Bank Sonographer inGreat Yarmouth inGreat Yarmouth PUBLISHED THU 13 FEB 2025
Main responsibilities include performing and reporting ultrasound examinations according to department protocols, ensuring high standards of patient care, and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. Sonographers are also expected to maintain patient confidentiality, supervise the training of student sonographers, and adhere to all Trust policies, contributing to continuous professional development and quality assurance within the department. This position emphasises a patient-focused approach and effective communication with both patients and team members.
We are looking for enthusiastic bank sonographers to join our small, forward thinking friendly Ultrasound department here at the James Paget University Hospital.
Applicants must possess a Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent) in Ultrasound and must be registered with the HCPC or other relevant professional body. Recent NHS experience is required and all applicants must meet the requirements of the role. The role is open to UK residents only.
Sessions undertaking general medical, gynaecological, musculoskeletal and obstetric (week-days only) examinations are available depending on expertise and experience.
There is an active training programme in place within the department that all staff are involved in. The Ultrasound Department has BMUS endorsement for its preceptorship programme, one of a few departments across the country. We have a good support network from our Radiology colleagues and provide CPD activities within the department.
The Trust opened its Community Diagnostic Centre in 2024 which offers a 7 day, 8am-8pm service to the local population. As there is a requirement to provide ultrasound sessions in the CDC, evening and weekend sessions are available should you wish.
Some of the main duties of the job are as follows;
- To undertake a clinical commitment working to the department protocols and scanning guidelines providing a patient focussed service
- To ensure that the highest standards are delivered within the resources available to the department
- To work closely with other professionals within the clinical team to maintain the highest standards of service provision
- To work closely and collaboratively with those Directorates to whom a service is provided
About us
This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder.
Advanced Clinical Practice
- To perform and report ultrasound examinations according to departmental protocols and guidelines
- To act as a role model
- To take responsibility for your own actions whilst working alone but also to work as part of a wider team
- To supervise and participate in the practical training of student sonographers and/or other medical staff, as required
- To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Quality and Audit
- To be familiar with and adhere to all the Trusts policies, procedures and protocols
- To ensure all standards of ultrasound are maintained in accordance with expected national standards; also to be aware of current ultrasound developments
- Be able to demonstrate evidence of ongoing Continued Professional Development
- To be responsible for the safe use of ultrasound equipment and to report any equipment fault without delay
- To maintain elements of statutory training and adhere to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
Communication
- To maintain high standards of record keeping, both manually and electronically
- To communicate with patients with a sympathetic and understanding manner
- To liaise with wards and other departments within the hospital
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