Reporting Sonographer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
We are seeking a qualified Reporting Sonographer who will work as part of the Torbay South Devon Foundation Trust team. You should be able to work independently acquiring and interpreting diagnostic ultrasound images and then issuing clinical reports to referring clinician. The role includes acute and elective general ultrasound scans and obstetric work and includes some weekend working.
You will be responsible for performing all designated ultrasound scans to the required departmental standards and following departmental protocols.
You will actively contribute to the delivery of an efficient and highly skilled patient-focused ultrasound service, undertaking delegated tasks as required and supporting colleagues and the Team Lead in the provision of a high-quality ultrasound service.
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- You will be responsible for the safe and efficient use of expensive and complex technical equipment- each fragile transducer costs typically £6000 to replace and machine cost from £20,000-£120,00.
- Provision of a Sonographer led, diagnostic Ultrasound imaging for TSDFT Radiology department.
- Provide independent clinical opinion, via the CRIS system, on ultrasound examinations carried out, seeking senior colleague advice where required for management of patient care pathway.
- You will provide specialist training / mentoring and supervision for trainee advanced practitioners in all aspects of postgraduate clinical ultrasound education.
- You will assist in training and provide supervision for Ob/Gyn Registrars, radiologists registrars and student radiographers relevant scanning techniques as requirement for their qualification and training body.
- You will supervise and assist clerical staff, support workers, assistant practitioners, student radiographers and provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team of midwives, doctors and nurses.
- You will assist the superintendent in the appraisal and selection of ultrasound equipment for the Trust.
- You will participate in a 7 day service, including emergency obstetrics and gynaecology scans on Bank holidays
Working for our organisation
The Sonographer team consists of 12 WTE Radiographer and Midwife Sonographers, who undertake around 30,000 examinations/annum.
There are a total of 11 ultrasound rooms, 6 within the Women's Health Unit, 3 general ultrasound rooms in the main Radiology Dept and 2 at Newton Abbot Community Hospital. This service provides scanning support for the Acute medical, surgical, DVT, paediatric, Obstetric Gynaecology teams, GP, OP and IPs.
We have sonographers who are MSK specialists undertaking a wide range of diagnostic scans and therapeutic ultrasound guided steroid injections. One sonographer currently provides head and neck scanning and undertakes fine needle aspirations.
Our general Sonographer team also scan general paediatric patients, including baby hip screening. We have developed specialist training in Gynaecology service with endometriosis investigation which has vastly improved detection and avoids women waiting too long for treatment.
All general Sonographers take part in weekend and Bank Holidays working. The team are dedicated and proactive in providing a fluent service to meet the demands on service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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