonographers at GWH.
At present we carry out over 50,000 ultrasound examinations a year including GMUS, Vascular, EPU and Obstetric exams.
The Scanning department is located within Radiology on the Ground floor of the GWH, which includes MRI and CT and Ultrasound with Radiography right next door giving us an excellent team dynamic both amongst the Sonographers and the wider Radiology team. We also have a satellite Ultrasound department for Maternity and Early pregnancy allowing more great teamwork with our Obstetric colleagues.
There are currently 11 dedicated and friendly Sonographers in our team and we need more like us, to support our bustling service. We work seamlessly alongside our 15 Radiologists who are both adjuvant and cohesive to our service.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
1. To perform ultrasound scans including highly specialist techniques and care for patients during these examinations, respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality, maintaining a high quality service to patients and clinicians.
2. To independently assess each patient and adapt scanning technique according to the needs of the patient.
3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinically needed.
4. To write formal reports in a concise and professional manner.
5. To discuss ultrasound findings with other practitioners and clinicians.
6. To manage their own workload and help others when possible.
7. To contribute to the planning, organisation and smooth running of the area in which you are working, liaising with, clinicians and other staff within the trust and GP practices.
8. To maintain departmental stock levels.
9. To adhere to all Trust policies including the Health and Safety Regulations; COSHH Regulations; the Data Protection Act.
10. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (RIS) and be conversant with the picture archive system (PACS).
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
11. To adhere to safe systems of work with regard to manual handling.
12. To participate in out of hours rota, working unsocial-able hours and weekends.
13. Have regular exposure to body fluids blood, urine etc and infection risk.
Please see the attached job description for full information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree or equivalent for a Health Care related profession
2. Post Graduate diploma in ultrasound or equivalent
3. Registration with the Health Professions Council
4. Evidence of continued professional development
5. Competence in Gynae, General Medical and Obstetric scanning
Desirable
6. NT competence
Experience
Essential
7. Significant experience in Ultrasound scanning
Desirable
8. Post-qualification experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
9. Developed ultrasound scanning skills
10. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team or single-handedly
11. Excellent patient care
12. Good communication skills
Desirable
13. IT skills
14. Excellent Organisational Skills