Vascular Sonographer

Job summary

**Full time and part time opportunities available**

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, hard working and progressive Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

This post will be based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital but will include cross-site working at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

Currently, 3WTE vascular sonographers perform approximately 10000 vascular ultrasound scans annually across both sites. A wide range of examinations are undertaken, including; carotid and vertebral arteries, aortic surveillance including post EVAR and contrast studies, peripheral arterial studies (upper and lower limb), venous assessment (upper and lower limb), Doppler venogram, venous mapping, graft surveillance, haemodialysis fistula assessment and temporal arteries. Applicants must be proficient in full venous assessment.

The candidate should be qualified and experienced in performing and reporting on a wide range of vascular ultrasound examinations. We are looking for self-motivated and well organised person with proven ability to work autonomously, to share clinical duties with colleagues and also within the MDT teams.

Applications are open to candidates who have a vascular ultrasound qualification, including a Pg Dip in medical ultrasound including a vascular module.

Any candidate must have two years post qualification experience.

Main duties of the job

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. To develop and maintain skills required to perform at an advanced level, a varied range of unsupervised scans as detailed in the job summary, resulting in a high quality of patient care. To issue an independent report and instigate certain follow up procedures Abdominal X-rays, follow up scans etc. To suggest specialist referral or other investigations. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of procedures. Skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent will be used with a wide variety of patients. Barriers to effective communication will be evident with learning difficulties, dementia, pain and fear. To prepare sterile trolleys and to assist, including scanning, in contrast enhanced ultrasound examinations.

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.

You will have a recognised and accredited vascular ultrasound qualification this includes DMU, a CASE accredited Pg Certificate/Diploma ultrasound which includes a vascular module, and be HCPC registered.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Diploma/BSc in Radiography CASE Accredited Diploma/ PgDip/ in Medical Ultrasound Registration with the HCPC Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

Teaching qualification

Skills

Essential

Experience as a general sonographer

Desirable

Qualification and experience in vascular ultrasound, particularly DVT scanning and carotid duplex. In house training may be given if required. Qualification and experience in scanning necks/ testes/groins/MSK. In house training may be given if required

Skills

Essential

To independently perform, interpret and report general ultrasound examinations Ability to manage own workload. Ability to teach clinical skills to other staff and students Ability to assess and refer patients if further examinations /interventions are required Able to communicate with a multidisciplinary team both in and outside the Department Ability to participate in MDT meetings

Knowledge

Essential

In depth knowledge of general/vascular anatomy and ultrasound techniques In depth knowledge of disease processes and treatments A broad knowledge of anatomy and physiology, implications and treatment of a wide range of pathologies

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