sonographer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the maternityultrasound department at The George Elliot Hospital for an experiencedSonographer to join their dynamic and welcoming team.

The Trust is delighted to offer this opportunity to anenthusiastic and motivated individual who is high profile, accessible and aresponsive leader with staff, service and resource responsibility. You will beable to make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professionalpractice and will support the other midwifery sonographers in the provision ofa professional ultrasound service.

Main duties of the job

The role of the post holder is to perform andreport independently on all scans undertaken. This will include the whole rangeof obstetric scans including 1 st trimester screening, anomaly scans, growth,liquor volume and Doppler placentography including transvaginal scanning aswell as obstetric scans that may be necessary during pregnancy.

You may,at times, be required to communicate potentially distressing diagnosis directlyto expectant parents and refer these patients appropriately.

You will be responsible for writing reports forthe medical profession and keeping appropriate records.

You will be involved in the clinical training ofultrasound trainees and junior doctors or medical students.

You may also be expected to supervise newlyqualified members of staff. You will also be expected to maintain your CPD andtake part in other developmental activities as require

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous NHS experience Competent in undertaking all aspects of obstetric scanning, NT anomaly, growth, placental location, transvaginal scan and uterine artery doppler

Qualifications

Essential

Degree - postgraduate certificate in medical ultrasound. Current professional midwifery registration

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