Ultrasound Sonographer

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a motivated Sonographer to join the team, responsible for performing diverse ultrasound scans. This independent role involves ensuring high standards of clinical practice and providing exceptional patient care, with opportunities for mentoring junior staff. The position is based within a pioneering Community Diagnostic Centre in Oxford.

Qualifications

• Registered with RCT, HCPC, or ASSR.
• Experience in NHS is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations and produce diagnostic images.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and keep detailed records.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff as needed.

Skills

Autonomy

Patient Communication

Clinical Practice Standards

Mentoring

Attention to Detail

Education

PGDip in Medical Ultrasound/DMU or equivalent

Job description

You'll be responsible for performing and reporting a variety of ultrasound scans, including gynaecological, general, vascular, abdominal, soft tissue, and small parts imaging. This role offers autonomy, allowing you to conduct unsupervised scans and provide independent reports, playing a crucial part in patient diagnosis and care.

Main duties of the job

In this role, youll ensure patients receive exceptional care, from clear communication about procedures to making specialist recommendations and suggesting follow-up actions when necessary. Youll be legally and professionally accountable for your work, taking a lead in maintaining high standards of clinical practice.

About us

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Perspectum has partnered with the prestigious Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUH) to establish Oxford's first and only Community Diagnostic Centre. Our mission is to provide accessible, comfortable, and advanced diagnostic care right within the community

Job responsibilities

• Set up and maintain ultrasound equipment
• Perform ultrasound examinations on patients as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multiprofessional team, meeting professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
• Produce images resulting from the ultrasound examinations
• Interpret ultrasound images to aid patient diagnosis
• Carry out training on ultrasound equipment for other healthcare professionals
• Address patients concerns before, during and after ultrasound examinations
• Keep up to date records of scans performed and images produced
• Refer patients to other healthcare professionals and facilities, when necessary
• Soothe and reassuring nervous or anxious patients
• To assess and justify referrals under Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000, (IR(ME)R2000), following practitioner guidelines.
• To independently assess each patient and adapt techniques according to the needs of the patient.
• To vet within guidelines and assess referrals as required.
• To supervise junior staff, and act as a mentor for newly qualified staff.
• To relate to all patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide acaring and confidential service.
• To perform intravenous contrast agent injections when required, subject to satisfactory completion of arecognised course of training
• To demonstrate dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail in the preparation of specialist equipment forprocedures to be undertaken within the unit whilst adhering to CDC policies e.g., intravenous drugadministration, taking blood samples.
• To manage own workload and organise departmental workload when necessary.
• To supervise areas of the department in the absence of more senior staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You should hold a relevant qualification (PGDip in Medical Ultrasound/DMU or equivalent) and be registered with RCT, HCPC, or ASSR.

Experience

• We are seeking a motivated, compassionate sonographer with NHS experience who can work independently and confidently. The ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and manage your workload efficiently is essential. Ideally, you'll have experience teaching and mentoring junior staff although this is not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.