Sonographer inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED 12 NOV 2024

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Sonographer

Band 7 1.0 (WTE) 37.5 hours per week

Job Summary:
The post holder will be required to work as an independent practitioner within the multi-disciplinary team in ultrasound to provide a high quality clinical service which includes the production of a diagnostic report for all examinations performed.

If you would like to develop your skills in Paediatric Ultrasound and are adaptable, friendly and enthusiastic, we would love to hear from you.

To perform all paediatric ultrasound examinations to a high standard including production of a diagnostic report, all necessary documentation and computer records.

About us

1. To perform all paediatric ultrasound examinations to a high standard including production of a diagnostic report, all necessary documentation and computer records

1. To assess the appropriateness of the examination from the information provided together with the clinical history from the patient using specialist knowledge, skills and experience.

1. To analyse the information fully and make a clinically based judgement on the type of examination to perform and be able to justify it.

1. To interpret and analyse the findings of the examination and complete a diagnosis from a range of differential diagnoses.

1. To use specialist knowledge, skills and experience to change or extend an examination as per your own judgement and assessment.

1. To be completely accountable for own actions including diagnosing and reporting

1. To have the autonomy of practise to discuss the results with the patient/parent /referring clinician.

1. To acquire diagnostic ultrasound images using dexterity, coordination and sensory skills, whilst accurately and physically positioning the patient, taking into account a full range of presentations, patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.

1. To demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge and competency in paediatric techniques and pathologies.

1. To be competent in the use of all ultrasound equipment for the acquisition, processing and manipulation of images.

1. To encourage and develop the highest professional and technical standards in all staff, using personal example and constructive supervision.

1. To personally maintain and improve practical and theoretical standards in paediatric ultrasound by ensuring ongoing and active personal CPD (Continued Professional Development)

1. To have shared responsibility in the arranging of patient appointments within the Ultrasound department.

1. To promote and develop all aspects of patient care, by pursuit of high professional standards, both personally and among all radiographic staff.

1. To maintain and develop effective communication links with patient, carers and other professionals within the Trust and be able to communicate, gain co-operation and deliver information where there are barriers to understanding.

1. To effectively manage time and workload without supervision, contributing to the delivery of an effective and responsive Radiology service.

1. To fully comply and ensure adherence with local rules, professional Codes of Conduct, guidelines governing the safe use of ultrasound in medicine (BMUS Safety guidelines, 2020) and codes of practice for radiation protection (IRMER, 2.

1. To participate in the governance of the department to ensure a safe working environment and reduce clinical risk by following all Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

1. To assist in the supervision, instruction and training of ultrasound staff, junior radiologists and students in the delivery of the service and assess and respond to their individual developmental needs.

1. To be involved in the maintenance and further development of quality assurance, quality control and audit procedures in the Ultrasound Department.

1. To assist in the research and preparation of papers, articles and posters for publication.

1. To formally lecture as and when required.

1. To review and comment on continuing appropriateness of accepted working practices within the ultrasound department.

1. To be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of all ultrasound equipment and report any faults and log them appropriately.