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Job summary

We are looking for an appropriately qualified person to come and join the Maternity Ultrasound Department and be trained into a qualified sonographer vacancy that we currently hold. Ideally the applicant will already be qualified as a radiographer or midwife, however a nurse with any other relevant background will be considered.

The work within the department, includes obstetric, general gynaecological, fertility and emergency gynaecological examinations.

Main duties of the job

Sonographer - Trainee (Maternity)

Train to undertake and interpret diagnostic imaging under supervision.

Formulate and issue clinical reports under supervision. To promote and encourage good effective professional practices in the department by example

To participate under supervision in advanced clinical based practicTo have a professional and courteous manner and always uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department.

Observe confidentiality with respect to the trust patient, staff and NHS information at all

About us

The West Berkshire Breast Screening Service at present provides regular screening for 64,000 women over 3 years in a Breast Screening unit located opposite The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading and on two mobiles which visit various sites around the lovely countryside of West Berkshire. This figure will rise to 80,000 with the full implementation of the Age Extension.

We can offer permanent and part time working contracts to suitable applicants and if you have what we are looking for we want to recruit you now and welcome you to our friendly and dynamic team. If we like what we see in your application we will contact you immediately and invite you for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Train to undertake and interpret diagnostic imaging under supervision.

Formulate and issue clinical reports under supervision.

To promote and encourage good effective professional practices in the department by example

To participate under supervision in advanced clinical based practice

To have a professional and courteous manner and always uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department.

Observe confidentiality with respect to the trust patient, staff and NHS information at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant graduate qualification

Desirable

Qualification in radiography or midwifery

Experience

Essential

Working with patients in a hospital environment

Experience

Essential

Working with patients in a hospital environment

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