# Ultrasonographer

**Company**: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
**Location**: Isleworth
**Salary**: £55524.00 to £62652.00
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a skilled Ultrasonographer to join our team at West Middlesex University Hospital, a flagship modern NHS hospital for West London.

As an Ultrasonographer, you will be responsible for scanning and reporting examinations in general abdominal ultrasound, small parts, paediatric, vascular, and MSK ultrasound.

**Main duties of the job**

- To be an effective member of the Ultrasound team, providing a high-quality ultrasound service to both doctors and patients.

- To carry out and monitor all aspects of work in the Ultrasound Department and to provide an effective service within the procedures and guidelines agreed with consultants and departmental protocols.

- To produce accurate reports and formal diagnostic opinions in a timely manner based on examinations undertaken.

- To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care throughout all ultrasound specialties.

- To display competence and confidence to undertake intimate procedures, including transvaginal scans, ensuring relevant consent procedures have been adhered to.

- To have the appropriate precise skills required for ultrasound techniques.

- To be able to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the use of highly specialised equipment.

- The post-holder will be expected to be proficient and to teach in the more specialised techniques practised in ultrasound scanning.

- To assist with the practical training and mentoring of more junior staff and student sonographers.

- To participate in the on-call and stand-by rotas as required.

**Benefits**

- Competitive salary: £55,524 to £62,652 per annum

- Flexible working

**Person Specification**

- Education and Qualifications:

+ PGc in General Medical Ultrasound   + Evidence of CPD   + BSc Radiography/Midwifery/Nursing

- Experience:

+ Experience in all obstetric, early pregnancy, transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound   + Experience in Doppler and Colour Doppler ultrasound technique

- Skills and knowledge:

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team   + Well-motivated and enthusiastic   + Able to break bad news both professionally and in a caring manner   + Effective communication skills both written and verbal   + Able to operate effectively under pressure

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## Skills

### Required
- General Medical Ultrasound
- Radiography
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Doppler ultrasound
- Colour Doppler ultrasound

### Nice to have
- HCPC Registration
- Nuchal Translucency accreditation
- PGc in Vascular, MSK and Paediatric ultrasound
- Counselling skills

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