Job summary
Sonographer
37.50 hours per week - permanent
£43,742- £50,056 per annum
Closing date: 15/09/2023
Interview date:16/10/2023 provisionaly
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
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Main duties of the job
To support the department's Sonographers in the provision of a professional extended 7 day ultrasound service.The role of the post holder (sonographer) is to perform and report independently on a wide range of non-obstetric ultrasound examinations. This includes MSK, renal, abdominal, Doppler,gynecological and some small parts scans, plus early pregnancy scanning as required by our gynecology run Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit.As well as writing reports for the medical profession and keeping appropriate records, the sonographer is required to communicate potentially distressing diagnoses directly to patients,and refer these patients appropriately.The maintenance of a high standard of patient care and medical ethics is essential.The sonographer is involved in the clinical training of ultrasound trainees and other medical personnel. They also supervise anyone working with them such as recently qualified sonographers and radiographic assistant
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care'takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Our benefits include but are not limited to: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The sonographer provides a highly specialist clinical technical service using ultrasound scans to carry out diagnosis. The sonographer analyses complex data and is expected to obtain maximum possible diagnostic information taking into account any anatomical or pathological limitations.The sonographer must possess a high level of specialist knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures and/or the highest level in-depth expertise in a particular area of ultrasound comparable to senior clinicians.The sonographer is required to have the appropriate technical skill to operate the ultrasound machinery safely and effectively
Job description
Job responsibilities
The sonographer provides a highly specialist clinical technical service using ultrasound scans to carry out diagnosis. The sonographer analyses complex data and is expected to obtain maximum possible diagnostic information taking into account any anatomical or pathological limitations.The sonographer must possess a high level of specialist knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures and/or the highest level in-depth expertise in a particular area of ultrasound comparable to senior clinicians.The sonographer is required to have the appropriate technical skill to operate the ultrasound machinery safely and effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- DCR (R)/BSc/DMU/PGD or MSC in Medical Ultrasound
- Registration with Health Professions Council. (HPC) - Radiographer
- CASE accredited MSK Ultrasound qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced technical knowledge related to the efficient use, safety and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
- Ability to use the Imaging IT systems.
- Attend manual handling, basic life support and fire safely lectures
- Well developed specialist knowledge which is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
- Ability to impart clinical skills to trainee sonographers and other students on secondment.
- Able to use initiative when undertaking emergency duties, i.e. on call etc
Desirable
- Knowledge of administrative practices.
- Expected to work towards Master's level ultrasound qualification plus extensive experience gained working, which enables scanning and report writing to be carried out without clinical supervision.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Development skills
- Organisational skills/ leadership skills
- Ability to motivate staff and be a good role model
- Ability to communicate the information gained from the scan by written report and/or verbally to professional clinical staff.
- Regular need to make precise small accurate movements on control panel and sometimes to employ pressure whilst making awkward twisting and leaning movements to manipulate the probes
- Consistent frequent high -level of concentration throughout the day whilst scanning and writing reports. Very intense concentration when investigating a major abnormality followed by breaking bad news to the patients.
- Need to have the ability to overcome barriers to understanding and have good counselling skills; then to cope with the needs of people in distress.
- Capability to employ frequent, moderate physical effort to move and position patients and equipment.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oOn a daily basis, the need to cope with highly distressing, emotional circumstances; giving and news to patients/relatives and coping with their reactions.
- oAdditional stress from 'difficult' patients and relatives.
- oAbility to support other members of staff.
Other
Essential
- oAbility to work in adverse conditions, sometimes in a hot, confined area in half light, often under severe pressure and to be able to manage their workload through various distractions i.e. doctors requiring urgent scans and urgent telephone calls
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- DCR (R)/BSc/DMU/PGD or MSC in Medical Ultrasound
- Registration with Health Professions Council. (HPC) - Radiographer
- CASE accredited MSK Ultrasound qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced technical knowledge related to the efficient use, safety and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
- Ability to use the Imaging IT systems.
- Attend manual handling, basic life support and fire safely lectures
- Well developed specialist knowledge which is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
- Ability to impart clinical skills to trainee sonographers and other students on secondment.
- Able to use initiative when undertaking emergency duties, i.e. on call etc
Desirable
- Knowledge of administrative practices.
- Expected to work towards Master's level ultrasound qualification plus extensive experience gained working, which enables scanning and report writing to be carried out without clinical supervision.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Development skills
- Organisational skills/ leadership skills
- Ability to motivate staff and be a good role model
- Ability to communicate the information gained from the scan by written report and/or verbally to professional clinical staff.
- Regular need to make precise small accurate movements on control panel and sometimes to employ pressure whilst making awkward twisting and leaning movements to manipulate the probes
- Consistent frequent high -level of concentration throughout the day whilst scanning and writing reports. Very intense concentration when investigating a major abnormality followed by breaking bad news to the patients.
- Need to have the ability to overcome barriers to understanding and have good counselling skills; then to cope with the needs of people in distress.
- Capability to employ frequent, moderate physical effort to move and position patients and equipment.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oOn a daily basis, the need to cope with highly distressing, emotional circumstances; giving and news to patients/relatives and coping with their reactions.
- oAdditional stress from 'difficult' patients and relatives.
- oAbility to support other members of staff.
Other
Essential
- oAbility to work in adverse conditions, sometimes in a hot, confined area in half light, often under severe pressure and to be able to manage their workload through various distractions i.e. doctors requiring urgent scans and urgent telephone calls
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.
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).
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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
