Link Grade Sonographer inChertsey inChertsey PUBLISHED MON 11 NOV 2024

Abdominal, Small parts and Gynaecology Ultrasound

Are you looking to develop your career and expand your knowledge ? Then this is the post for you! The Ultrasound department provides a wide ranging service including, abdominal, small parts and gynaecological scans. In addition there will be a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skills and knowledge with HyCoSy, CEUS, FNA's, MSK and Vascular ultrasound. A wide range of examinations are performed by Sonographers including In Patients, AE, OP and GPs.

We have a Link Grade competency system in place so for Sonographers with 2 years post graduate experience and any specialist training in the above can apply for an upgrade to 8a. Graduates without any specialist training will be employed initially at band 7 level and then will be supported to achieve relevant competencies for 8a

The post holder will

• Assess and perform own specialist casework in area of specialism e.g. Musculoskeletal or Interventional e.g. HyCoSy, CEUS, FNA or Breast ultrasound etc.
• Responsible for regular QA [every 3months] of at least one ultrasound scanner.
• Provide training to other staff in own specialism.

• Lead in clinical audit and undertake research in area of specialism.
• Perform and report in general medical, gynaecology, small parts and vascular ultrasound to provide a high quality patient focussed service.
• Continue to develop ones' own knowledge, practice and development through continued professional development
• Regular attendance at discrepancy meetings and MDT's.
• Discrepancies /interesting cases submitted to Consultant Sonographer on a weekly basis.
• Submit and present pathological case studies to sonographers on educational half days.

About us

• To demonstrate a high standard of ultrasound skills and interpretation of diagnostic ultrasound information in line with the departmental evidence based protocols.
• Implement and participate in QA of all Imaging Ultrasound scanners.
• To prioritise the departmental workload on a day to day basis
• Be responsible for time management and prioritising your own workload.
• Act as supervisor / mentor to sonographers & student sonographers.
• Communicate incidents/complaints to the Superintendent Sonographer and participate in the investigations of complaints.
• Assist in developing and maintaining evidence-based quality standards that are regularly audited, and initiate appropriate changes in practice.
• Active involvement in service development, improvement and redesign.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective patient management.