Job summary
You'll be responsible for performing and reporting a variety of ultrasound scans, including gynaecological, general, vascular, abdominal, soft tissue, and small parts imaging. This role offers autonomy, allowing you to conduct unsupervised scans and provide independent reports, playing a crucial part in patient diagnosis and care.
Main duties of the job
In this role, youll ensure patients receive exceptional care, from clear communication about procedures to making specialist recommendations and suggesting follow-up actions when necessary. Youll be legally and professionally accountable for your work, taking a lead in maintaining high standards of clinical practice.
About us
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Perspectum has partnered with the prestigious Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUH) to establish Oxford's first and only Community Diagnostic Centre. Our mission is to provide accessible, comfortable, and advanced diagnostic care right within the community
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Set up and maintain ultrasound equipment
- Perform ultrasound examinations on patients as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multiprofessional team, meeting professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
- Produce images resulting from the ultrasound examinations
- Interpret ultrasound images to aid patient diagnosis
- Carry out training on ultrasound equipment for other healthcare professionals
- Address patients concerns before, during and after ultrasound examinations
- Keep up to date records of scans performed and images produced
- Refer patients to other healthcare professionals and facilities, when necessary
- Soothe and reassuring nervous or anxious patients
- To assess and justify referrals under Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000, (IR(ME)R2000), following practitioner guidelines.
- To independently assess each patient and adapt techniques according to the needs of the patient.
- To vet within guidelines and assess referrals as required.
- To supervise junior staff, and act as a mentor for newly qualified staff.
- To relate to all patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide acaring and confidential service.
- To perform intravenous contrast agent injections when required, subject to satisfactory completion of arecognised course of training
- To demonstrate dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail in the preparation of specialist equipment forprocedures to be undertaken within the unit whilst adhering to CDC policies e.g., intravenous drugadministration, taking blood samples.
- To manage own workload and organise departmental workload when necessary.
- To supervise areas of the department in the absence of more senior staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Set up and maintain ultrasound equipment
- Perform ultrasound examinations on patients as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multiprofessional team, meeting professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
- Produce images resulting from the ultrasound examinations
- Interpret ultrasound images to aid patient diagnosis
- Carry out training on ultrasound equipment for other healthcare professionals
- Address patients concerns before, during and after ultrasound examinations
- Keep up to date records of scans performed and images produced
- Refer patients to other healthcare professionals and facilities, when necessary
- Soothe and reassuring nervous or anxious patients
- To assess and justify referrals under Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000, (IR(ME)R2000), following practitioner guidelines.
- To independently assess each patient and adapt techniques according to the needs of the patient.
- To vet within guidelines and assess referrals as required.
- To supervise junior staff, and act as a mentor for newly qualified staff.
- To relate to all patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide acaring and confidential service.
- To perform intravenous contrast agent injections when required, subject to satisfactory completion of arecognised course of training
- To demonstrate dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail in the preparation of specialist equipment forprocedures to be undertaken within the unit whilst adhering to CDC policies e.g., intravenous drugadministration, taking blood samples.
- To manage own workload and organise departmental workload when necessary.
- To supervise areas of the department in the absence of more senior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You should hold a relevant qualification (PGDip in Medical Ultrasound/DMU or equivalent) and be registered with RCT, HCPC, or ASSR.
Experience
Essential
- We are seeking a motivated, compassionate sonographer with NHS experience who can work independently and confidently. The ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and manage your workload efficiently is essential. Ideally, you'll have experience teaching and mentoring junior staff although this is not essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You should hold a relevant qualification (PGDip in Medical Ultrasound/DMU or equivalent) and be registered with RCT, HCPC, or ASSR.
Experience
Essential
- We are seeking a motivated, compassionate sonographer with NHS experience who can work independently and confidently. The ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and manage your workload efficiently is essential. Ideally, you'll have experience teaching and mentoring junior staff although this is not essential.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
