Paediatric Reporting Sonographer

Applicants are invited to join our small team of friendly sonographers at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Some knowledge and experience in paediatric ultrasound is required, however additional specialist paediatric training will be given to the successful candidate.

As a reporting paediatric Sonographer, the successful applicant will be primarily based in the main radiology department at Birmingham Children's Hospital, or in the ultrasound rooms in the out-patient clinic or emergency department

The aim of this role is to work as an independent reporting Sonographer, performing specialised paediatric ultrasound examinations to a high standard, formulating concise and accurate reports and communicating results to the appropriate clinician. In this manner, delivering a safe, effective and efficient service that meets both patient/families/carers, and staff requirements and the Vision of Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., To have specialist knowledge and skills for interpreting, reporting and diagnosing a range of complex patient conditions for paediatric ultrasound examinations undertaken.

To use analytical and judgement skills to interpret complex ultrasound imaging, where accuracy is required to differentiate between normaland pathological findings.

To provide a diagnostic, authorised report of the clinical findings toclinicians.

Prioritise, justify and manage workload as an individual and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Provide theoretical and clinical training for Trainee Sonographers, Specialist Registrars and Student Radiographers.

Be required to work collaboratively with clinical, managerial and admin colleagues to develop and enhance ultrasound imaging services.

Be responsible for own CPD and professional and personal development through personal study, reflection, attendance at MDT meetings and ultrasound education meetings. They will participate and support clinical audit and quality assurance testing, promoting the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within ultrasound imaging.

Follow policies, procedures and protocols relating to and underpinning the ultrasound service in line with guidance from Royal College of Radiologists and College of Radiographers.

Work flexibly to meet the demands of the service and be required to participate in 08:00 - 20:00 service provision including weekends as rostered.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.