Description
The post holder will perform and issue ultrasound reports on a range of ultrasound procedures providing advanced clinical skills and opinion and diagnosis for patient centred care.
They will exercise the highest degree of professional autonomy in the decision-making process and are required to liaise with both sonographers and Radiologists to improve overall patient outcomes.
The post holder will liaise with a variety of staff throughout the trust, define scope of practice of others and continuously develop clinical practice within a defined field.
They will support the lead Sonographer, operational manager and clinical leads in developing the ultrasound service in line with best practice and national standards.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide excellent experience for patients
- Independently undertake ultrasound examinations using a high level of specialist knowledge in line with local, regional and national guidance
- Be responsible for the management and development of the specialist service ensuring optimum resources
- Be responsible for the professional leadership and training of the team (band 7 & 6 level)
- Develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
- Ensure a safe working environment
- Ensure compliance with CQC and UKAS standards and specialist reporting guidance
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £63,665 to £70,887 a year
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Permanent contract
- Full-time, part-time, and flexible working options
Requirements
- DCR or BSc diploma/degree or equivalent
- PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- HCPC or relevant professional registration
- Significant experience of working at a band 7 level
- Experience of working with clinical leads in specialist areas to develop services
- Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience across majority of main areas of US including gynaecology, abdominal, small parts, MSK