Reporting Sonographer

Transformation Unit; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn is recruiting a Reporting Sonographer (NHS AfC Band 7) on a permanent basis. Roles available as full-time or part-time, 37.5 hours per week. Salary range £49,387 - £56,515 per annum.

The post involves ultrasound examinations across obstetric, general abdominal, vascular and other specialties, with teaching and training of students, and opportunities to contribute to service development within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Essential: MSC/PGD Ultrasound or Vascular science qualification or equivalent.
• Proven IT literacy and ability to use RIS and imaging equipment.
• Experience with MDT working and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality ultrasound service across obstetric, gynaecological, general abdominal and vascular exams.
• Register and input data into RIS accurately and efficiently.
• Train and support student sonographers and junior staff as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Promote infection control, equipment maintenance and adherence to departmental protocols.

Skills

IT literacy

CPD

MDT working

Education

MSC/PGD Ultrasound or Vascular science Qualification or equivalent

Tools

Radiology Information Systems

Job description

Main area Diagnostic & Clinical Support Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Full time and part time roles available) Job ref 435-D178-26

Employer East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site ROYAL BLACKBURN HOSPITAL Town BLACKBURN Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59

Reporting Sonographer

NHS AfC: Band 7

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job overview

Reporting Sonographer or Vascular Scientist required to join friendly supportive team of Sonographers. Full or part time positions available.

Teaching Hospital currently training direct entry and in house Ultrasound Students to PGD and MSC level and supporting progression for single modules for current Sonographers PGC.

Students can apply.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a range Ultrasound examinations within scope of clinical expertise and knowledge with training.This may include the following examinations; Obstetric, Gynaecological, General Abdominal, Vascular, and additional examinations depending ontraining and knowledgebase.

Adapt clinical remit in line with Departmental Service needs. This may include training toundertake newly developed ultrasound procedures.

To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and knowledge.

To assist in the establishment of standards and guidelines for best practice and propose changes in procedures and protocols in the department.

To assist in the training of Student Sonographers in support of service continuity.

To have an interest in all aspects of Ultrasound, with the ability to develop skills in new technology.

Assess requests imaging: justifying and/or authorising such requests as appropriate, liaise with Radiology/Radiography colleagues when specialist input, or advice regarding alternative imaging is required.

To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures/views are considered prior to patient departure from the Department.

Provide a highly specialist clinical service and advice in the form of prompt formal written andverbal reports on ultrasound studies to the referring clinician.

Working for our organisation

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large
integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn withDarwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over
700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of
are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

Function as a key member of the Radiology team.

To receive, register and be responsible for entering accurate data entry onto the RIS (Radiology Information System).

To acquire to a high standard diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary (presentations include distressed children, unconscious
patients and uncooperative patients).

To have excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of imaging equipment and techniques which may need to be modified in an appropriate manner to obtain the optimum image.

To review current literature regarding current best practice and suggest change where necessary to the departmental imaging protocols.

To ensure all appropriate infection control measures are utilised, paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens.

Work as a senior member of a multi-disciplinary team, when undertaking ultrasound procedures to provide a high quality of service to patient’s.

Maintain and safely use highly specialised and expensive equipment (£30,000+) used by self and others.

To undertake other duties as and when required by the demands of the Clinical Lead.

Be responsible for the delivery of clinical expertise in all aspects of patient care within the department.

At all times behave in a manner appropriate to the professional code of conduct of a State Registered Radiographer.

General

Ensure a high quality of service within the Radiology Department or associated locations.

To participate in the safe transfer of patients and equipment within the department and hospital respectively, using manual handling guidelines and risk assessment.

Be able to exercise personal responsibility and make decisions in unpredictable situations.

Would long term reduce locum fees and retain sonographers
Interviewer information pack

Maintain knowledge of the equipment to promote safe, effective and efficient handling within theclinical setting, to uphold COSHH (2002), Health and Safety guidelines.

To attend departmental meetings as required to comment on departmental related issues.

To reflect on systems of work and communicate areas of deficit or potential advancement to the Radiology Management Team.

To adapt and quickly respond to changes in service, patients or departmental need.

Keep equipment, work areas and accessories clean and tidy. Be aware of all procedures to promote infection control and reduce cross infection.

Be familiar with the range of technical applications available on imaging equipment.

To complete all paperwork pertaining to compliance with Trust policies e.g. incident forms.

Take responsibility for decisions undertaken when using own initiative whenever the situation demands e.g. referral to the Child Protection Team if applicable.

To demonstrate a wide range of problem solving skills involving allocation of staff due to absenceand associated adequate service provision.

To conduct examinations according to protocol for a range of clinical trials.

To participate in extended, 7 day provision of Ultrasound Services (including Public Holidays) in accordance with the requirements of the service.

To practice on multiple sites within the Trusts catchment area.

Communication

Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to the patient and referring clinician related to diagnosis.

Provide and receive highly complex information which requires empathy and reassurance and often involves overcoming barriers to
understanding.

Person specification

Current Role

• Ultrasound case accrediated course with experience/ current student due to qualify
• Working Knowledge of Radiology Information Systems

Experience

• MSC/PGD Ultrasound or Vascular science Qualification or equivalent

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrates IT literacy to an appropriate level
• Demonstrates evidence of continuing professional education
• General experience relevant to the post at degree level or equivalent
• Experience of MDT working

Monitored and Supervised

• Junior Staff and Assistants
• Experience training Students

Taught

• Junior Staff
• Ability to prioritise
• Awareness of developments in NHS and service delivery
• Participate in audit
• Knowledge of research / evaluation of practice
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team
• Other professionals
• General Public
• Students

Motivation and Disposition

• Ability to work as independent Reporting Sonographer
• Personally and professionally responsible
• Ability to self-motivate
• Flexible approach to changing circumstances
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, including evidence of presentation skills

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

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The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone [phone] or email [e-mail] write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.