Community Sonographer

To undertake a range of ultrasound examinations in line with local, regional, and national guidelines To assess the suitability of examination referrals and prioritise according to clinical urgency. To provide high standards of patient care in a safe clean working environment. To provide general abdominal, pelvic, some small parts and MSK (if appropriately trained) diagnostic ultrasound examinations at various sites within Eastern Cheshire. To work independently and autonomously, providing diagnostic ultrasound examinations to a high clinical standard, including interpretation and production of a clinical report for each ultrasound scan undertaken.

To use the CRIS system for hot reporting all examinations as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures. To work as part of a small team and actively develop, participate and contribute to matters concerning clinical governance, relevant programs of clinical audit and assessment. To deliver appropriate, sensitive, and individualised patient care at all times, with a focus on patient experience. To carry out all techniques as an unsupervised independent practitionerTo ensure that professional and technical knowledge/expertise is kept up to date and to maintain a portfolio to show evidence of continuous professional development.

To act at all times in a manner that upholds the CIC core values working as part of the team to ensure that patients, relatives and carers receive excellent care with compassion.To ensure own professional regulatory and accreditation requirements are maintained To contribute and engage in any governance issues give full co-operation in any investigations of a complaint or untoward incident and comply with company procedure to that effect