Sonographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Formulate and issue clinical reports.

To assist in training of student sonographers

To promote and encourage good effective professional practices in the department by Independently undertake and interpret obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations at the main Royal Berkshire Hospital site and at satellite units.

To participate in advanced clinical based practice.

To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision making.

To assist and encourage service development and innovation.

To have a professional and courteous manner and always uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department.

Observe confidentiality with respect to the trust patient, staff and NHS information at all times.

To participate in out of hours work as required.

To undertake other duties not specified here but within the general scope and grade of the post, which may be delegated from time to time by the Lead Practitioner/Manager.

Person Specification

qualification and experience

Essential

• Extensive post graduate experience in a wide range of obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examinations Experience of: oquality and clinical audit ostatistical analysis oteaching, training and mentoring Minimum of two years' experience in reporting of complex ultrasound, with Fetal Anomaly Screening Track record of effective staff supervision, teaching and training Participation in internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures Experience of problem solving, critical analysis and change management Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Desirable

• experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit

Experience

Essential

• ESSENTIALDESIRABLE Education / Qualifications & TrainingoDiploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) Or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) oDQASS or FMF accreditation in 1st trimester screening ExperienceoPostgraduate ultrasound experienceoExperience within a maternity unit Professional SkillsoIT literacy oGood ultrasound skills, being able to produce high quality images and interpret their relevance Interpersonal SkillsoCommunication: Excellent oral and written skills with patients and staff inside/outside the Trust. oTeam working skills: to ensure team objectives/deadlines are met. oAssertive, self-confident & pro-active. oAbility to work under pressure. oAble to organise own work. oSelf -motivated & able to work under own initiative and take independent decisions. oPersonal development. Additional RequirementsoMotivation to train and extend role. oAbility to demonstrate a caring attitude towards patients. oClean neat appearance. oFlexibility around

Desirable

• experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)