Sonographer

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Job overview

We are looking for a Reporting Sonographer for our Maternity & Gynaecology Department.

Performing and reporting ultrasound scans for obstetrics, including screening for nuchal translucency , anomaly , growth scans , early pregnancy and gynaecology scans

We will consider applicants who do not meet all of the essential criteria into a developmental Band 6 to Band 7 role.

We only accept applications from a PG certificate in medical ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology from a CASE accredited institute

Main duties of the job

Performing transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound scans for all types of obstetric and gynaecology scans. Reporting findings and making appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary team as well as communicating findings to patients.

Working for our organisation

The Maternity Ultrasound Department consists of a team of sonographers, 2 healthcare assistants and 2 fetal medicine specialists.

The department provides ultrasound scans throughout pregnancy as well as gynaecological scans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Formulate and issue clinical reports.

To assist in training of student sonographers

To promote and encourage good effective professional practices in the department by Independently undertake and interpret obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations at the main Royal Berkshire Hospital site and at satellite units.

To participate in advanced clinical based practice.

To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision making.

To assist and encourage service development and innovation.

To have a professional and courteous manner and always uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department.

Observe confidentiality with respect to the trust patient, staff and NHS information at all times.

To participate in out of hours work as required.

To undertake other duties not specified here but within the general scope and grade of the post, which may be delegated from time to time by the Lead Practitioner/Manager.

Person specification

qualification and experience

• Extensive post graduate experience in a wide range of obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examinations Experience of:
• quality and clinical audit
• statistical analysis
• teaching, training and mentoring Minimum of two years’ experience in reporting of complex ultrasound, with Fetal Anomaly Screening Track record of effective staff supervision, teaching and training Participation in internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures Experience of problem solving, critical analysis and change management Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit

experience

• ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Education / Qualifications & Training
• Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) Or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae)
• DQASS or FMF accreditation in 1st trimester screening Experience
• Postgraduate ultrasound experience
• Experience within a maternity unit Professional Skills
• IT literacy
• Good ultrasound skills, being able to produce high quality images and interpret their relevance Interpersonal Skills
• Communication: Excellent oral and written skills with patients and staff inside/outside the Trust.
• Team working skills: to ensure team objectives/deadlines are met.
• Assertive, self-confident & pro-active.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to organise own work.
• Self –motivated & able to work under own initiative and take independent decisions.
• Personal development.

• Motivation to train and extend role.
• Ability to demonstrate a caring attitude towards patients.
• Clean neat appearance.
• Flexibility around

• experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.

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