Advanced Practice Sonographer

The post holder will be a very experienced Sonographer with significant NHS service, able to work autonomously within the ultrasound department, accountable for their own professional actions. The post holder will assess and manage ultrasound requests giving advice and reports to patients and clinicians at the time of examination. There is a high level of commitment to the training of student Sonographers and proven experience in this area is essential. The post holder will ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care, and contribute to the management of the Department. This person will be working closely within a multidisciplinary team. There is an expectation that the successful candidate is experienced in abdominal scanning, gynaecology (transabdominal and transvaginal scanning), small parts and MSK scanning Expected to work across all Bromley sites (PRUH, Orpington Hospital and Beckenham Beacon Hospital).,

• To provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of ultrasound services to the agreed standards in the general ultrasound department.
• To take responsibility for own case load and report independently on the images at the time of the examination and to discuss results, give reassurance when appropriate to patients
• To be accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of Practice and professional guidelines
• To communicate complex information relating to conditions and procedures to staff, patients and carers, and ensure informed consent for examinations.
• For further information please see Job Description attached.
  
  King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible