Sonographer

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

Advertised location: Airdrie
Advertised salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Employment type: Permanent
About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
In this role as Sonographer, you will independently perform and report ultrasound examinations and train Radiology Registrars, alleviating Consultant Radiologists time constraints. The Sonographer will support the Area Lead Sonographer in meeting operational and strategic targets, and improving the quality of patient care within the Radiology Specialty.

In this key role, you will:

Clinical

• 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.

Management

• Deputises for the Lead Sonographer in their absence
• Prioritises own daily work load, reviews referrals, plans and liaises with medical staff in order to optimise the utilisation of scanning sessions, appropriateness of referrals
• Promotes a positive and collaborative atmosphere and effectively communicates with all members of the health care team regarding the welfare of the patient. Shares knowledge and expertise with colleagues, patients, students and all members of the health care team.
• Is actively involved in and committed to departmental audit and Quality Assurance, maintaining effective Clinical Governance.
• Provide practical training for the Radiology Registrars on equipment use, scanning technique and image interpretation in the clinical environment.

What You’ll Bring:

• Registered Radiographer with valid HCPC Registration
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
• Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.

What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.