Midwifery Ultrasonographer

• To support the Superintendent sonographer in the provision of a professional ultrasound service. • The role of the post holder (sonographer) is to perform and report independently on a wide range of ultrasound examinations. This includes Doppler and obstetric scans, as necessary throughout pregnancy. • 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. They also supervise anyone working with them such as recently qualified sonographers and radiographic assistants. • The sonographer participates in CPD and other developmental activities and takes part in research/audit as required. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. Job description Job responsibilities • To support the Superintendent sonographer in the provision of a professional ultrasound service. • The role of the post holder (sonographer) is to perform and report independently on a wide range of ultrasound examinations. This includes Doppler and obstetric scans, as necessary throughout pregnancy. • 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. They also supervise anyone working with them such as recently qualified sonographers and radiographic assistants. • The sonographer participates in CPD and other developmental activities and takes part in research/audit as required. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.