Sonographer

Clinical • To provide a consistently high standard of sonography to aid clinicians in achieving an accurate diagnosis • To produce comprehensive independent ultrasound reports in accordance with department protocols • To receive, manage and prioritise referrals based on clinical information provided and department booking protocols • To undertake examinations in a professional manner and provide a consistent high standard of care and attention to patients at all times thus maintaining the quality standards of the Trust • To liaise and communicate with other members of the multidisciplinary team both within and outside the department • To provide clinical supervision to staff within the team and other disciplines • To observe Trust policy on reporting of incidents • To be responsible for the care of all ultrasound equipment and accessories including maintaining a high level of cleanliness, reporting faults to the line manager without delay • To promote and maintain good working relationships with other teams and departments within the hospital and external referrers Job description Job responsibilities Clinical • To provide a consistently high standard of sonography to aid clinicians in achieving an accurate diagnosis • To produce comprehensive independent ultrasound reports in accordance with department protocols • To receive, manage and prioritise referrals based on clinical information provided and department booking protocols • To undertake examinations in a professional manner and provide a consistent high standard of care and attention to patients at all times thus maintaining the quality standards of the Trust • To liaise and communicate with other members of the multidisciplinary team both within and outside the department • To provide clinical supervision to staff within the team and other disciplines • To observe Trust policy on reporting of incidents • To be responsible for the care of all ultrasound equipment and accessories including maintaining a high level of cleanliness, reporting faults to the line manager without delay • To promote and maintain good working relationships with other teams and departments within the hospital and external referrers