Advanced Sonographer – Obstetric & Fetal Imaging

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) invites applications for a passionate Sonographer to join our team at the new £100m hospital. You will work with the latest imaging equipment in a purpose-built environment and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualified Sonographers/Midwife Sonographers with CASE approved qualifications are welcome to apply. You will report to the Lead Advanced Practice Sonographer and be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive ultrasound

Qualifications

Qualified Sonographers/Midwife Sonographers with CASE approved qualifications are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

To regularly undertake and provide comprehensive, independently written reports on a wide range of ultrasound examinations to a standard acceptable to the service.
To draw conclusions from the ultrasound findings and recommend further investigations.
To communicate highly complex information regarding diagnosis / treatment directly with Clinicians and patients within a multidisciplinary team.
To give a clear explanation to patients regarding Ultrasound examinations including risks, benefits, accuracy and limitation, in order to gain informed consent within an ethical and moral framework.
To work within, and adhere to, Standards and Operational Policies relating to the provision of a quality Imaging service. To ensure that these Standards and Operational Policies are adhered to by more junior staff.
To assist in the development and production of protocols, procedures and training manuals.
To work within, and contribute to, evidence based protocols and guidelines. When inadequacies in protocols and guidelines are identified, investigate and inform the Lead Sonographer in a timely and appropriate manner.