Band 7 Sonographer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Birmingham

University Hospitals Birmingham

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job summary:

We have three exciting sonographer positions available of UHB trust.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a highly specialised clinical ultrasound service ensuring effective patient treatment and diagnosis across the UHB NHS Trust.

The post holder will meet operational standards to ensure effective and progressive service delivery. They will be responsible for managing and prioritising workload and to produce comprehensive independent reports.

The post holder will work within professional boundaries to improve patient outcomes and take part in the training of others in the specialised field of ultrasound.

In addition to the delivery of the ultrasound service, the post holder will be responsible for

Training and development of appropriate staff in all aspects of clinical service
Development and implementation of U/S protocols
Contribution to research and development
Participation in extended service
Promotion of service and Imaging standards
Participation in audit and research

Main duties, tasks & skills required:

CLINICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the clinical skills required and the operation of ultrasound scanners demonstrating expertise in clinical practice and highly specialist knowledge and to give specialised advice to the multidisciplinary team on all aspects of ultrasound.
To independently compose using analytical and judgement skills, written reports for diagnosis/treatment for a range of ultrasound examinations in line with guidelines and protocols.
To work autonomously when justifying relevance of requests, taking into account previous examinations, reports and clinical history.
To contribute to the development and implementation of ultrasound protocols, procedures and techniques in conjunction with Radiologists and evidencebased advances in practice.
To ensure that all staff are appropriately supervised in order to maintain, monitor and constantly improve clinical standards of service provision combined with a high quality of patient care at all times.
To accurately record data concerning the patient's examination in line with IRMER 2000 legislation and factors relating to the patient's clinical condition, and details of any drugs administered.
To ensure the safe use of highly complex and potentially dangerous equipment in the departments.
To be responsible for maintaining strict infection control procedures and to ensure that all staff do likewise.

About us:

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment.

This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.

This is more than words. We are taking action.

Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.

We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description:

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification:
Qualifications:

Essential:

Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a post graduate accredited qualification in medical ultrasound

Must be state registered

Experience:

Essential:

Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required

Desirable:

IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system

Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols

Additional Criteria:

Essential:

To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner

Must be able to work effectively in a potentially high pressured, emotive environment

Must be committed to providing a high quality US service

Desirable:

Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process

**Disclosure and Barring Serv