Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
* 1.1 To provide a high standard of ultrasound practice and the delivery of an evidence-based service, geared towards patient care. This is in accordance with the CSVS Code of Professional Conduct, CSVS Guidelines and the Trusts Policies and Procedures.
* 1.2 To demonstrate a high standard of ultrasound skills and interpret diagnostic ultrasound information.
* 1.3 To issue independent reports and discuss with the Manager / Lead Practitioner on further imaging where appropriate to ensure the effective management of patients.
* 1.4 To exercise analytical and judgmental skills when communicating highly complex information and advice to patients, colleagues and medical staff.
* 1.5 To prepare the patient for the diagnostic ultrasound examination and fulfil the requirements of correct patient identification, confidentiality and data protection.
* 1.6 Prepare the environment and equipment for diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
* 1.7 Develop and maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective patient management.
* 1.8 To work in conjunction with future collaboratives to meet local and national waiting time initiatives.
* 1.9 To ensure all examinations and images are fully documented as per agreed policy.
* 1.10 To sustain physical, mental and emotional effort to meet the demands of the job. This involves breaking bad news and imparting highly sensitive information to patients and relatives.
* 1.11 To use high specification technical ultrasound equipment and ensure it is in good working order.
Management Responsibilities
* 2.1 To actively participate in standard setting and clinical audit within the ultrasound department.
* 2.2 To work within and contribute to evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
* 2.3 Be responsible for time management and prioritising your own workload.
* 2.4 In the absence of the manager, to prioritise the departmental workload.
* 2.5 To take part in the evaluation and selection of ultrasound equipment.
Education
* 3.1 To maintain a CPD folder in a proactive way and to continue to develop ones own knowledge and practice, in particular communication and counselling skills.
* 3.2 Maintain continued competency in emergency resuscitation, manual handling techniques and fire regulations. To attend the appropriate training as required by the trust.
* 3.3 Take part in individual performance reviews and personal development in conjunction with the departmental manager.
* 3.4 To develop and present lectures in line with training and CPD requirements.
* 3.5 To be actively involved with the training of students, including sonographers, radiographers, registrars and SHOs (both clinical and theoretical).
* 3.6 Participate in research and evidence-based care to ensure the highest level of patient care.
* 3.7 To provide external assessor duties for CSVS practical examinations.
Clinical Governance Responsibilities
* 4.1 To adhere to the trust policies and rules in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
* 4.2 Participate in the development of departmental protocols to ensure the highest level of clinical governance.
* 4.3 Adhere to quality and risk management initiatives and targets to ensure the wellbeing of all staff.
* 4.4 Support staff and colleagues to deliver appropriate clinical competencies to deliver safe and effective patient care and their own professional development.
* 4.5 Promote, monitor and maintain the safety and security of the workplace through audit and risk management.
* 4.6 To be appropriately equipped to deal with untoward incidences and patient or relatives complaints.
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