Obstetric Sonographer – Midwife Specialist

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Sonographer to join a busy imaging service. You will regularly produce comprehensive ultrasound reports and explain findings to clinicians and patients within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CASE-approved qualifications. You will contribute to protocols and training while upholding standards and policies in a purpose-built environment with the latest equipment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Sonographers/Midwife Sonographers with CASE approved qualifications.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive, independently written ultrasound reports.

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 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 assist in the development and production of protocols, procedures and training manuals.
• To work within, and contribute to, evidence based protocols and guidelines; identify inadequacies and inform the Lead Sonographer.

Skills

Ultrasound reporting

Clinical communication

Ethical consent explanation

Education

CASE approved qualifications

Job description

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Sonographer to join a busy imaging service. You will regularly produce comprehensive ultrasound reports and explain findings to clinicians and patients within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CASE-approved qualifications. You will contribute to protocols and training while upholding standards and policies in a purpose-built environment with the latest equipment.