Sonographer

Our department is accredited with Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) demonstrating our commitment to providing a high-quality service. The sonographer team undertakes a wide variety of examinations including abdominal, gynaecology, obstetrics, vascular, MSK and head & neck across three departments. Each specialism is led by a Specialist Advanced Practitioner Sonographer (Afc Band 8A) some of whom also perform interventional procedures.

You would be required to provide a high quality ultrasound service within your area of clinical competence working within the department protocols, seeking advice as and when necessary from Sonographer Clinical Leads and Consultant Radiologists. You will be accountable for your own professional actions.

With our recent appointment of a Consultant Sonographer, we now have a service which encompasses all levels of practice and roles outlined in the Sonographer Career Framework. Our vision is to further shape and develop our workforce providing increased opportunities for sonographers wanting to progress clinically and professionally for the benefit of our patients.

Main duties of the job

Undertake examinations in ultrasound, using established directorate and departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.

Select imaging modalities and techniques appropriate to the needs of the patient.

Compile a personal and professional portfolio in conjunction with the PDR process and undertake reflective practice.

Utilise the department CRIS and PACS system so as to maintain the electronic management of a patient throughout their time in the department and enter required data as specified in the department policy.

Have knowledge about and participate in the departmental Quality Assurance Programme and be involved in future developments.

Monitor the quality of own work and that of others in own area and alert manager to quality issues.

Be involved in the development and review of policies, protocols and guidelines in each designated area by cascading up-to-date knowledge learnt through the relevant professional bodies.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

Sheffield Teaching Hospital has a reimbursement of removal expenses policy to help support new Trust employees and their families relocating to the Sheffield area. To discuss whether an application under this policy would be considered please contact the recruiting manager.