Overview
We have opportunities for motivated Sonographers with excellent communication skills to provide a high-quality ultrasound service. Join our busy and friendly team of Sonographers and Practice Educators at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, to meet the growing demands of the service.
Responsibilities
* Perform high quality ultrasound examinations using analytical and judgement skills to interpret complex images.
* Formulate comprehensive, diagnostic, independently written reports for each examination.
* Communicate distressing and unwelcome/unexpected news directly to patients using tact, empathy and diplomacy.
* Communicate complex information regarding diagnosis/treatment directly to clinicians and patients.
* Maintain personal clinical expertise in ultrasound scanning including ongoing CPD.
* Review, update and maintain the patient\'s clinical records.
* Participate in teaching students and clinicians in the field of ultrasound. Participate in the vetting of ultrasound requests.
* Deal with conflicting demands from different staff groups at all levels.
* Have a flexible approach to work and ability to work under pressure of high workloads.
Qualifications
* Candidates must hold UK recognised PG Certificate/PG Diploma or Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent and registered with the HCPC /NMC
What We Offer
* Investment in your clinical development: regular CPD sessions, access to online webinars and courses.
* Job sharing, flexible working arrangements and extended days to support work-life balance.
* Recruitment & retention bonus.
* Renowned LNWUH Imaging Academy with five ultrasound training rooms, state-of-the-art simulation technology and custom-built workshops.
* Opportunities to explore roles such as Practice Educators, Advanced Practitioner, Consultant Sonographers, and management positions.
* Flexible working-friendly organisation; we will consider flexible patterns where possible to accommodate service needs.
Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding
We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, effectively communicating and sharing information according to policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check on appointment, and staff will consent to regular updates on their criminal records status throughout employment. As part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we encourage applications from Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) candidates to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
About LNWH
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serves a diverse population of nearly one million people. We run major acute services at:
* Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country, with a full range of services including a top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
* St Mark\'s Hospital: internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
* Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital with 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, plus Meadow House Hospice.
* Central Middlesex Hospital: planned care site hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, recognised for training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
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