Sonographer for Obstetrics

A qualified expert practitioner, working autonomously within a specialist field of imaging. The sonographer is responsible for his/her work and professional development. The sonographer will provide leadership, training and will support service development. The post holder will undertake reflective evaluation of practise, support clinical governance and work as part of a team with other disciplines towards shared objectives.

1. Independently undertake and interpret obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations at the main Royal Berkshire Hospital site and at satellite units.
2. Formulate and issue clinical reports.
3. The job holder will display the expected behaviours of the Maternity & Gynaecology Directorate and the Trust. The Trust expects all staff to comply with all relevant policies and codes of conduct and to display the values of the Trust as illustrated below:
4. The job holder require UK qualification - PG Certificate in medical ultrasound for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

**Our values**: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES1. Independently undertake and interpret obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations at the main Royal Berkshire Hospital site and at satellite units.
2. Formulate and issue clinical reports.
3. To assist in training of student sonographers
4. To promote and encourage good effective professional practices in the department by
5. To participate in advanced clinical based practice.
6. To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision making.
7. To assist and encourage service development and innovation.
8. To have a professional and courteous manner and always uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department.
9. Observe confidentiality with respect to the trust patient, staff and NHS information at all times.
10. To participate in out of hours work as required.
11. 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.