Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a radiography professional to advance ultrasound training and supervision within the department. The role involves participating in postgraduate ultrasound education, assisting with examinations, and mentoring trainee radiographers in a proactive clinical setting.

The post requires a professional radiography qualification with a postgraduate ultrasound credential, HCPC/NMC registration, and proven ability to report ultrasound findings

Qualifications

• Professional qualification DCR/B.Sc. Radiography
• Case accredited Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Medical Ultrasound
• Mandatory professional registration e.g. HCPC/NMC
• Ability and experience to report on ultrasound examinations
• Experience working with patients in an acute healthcare setting
• Experience of recent & relevant Professional CPD (portfolio)
• Wide range of recent & relevant Ultrasound experience
• Desirable: Experience in Quality Assurance
• Desirable: Experience in other imaging modalities
• Desirable: Experience in FASP screening pathway

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in theoretical and practical Ultrasound training for postgraduate Diplomas/Certificates
• Be able to undertake case presentation
• Provide support and supervision to other Sonographers and delegated Medical staff
• Assist authorised medical staff in Ultrasound examinations
• Participate in training and mentoring of student radiographers
• Participate in departmental CPD through talks, lectures and training
• Engage in appraisal and formulate a PDP for personal development
• Undertake in-house cascade training of mandatory training requirements
• Participate in the Appraisal process and assist junior staff with objective setting

Skills

Ultrasound reporting

CPD commitment

Mentoring supervision

Education

DCR/B.Sc. Radiography

Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Medical Ultrasound

HCPC/NMC registration

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties to include, but not be limited to:

• Actively participate in both the theoretical & practical Ultrasound training for the postgraduate Diplomas / Certificates in Ultrasound and any other training required.
• Be able to undertake case presentation.
• Offer support and supervision to other Sonographers and delegated Medical staff.
• Assist authorised medical staff in Ultrasound examinations when required.
• To participate in the training and mentoring of student radiographers.
• Participate in departmental CPD by attendance at talks, lectures and training.
• Participate in appraisal and formulate a PDP as part of appraisal documentation to ensure ongoing personal development
• Be able to undertake duties pertaining to in house cascade training of various mandatory training requirements.
• Participate in the Appraisal process with the ability to identify personal objectives and, if required, perform appraisals for more junior staff.

*Please note that the interview date may be subject to change*

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential criteria

• Professional qualification DCR/B.Sc. Radiography
• Case accredited Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Medical Ultrasound
• Mandatory professional registration eg HCPC/NMC
• Ability and experience to report on ultrasound examinations

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working with patients and / or people in an acute healthcare setting
• Experience of recent & relevant Professional CPD. Supported by professional CPD portfolio
• Wide range of recent & relevant Ultrasound experience.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Quality Assurance
• Experience in other imaging modalities
• Experience in FASP screening pathway

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