sonographer

2 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Reporting sonographer for Maternity & Gynaecology Department.

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

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

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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. Person Specification

qualification and experience

Essential

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

Desirable

experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit

Experience

Essential

ESSENTIALDESIRABLE Education / Qualifications & TrainingoDiploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) Or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) oDQASS or FMF accreditation in 1st trimester screening ExperienceoPostgraduate ultrasound experienceoExperience within a maternity unit Professional SkillsoIT literacy oGood ultrasound skills, being able to produce high quality images and interpret their relevance Interpersonal SkillsoCommunication: 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 RequirementsoMotivation to train and extend role. oAbility to demonstrate a caring attitude towards patients. oClean neat appearance. oFlexibility around

Desirable

experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit

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