Sonographer - Bedford, United Kingdom - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
We are seeking a qualified sonographer with UK experience to join our friendly team on the Bedford Hospital Site.
You will work in both the obstetric and main ultrasound departments performing a variety of scans to include general, gynaecological and obstetric scans( nuchal, anomaly and growth scans, Uterine artery / Umbilical artery dopplers and cervical length scans).
Team working is of paramount importance and any new recruit will be welcomed and nurtured in a supportive environment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathic and friendly sonographer with excellent communication skills. You must be a team player with an open minded and flexible approach to working.
Our team consists of the lead sonographer, deputy and 8 other sonographers supported by nurses, CSW's, radiologists and admin staff.
We are committed to CPD and there will be an opportunity to train, learn and develop new skills.
Come and join our team.
You will be expected to provide a high level of expertise in Gen Abdominal/Doppler/ Obs and Gynae US scanning and must be able to independently dictate and report on your findings.
At Bedford Hospital Site we work closely with the radiologists, medical staff, nurses and support staff to provide an effective patient focussed service.
For further information or to arrange a visit contact Caroline Byrne Lead sonographer on ext 4025
Although we are committed to learning and development, skills and experience from your previous employment will be required in order for your time with us to be a real success.
To make an accurate diagnosis from the ultrasound scan and to issue a factual report for each scan performed, collaborating with professional colleagues when necessary.
To safely use all ultrasound equipment, to be able to resolve first line problems, recording accurate details of equipment faults, reporting faults and liaising with and supervising engineers.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.
As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care.The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.- To organise and coordinate the area to which they are rostered, undertaking general and Doppler exams ensuring that work is appropriately prioritised and working according to their professional training.
- To maintain clinical standards according to the departments written protocols and guidelines, ensuring that patient care is paramount in the general ultrasound department and obstetric unit.
- On a daily basis to undertake a wide range of complex ultrasound examinations interpreting and analysing the clinical and nonclinical facts on the request card, following established protocols in a timely and confident manner. This will require an in depth knowledge of equipment and its capabilities to be able to adapt technique to suit patient condition.
- To make an accurate diagnosis from the ultrasound scan and to issue a factual report for each scan performed, collaborating with professional colleagues when necessary.
- To safely use all ultrasound equipment, to be able to resolve first line problems, recording accurate details of equipment faults and reporting faults, liaising with and supervising engineers.
- To accurately input details on to both the Radiology Information System(CRIS) and PACS
- To interrogate the system(s) for patient details, updating and recording information as required.
- To understand the appointment system for the speciality/ area(s) in which the sonographer works.
- To be fully conversant with the department guidelines, policies
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