Junior Female Sonographer

Job Overview You will work alongside an innovative team of professionals performing a wide range of Ultrasound examinations including Obstetrics Gynaecology General Abdominal MSK and Vascular We are passionate about providing excellent patient care and as a reporting sonographer you will be an integral part of the patients journey through radiology We are equally committed to growing you as a professional and have multiple opportunities for growth and career You must have a Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification in Medical Ultrasound Hours might include weekends Main duties of the job The post holder will be highly committed enthusiastic and innovative with excellent clinical and communication skills and willing to join our expanding team of ultrasound professionals To work as an independent practitioner performing scans to a high diagnostic standard prioritising workload formulating a comprehensive accurate report and communicating the results via the agreed method to clinicians patients To be accountable for your own professional actions maintaining high standards of knowledge relevant to your specialty Detailed job description and main responsibilities To give a clear explanation to patients regarding ultrasound examinations including risks benefits accuracy and limitations in order to gain informed consent within an ethical and moral framework Perform general and specialised ultrasound proceduresTo position patients accurately carefully and respectfully for examinations adapting technique to complement the patient s ability or condition To use analytical and judgment skills to interpret highly complex images whose acquisition is operator dependent accurately differentiating between normal and pathological findings To prioritise patients independently and to organise workload from a wide variety of referral pathways To ensure that urgent patients receive a fast efficient service Deal with a range of operational pressures and developments within ultrasound on a day to day basis providing specialist support to staff To ensure that a high standard of cleanliness of the environment and equipment is maintained To adhere to Infection Control guidelines during highrisk procedures involving bodily fluids Seek assistance when where necessary to maintain a safe and effective service for patients and staff To maintain a flexible approach to working hours such as extended days and weekend working to promote a 7day working ultrasound service To train supervise and assess juniors in the specialist field of Ultrasound To make judgements about their competency and to escalate concerns where they arise