Reporting Sonographer or Vascular Scientist

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in the UK seeks a Reporting Sonographer or Vascular Scientist to join a supportive team. The successful candidate will perform various ultrasound examinations and train student sonographers. Candidates should have relevant ultrasound qualifications and clinical experience. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing various ultrasound examinations.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical competencies.
• Capability to propose changes in procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations according to expertise.
• Train student sonographers in clinical practices.
• Assess requests for imaging services.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Advanced clinical competencies

Training student sonographers

Knowledge of Radiology Information Systems

IT literacy

Education

Ultrasound case accredited course

MSC/PGD Ultrasound or Vascular Science qualification

Job description

Reporting Sonographer or Vascular Scientist required to join friendly supportive team of Sonographers. Full or part time positions available. The successful candidate will undertake a range of Ultrasound examinations within their scope of clinical expertise and knowledge, including Obstetric, Gynaecological, General Abdominal, Vascular, and additional examinations depending on training and knowledge base.

The role involves acting as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and knowledge, assisting in the establishment of standards and guidelines for best practice, and proposing changes in procedures and protocols in the department. The candidate will also be responsible for training Student Sonographers, assessing requests for imaging, and providing highly specialist clinical services and advice.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake Ultrasound examinations within scope of clinical expertise and knowledge
• Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and knowledge
• Assist in the establishment of standards and guidelines for best practice
• Propose changes in procedures and protocols in the department
• Train Student Sonographers
• Assess requests for imaging
• Provide highly specialist clinical services and advice

Requirements:

• Ultrasound case accredited course with experience or current student due to qualify
• Working Knowledge of Radiology Information Systems (desirable)
• MSC/PGD Ultrasound or Vascular science Qualification or equivalent (desirable)
• IT literacy to an appropriate level (desirable)
• Evidence of continuing professional education (desirable)

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operate a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.