Ultrasound Sonographer

5 months ago

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Full time

**Job Summary**: To perform obstetric, gynaecological and general and acute abdominal ultrasound scans upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi-professional team, in a manner that meets professional and departmental standards and requirements. To assess and report on own ultrasound examinations and maintain appropriate records. To supervise and teach trainee sonographers, SpRs, student radiographers and other health professionals Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values. To participate in research, audit and CPD.

**Key Responsibilities**: Clinical/Operational/Professional To independently undertake a wide range of ultrasound examinations in line with Local, Regional and National guidelines as an autonomous practitioner. Undertaking ultrasound scans at remote satellite ultrasound facilities where there is no immediately available Consultant Radiologist support. To independently provide a daily acute abdominal ultrasound service to all departments at Queen Alexandra Hospital, working within own qualification & expertise. Have a detailed knowledge of ultrasound equipment and the physics of ultrasound and be able to operate a wide range of ultrasound machines.

To use this skill and knowledge to operate machines safely to produce optimum images and most accurate diagnosis. Participation in evaluation of new equipment. To use own judgment to analyse and interpret ultrasound images in order to provide independent written reports. To give a diagnosis to the referring clinician which may directly impact on patient treatment and management; often resulting in surgical intervention.

Provide specialist advice concerning the care and/or treatment of obstetric, gynaecological and abdominal patients. Make recommendations for further scans, assessment and referral where necessary. To report and communicate findings directly with referring Clinicians and other health professionals regarding patients ultrasound scans. To be accountable for own professional actions including reporting ultrasound findings.

To provide ultrasound guidance for invasive ultrasound techniques such as amniocentesis, if trained to do so (not all do this) To lead by example; promoting high standards and maintaining a high standard of clinical expertise by being a role model and point of contact for more junior staff and trainees including registrars. To be responsible for own caseload and be able to plan and prioritise patients. Organise and co-ordinate ultrasound scans from a wide variety of referral pathways. To supervise and manage the radiographic assistants on a daily basis.

To undertake Consultant Radiologists ultrasound lists as necessary during their absence. To supervise and assess work of other health professionals and provide clinical ultrasound training to MSc level. Also supervise and train Radiology and Obstetric registrars. To be responsible for safe use/ maintenance of specialist equipment used by self and others.

To have a high level of dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination as is required to obtain optimum imaging. Frequent need for intense concentration. High physical effort is required when scanning immobile acutely ill patients. An awareness of repetitive strain injury (RSI) is essential at all times.

To maintain own level of competence through continuing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities and to maintain a portfolio of evidence in support of CPD undertaken. To take part regularly in departmental audit and clinical trials. To regularly attend and contribute to Regional and Local Multi disciplinary team meetings i.e. Wessex Antenatal Detected Abnormalities (WANDA), peri-natal mortality meetings.

To provide sonographer led imaging to One stop clinics i.e. Haematuria clinic, Post-menopausal bleeding clinic (PMB), Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic (EPAU). To take part in the planning and implementation of new services and strategies concerning patient care, to enhance, develop and improve patient pathways. To be responsible for updating and correcting computerised and paper based patient records.

To be responsible for checking and finalising all reported scans on the Radiology Information System (RIS). To be competent in the safe and correct use of the departmental PACS and RIS systems. Assist the appropriate Superintendent in identifying staff training and development needs. Including RIS, PACS, and scanning technique training.

To observe all manual handling criteria when; Moving patients from waiting areas into the scanning rooms Transferring patients on and off the scanner tables Positioning patients into the correct scanning position Moving the scanner equipment To undertake the departmental and Trust induction programmes and maintain competency in Trust essential Skil

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