Sonographer/Midwife Sonographer Job Birmingham area,England UK,Healthcare

We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Sonographer to join SWB NHS Trust at a very exciting time, as we have recently moved into our state‑of‑the‑art, brand new, £100m Hospital. Joining a team with the privilege to work with all the very latest equipment in a purpose‑built environment designed to our own specifications.

Qualified Sonographers/Midwife Sonographers with CASE approved qualifications are welcome to apply as we would like to expand and improve our service.

Responsibilities

Regularly undertake and provide comprehensive, independently written reports on a wide range of ultrasound examinations to a standard acceptable to the service; draw conclusions from the ultrasound findings and recommend further investigations.

Communicate highly complex information regarding diagnosis / treatment directly with clinicians and patients within a multidisciplinary team.

Give a clear explanation to patients regarding ultrasound examinations including risks, benefits, accuracy and limitation, in order to gain informed consent within an ethical and moral framework.

Work within, and adhere to, standards and operational policies relating to the provision of a quality imaging service; ensure that these standards and operational policies are adhered to by junior staff.

Assist in the development and production of protocols, procedures and training manuals.

Work within and contribute to evidence‑based protocols and guidelines; when inadequacies in protocols and guidelines are identified, investigate and inform the Lead Sonographer in a timely and appropriate manner.

Person Specification Qualifications

DCR or BSc (Hons) Radiography
State Registered (Radiographer / Nurse)
DMU or Pg Dip Ultrasound
Undertaking clinical study at Masters level or a relevant management course

Experience

Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
High standard of clinical skills
IT skills to use the necessary system / image recording system
Evidence of current CPD
Ability to undertake audit
Experience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research based evidence of best practice
Experience in research and development

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Location:

Midland Metropolitan Hospital, Grove Lane, Smethwick

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year (pro rata per annum)

Contract

Permanent

Reference number

381-IM-8027798

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust;
Midland Metropolitan Hospital, Grove Lane, Smethwick

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Sonographer​/Midwife Sonographer

Sonographer/Midwife Sonographer