Sonographer

To support the department's Sonographers in the provision of a professional extended 7 day ultrasound service.

The role of the post holder (sonographer) is to perform and report independently on a wide range of non-obstetric ultrasound examinations. This includes MSK, renal, abdominal, Doppler, gynaecological and some small parts scans, plus early pregnancy scanning as required by our gynaecology run Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit.

As well as writing reports for the medical profession and keeping appropriate records, the sonographer is required to communicate potentially distressing diagnoses directly to patients, and refer these patients appropriately.

The maintenance of a high standard of patient care and medical ethics is essential.

The sonographer is involved in the clinical training of ultrasound trainees and other medical personnel., Clinical:

The sonographer provides a highly specialist clinical technical service using ultrasound scans to carry out diagnosis. The sonographer analyses complex data and is expected to obtain maximum possible diagnostic information taking into account any anatomical or pathological limitations.

The sonographer must possess a high level of specialist knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures and/or the highest level in-depth expertise in a particular area of ultrasound comparable to senior clinicians.

The sonographer is required to have the appropriate technical skill to operate the ultrasound machinery safely and effectively.

The sonographer must carry out and report on abdominal and gynaecological ultrasound scans. These are usually unsupervised, but consultation with peers, referring consultants and consultant radiologists may be necessary in some difficult cases. These scans may arise from in-patients, out-patients, A&E or GP referrals.

The sonographer is expected to scan in a variety of settings and locations: scans are performed in the main and satellite departments, also in other specialist departments including one-stop clinics

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are