Reporting Sonographer

Reporting Sonographer or Vascular Scientist required to join a friendly supportive team of Sonographers. Full or part time positions available.

Teaching Hospital currently training direct entry and in house Ultrasound Students to PGD and MSC level and supporting progression for single modules for current Sonographers PGC.

Students can apply. Previous applicants need not apply.

• To undertake a range of Ultrasound examinations within scope of clinical expertise and knowledge with training. This may include Obstetric, Gynaecological, General Abdominal, Vascular, and additional examinations depending on training and knowledge base.
• Adapt clinical remit in line with Departmental Service needs, including training to undertake newly developed ultrasound procedures.
• To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and knowledge.
• To assist in the establishment of standards and guidelines for best practice and propose changes in procedures and protocols in the department.
• To assist in the training of Student Sonographers in support of service continuity.
• To have an interest in all aspects of Ultrasound, with the ability to develop skills in new technology.
• Assess imaging requests: justifying and/or authorising such requests as appropriate, liaising with Radiology/Radiography colleagues when specialist input or advice regarding alternative imaging is required.
• To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures/views are considered prior to patient departure from the Department.
• Provide a highly specialist clinical service and advice in the form of prompt formal written and verbal reports on ultrasound studies to the referring clinician.

Contact:
Philippa Staines
, Ultrasound Clinical Lead
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