Ultrasonographer

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled ultrasound professional to undertake all ultrasound duties across obstetric imaging and related specialties. You will be responsible for producing accurate reports and providing compassionate, expert patient care.

The role includes teaching and mentoring junior staff and radiology registrars in advanced ultrasound techniques, including transvaginal scanning and nuchal measurements. MDT participation is expected.

Qualifications

• Proficient in independent ultrasound duties and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor junior staff in ultrasound techniques.
• Proficient in obstetric ultrasound including transvaginal scans and nuchal measurements.
• Ability to participate in MDT meetings and consult with radiology registrars.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all ultrasound duties independently and efficiently.
• Produce accurate reports and formal diagnostic opinions promptly.
• Maintain high standards of patient care across ultrasound specialties.
• Train and mentor junior staff and students in ultrasound techniques.
• Oversee and teach in specialised ultrasound procedures in obstetrics.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning

Transvaginal scans

Nuchal measurements

Teaching/mentoring

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Roles and responsibilities Communication and Relationship Skills To communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the Department. To communicate with patients and relatives in a professional and reassuring manner, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances. To deliver distressing news/results to patients regarding fetal abnormalities with the appropriate empathy. Knowledge and Experience To undertake all ultrasound duties independently, efficiently and to provide a highly specialised clinical service. To produce accurate reports and formal diagnostic opinion in a timely manner based on examinations undertaken. To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care throughout all ultrasound specialties. To display competence and confidence to undertake intimate procedures including transvaginal scans ensuring relevant consent procedures have been adhered. To have the appropriate precise skills required for ultrasound techniques such as nuchal measurements in obstetric medicine. To be able to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the use of highly specialised equipment. The post-holder will be expected to be proficient, and to teach, in the more specialised techniques practiced in ultrasound scanning and the Obstetric Unit. To be able to propose a review of clinical procedures and protocols in the department. To assist with the practical training and mentoring of more junior staff and student sonographers and to be capable of providing instructions/information to those staff in a motivational manner. They will also be required to train radiology registrars in ultrasound techniques. Judgment and Analysis To be able to offer good clinical judgment when assessing and interpreting images produced by themselves or more junior staff. Organisational Skills To report and record all equipment faults. To be able to assist with the diagnosis and remedy of routine faults and assist with daily maintenance on all ultrasound imaging equipment. Physical Skills and Requirements To demonstrate and employ the high degree of dexterity required to position complex equipment used in the acquisition of images. To be able to accurately manipulate and position patients to ensure most accurate diagnosis. To comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques and apply those techniques to both patients and equipment. Direct Patient Care To contribute to, and feedback from, meetings relevant to the imaging service i.e to attend MDT meetings relevant to patients who have been in their care. Research To become involved in any on-going audit/research programmes as appropriate. Service Development To monitor and propose amendments, where necessary, to policies and protocols in current area of work/supervision. To ensure that the local rules and protocols are strictly adhered to. To participate in the departmental quality assurance programmes as required. With appropriate training and experience, to oversee and manage the effective operation of any sub-modality within ultrasound. This will involve a close working relationship with the radiology team. To become involved in any on-going audit/research programmes as appropriate. Personnel The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic performance appraisal, in accordance with the Trust guidelines. The post holder is encouraged by the department to attend both personal and professional development activities that assist in their role and the service Please review the attached job description for full details of the role.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust