Sonographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure the highest professional occupational standards are maintained at all times using a high level of specialist knowledge in line with local, regional and national guidelines where appropriate

To work autonomously performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular and paediatrics.

To provide accurate dating based on fetal ultrasound measurements in the pregnant woman - crucial to the calculation and confirmation of the expected date of delivery, and for the planning of antenatal care and tests.

Participate in the provision of a screening service to detect fetal abnormalities, monitor growth in the at risk fetus and management of the multiple pregnancy.

To have the sole responsibility for obstetric ultrasound examinations and reports, and to liaise directly with the obstetric clinician or midwife where appropriate.

To use analytical and judgement skills to interpret highly complex images, accurately differentiating between normal and pathological findings. To advise clinicians directly when a delay may have a direct impact on morbidity and mortality.

To be aware of the importance of other diagnostic investigations. To make recommendations for further scans, assessment and referral where necessary.

To prioritise, organise and plan patient workload. To assess the urgency and appropriateness of an ultrasound referral given the clinical history. Where necessary, have direct discussions with clinicians/patients as to additional relevant information.

To be responsible for the scheduling and booking of the inpatient workload; in addition, undertake the booking of appointments for the obstetric patient, from all sources.

To audit and evaluate own practice with peers, and work within and contribute to, the multi-disciplinary team. To possess excellent communication and counselling skills. To impart distressing information and discuss complicated issues when necessary with patients and their relatives in a clear and empathetic way.

Person Specification

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Caring attitude towards patients
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Deal with all clients regardless of medical or social problems
• Tact and diplomacy
• Ability to deal with clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties)
• Able to maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to deal sensitively & compassionately with patients, some of whom may have received bad news.
• Ability to deal with first line complaints

Desirable

• Evidence of staff mentoring/ support

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge in ultrasound procedures
• 2 years experience post radiographer qualification
• Recent NHS Experiance

Desirable

• Previous involvement in quality assurance

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography or BSc in a Biomedical Science
• Masters Level Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound Health Care Professions Council Registration or other relevant registration
• Documented evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Developed IT skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload
• Able to work under pressure
• Follow protocols but able to evaluate the need for consultation with senior colleagues
• Logical and methodical manner
• Able to accommodate the demands of the post as requires with flexible working and good attendance

Desirable

• Analytical and judgemental skills

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

Employer's website

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