Sonographer

Please note previous applicants need not apply

We are looking for a Reporting Sonographer for our Maternity & Gynaecology Department.

We only accept applications from a PG certificate in medical ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology from a UK CASE accredited institute

Performing transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound scans for all types of obstetric and gynaecology scans.

Reporting findings and making appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary team as well as communicating findings to patients.

Performing and reporting ultrasound scans for obstetrics, including screening for nuchal translucency , anomaly , growth scans , early pregnancy and gynaecology scans

The Maternity Ultrasound Department consists of a team of sonographers, 2 healthcare assistants and 2 fetal medicine specialists.

The department provides ultrasound scans throughout pregnancy as well as gynaecological scans.

Formulate and issue clinical reports.

To assist in training of student sonographers

To promote and encourage good effective professional practices in the department by Independently undertake and interpret obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations at the main Royal Berkshire Hospital site and at satellite units.

To participate in advanced clinical based practice.

To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision making.

To assist and encourage service development and innovation.

To have a professional and courteous manner and always uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department.

Observe confidentiality with respect to the trust patient, staff and NHS information at all times.

To participate in out of hours work as required.

To undertake other duties not specified here but within the general scope and grade of the post, which may be delegated from time to time by the Lead Practitioner/Manager.

• Extensive post graduate experience in a wide range of obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examinations Experience of: oquality and clinical audit ostatistical analysis oteaching, training and mentoring Minimum of two years' experience in reporting of complex ultrasound, with Fetal Anomaly Screening Track record of effective staff supervision, teaching and training Participation in internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures Experience of problem solving, critical analysis and change management Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• UK recognised CASE accredited qualification
• experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit

• ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Education / Qualifications & Trainingo Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) Or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) oDQASS or FMF accreditation in 1st trimester screening Experienceo Postgraduate ultrasound experienceo
  
  Experience with in a maternity unit Professional Skillso
  
  IT literacy oGood ultrasound skills, being able to produce high quality images and interpret their relevance Interpersonal Skillso Communication:
  Excellent oral and written skills with patients and staff inside/outside the Trust. oTeam working skills: to ensure team objectives/deadlines are met. oAssertive, self-confident & pro-active. oAbility to work under pressure. oAble to organise own work. oSelf
  -motivated & able to work under own initiative and take independent decisions. oPersonal development. Additional Requirement so Motivation to train and extend role. oAbility to demonstrate a caring attitude towards patients. oClean neat appearance. oFlexibility around
• experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.