Senior Reporting Sonographer & Ultrasound Trainer

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Wick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Reporting Sonographer in the radiology department. The post involves ultrasound examinations (obstetric, gynaecological, abdominal and vascular), delivering prompt written and verbal reports to referring clinicians, and supporting student training across multiple Trust sites.

The role requires independence, involvement in seven-day service, compliance with infection control, COSHH and safety guidelines, and acting as expert practitioner to help

Qualifications

• IT literacy at an appropriate level.
• Evidence of continuing professional education.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Teaching junior staff.
• Participation in audit and knowledge of research and evaluation of practice.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations including obstetric, gynaecological, abdominal and vascular work.
• Assess imaging requests and liaise on specialist input.
• Review images and provide prompt reports to referring clinicians.
• Acquire diagnostic images and adapt technique for distressed patients.
• Train student sonographers and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Partake in extended seven-day ultrasound service and across multiple Trust sites.

Skills

IT literacy

CPD / continuing education

Prioritisation

Teaching junior staff

Audit participation

Communication and presentation

Education

MSc or PGD in ultrasound or vascular science

Accredited ultrasound course

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Reporting Sonographer in the radiology department. The post involves ultrasound examinations (obstetric, gynaecological, abdominal and vascular), delivering prompt written and verbal reports to referring clinicians, and supporting student training across multiple Trust sites.

The role requires independence, involvement in seven-day service, compliance with infection control, COSHH and safety guidelines, and acting as expert practitioner to help