Reporting Sonographer

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for Sonographers to join our very friendly and dedicated multidisciplinary team at UHBW.

Our busy and dynamic departments are responsible for the delivery of a wide case mix including Obstetric, General Abdominal, Gynaecology, Small Parts, and Musculoskeletal examinations. Applications from sonographers with skills in any of the above areas are welcome.

We invite applicants who are either newly qualified or experienced Sonographers looking to develop their skills further.

Candidates must hold a CASE accredited PgCert / Dip / MSc or DMU qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.

Fulltime and part time positions are advertised, and flexible working arrangements are available and open for discussion.

The post holder will work across UHBW sites working alongside a supportive and diverse team to deliver ultrasound services across a wide range of specialties to support patients within obstetric care, emergency / acute care, and referred through secondary care.

Included within the trust's hospital sites are St Michaels' Hospital, which provides obstetric care as well as being the South West's referral unit for fetal and maternal medicine, Bristol Royal Infirmary, which provides acute and emergency services, and is a Tertiary referral centre for upper GI cancer, and a regional centre for complex liver disease, and Weston General Hospital, which is a district general hospital offering ultrasound services across a broad range of specialties.

Main duties of the job

Your role will include (but will not be limited to):

perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations. provide diagnostic report of examinations according to the level of authorisation agreed. participate in service provision across all of the Trust's hospitals. Communicate and liaise with patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will:

have extensive experience in the ultrasound areas mentioned above. have previous NHS experience . hold post graduate qualifications in Obstetric , Gynaecological Ultrasound and/or General Abdominal Ultrasound be competent in independent reporting in ultrasound demonstrate a commitment to maintain the highest standards of imaging and service delivery.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or PG Certificate / Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound from a CASE approved University or equivalent Registration - HCPC or equivalent professional body

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Comprehensive and extensive knowledge and experience in ultrasound modality Achieve agreed level of competency in independent reporting Act independently and manage own workload on a day to day basis Able to instruct and supervise others

Desirable

Previous NHS experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent organisational and time management, planning and prioritisation skills Excellent communication and counselling skills Enhanced clinical reasoning skills Excellent interpretational and judgmental skills within an Ultrasound field Excellent computer skills and ability to use complex expensive equipment Excellent teaching / supervisory skills Flexible, adaptable, enthusiasm for change Motivated Committed and dedicated Reflective Logical and Analytical Calm under pressure and able to sustain mental, physical and emotional effort Able to work as part of a team and also independently

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