Sonographer/Midwife Sonographer

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a passionate Sonographer to join its state-of-the-art hospital. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive ultrasound examinations and reports, communicate complex diagnoses, and contribute to the team's commitment to excellent patient care. Key qualifications include a DCR or BSc(Hons) in Radiography and ultrasound qualifications. This role offers an exciting opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Specialist expertise in ultrasound techniques required.
• Ability to work independently and write reports.
• High standard clinical skills essential.
• Evidence of current Continuing Professional Development.
• Experience writing protocols and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive reports on ultrasound examinations.
• Communicate complex information to clinicians and patients.
• Explain ultrasound risks and benefits to patients.
• Assist in developing protocols and training manuals.
• Work according to quality Imaging service standards.

Skills

Independently written reports

Complex information communication

Patient consent explanation

Adherence to standards

Protocol development

Evidence-based guidelines

Education

DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography

State Registered (Radiographer / Nurse)

DMU or Pg Dip Ultrasound

Masters level clinical study or relevant management course

Tools

IT Skills for image recording system

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Sonographer to join SWB NHS Trust at a very exciting time, as we have recently moved into our state-of-the-art, brand new, £100m Hospital. Joining a team with the privilege to work with all the very latest equipment in a purpose-built environment designed to our own specifications.

SWB is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population. Harnessing ambition, investment, commitment and the contribution of our people, our vision is to be the UK's best integrated care provider.

Great care can change everything. Like you, everyone here at SWB wants to be a part of truly brilliant, integrated care. And just like you, we're ambitious about what we do.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be joining a motivated workforce that welcomes new challenges as we work together to provide the very best care and service for our patients. Qualified Sonographers/Midwife Sonographers with CASE approved qualifications are welcome to apply as we would like to expand and improve our service.

• To regularly undertake and provide comprehensive, independently written reports on, a wide range of ultrasound examinations to a standard acceptable to the service. To draw conclusions from the ultrasound findings and recommend further investigations.
• To communicate highly complex information regarding diagnosis / treatment directly with Clinicians and patients within a multidisciplinary team.
• To give a clear explanation to patients regarding Ultrasound examinations including risks, benefits, accuracy and limitation, in order to gain informed consent within an ethical and moral framework.
• To work within, and adhere to, Standards and Operational Policies relating to the provision of a quality Imaging service.
• To assist in the development and production of protocols, procedures and training manuals.
• To work within, and contribute to, evidence based protocols and guidelines.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people. Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography
• State Registered (Radiographer / Nurse)
• DMU or Pg Dip Ultrasound
• Undertaking clinical study at Masters level or a relevant management course

Experience

• Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
• Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
• High standard of clinical skills
• IT Skills to use the necessary system / image recording system
• Evidence of current CPD
• Ability to undertake audit
• Experience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research based evidence of best practice
• Experience in research and development

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.