Job Description

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.



Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team



Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.



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.