Description
As a Senior Sonographer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality diagnostic ultrasound services across various specialties, including obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal, small parts, vascular, and musculoskeletal imaging.
You will be responsible for independently managing and reporting on your own patient caseload, synthesising clinical history and scan findings to produce accurate diagnostic reports, and seeking second opinions when clinically appropriate.
Key responsibilities:
- Carry out ultrasound examinations to agreed protocols and standards
- Provide written reports after synthesising patient history and scan findings
- Teach Student Sonographers, Midwives, and Student Radiographers
- Teach Junior Doctors with an interest in Ultrasound
- Participate in evaluation of new Ultrasound equipment prior to procurement
- Supervise Student Sonographers, providing clinical training and sharing knowledge as required
- Maintain effective liaison with all disciplines of Radiology staff and staff external to the department
- Undertake training and study necessary to ensure a high level of current professional knowledge and expertise
The role location will be at the main site at Princess Alexandra Hospital, with additional working at our CDC's at Epping and Bishop Stortford. A driving license would be desirable to allow rotation through all three sites.
Participation in weekend and bank holiday work is expected, which is self-rostered with time off in lieu.
The Trust offers development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing.