Senior Sonographer (Band 7) – Diagnostic Imaging

NHS Lanarkshire; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 35 days

NHS pension

Incremental salary progression

Sick leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire in Airdrie is seeking a Sonographer to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations, and to train Radiology Registrars, supporting the Area Lead Sonographer in meeting operational targets and improving the quality of patient care within the Radiology specialty. You will hold HCPC registration and degree level education, with postgraduate expertise in the specialty.

It is a permanent Band 7 position with generous NHS benefits, 35 days annual leave, a solid pension

Qualifications

• Clinical assessment of referrals and patient information.
• Ability to gather relevant medical history through interviewing.
• Recognition of contraindications and preparation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referrals for appropriate history and clinical information.
• Use interviewing techniques to gather relevant information from the patient, or their representative, and the medical records regarding health status and medical history.
• Assess each individuals’ ability to tolerate procedures and evaluate any contra-indications, such as medications and / or insufficient preparation.
• Recognise and analyse sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal structures and blood flow; adjust scanning technique to optimise image quality throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive diagnostic outcome is achieved.
• Provide an independent diagnostic report and advice on future patient management to clinicians and, recognising the need for urgent rather than routine management, exercise personal judgement and take appropriate action eg: urgent specialist referral or arrangement of additional imaging.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal skills

Team communication

Education

HCPC Registration

Degree level education

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire in Airdrie is seeking a Sonographer to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations, and to train Radiology Registrars, supporting the Area Lead Sonographer in meeting operational targets and improving the quality of patient care within the Radiology specialty. You will hold HCPC registration and degree level education, with postgraduate expertise in the specialty.

It is a permanent Band 7 position with generous NHS benefits, 35 days annual leave, a solid pension