Ultrasonographer

Roles and responsibilities Clinical Practice: • To perform a wide range of obstetric, early pregnancy and gynaecological examinations and write reports appropriate to the examination on all patients seen within the department. • To report all ultrasound examinations in accordance with the scheme of work and departmental protocols. • To report, document and follow-up all cases for the FASP audit. • To liaise with obstetricians and staff of the antenatal clinics and co-ordinate appointments. • To clinically vet all obstetric and gynae ultrasound requests • To undertake the day to day booking, filing and maintenance of patient records, both manual and computer-based, as required. To strictly adhere to the data protection act. Professional Leadership: • To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care and have a positive experience. • To act as a positive role model. • To provide clinical support and advice for colleagues within the department and across the Directorate. • To ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to and that all working areas are kept clean and safe. Organisational and Professional Development: • To participate in the clinical training of clinicians undergoing the basic RCOG Module 2 in ultrasound scanning. • To participate in CPD and take an active role in the weekly educational meetings and discussions. • To ensure the safe and appropriate use of all the ultrasound machines and provide basic care in their maintenance. To report and record all equipment faults. • To ensure that all staff are aware of the confidential aspects of care in relation to the data protection act. Job description Job responsibilities Roles and responsibilities Clinical Practice: • To perform a wide range of obstetric, early pregnancy and gynaecological examinations and write reports appropriate to the examination on all patients seen within the department. • To report all ultrasound examinations in accordance with the scheme of work and departmental protocols. • To report, document and follow-up all cases for the FASP audit. • To liaise with obstetricians and staff of the antenatal clinics and co-ordinate appointments. • To clinically vet all obstetric and gynae ultrasound requests • To undertake the day to day booking, filing and maintenance of patient records, both manual and computer-based, as required. To strictly adhere to the data protection act. Professional Leadership: • To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care and have a positive experience. • To act as a positive role model. • To provide clinical support and advice for colleagues within the department and across the Directorate. • To ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to and that all working areas are kept clean and safe. Organisational and Professional Development: • To participate in the clinical training of clinicians undergoing the basic RCOG Module 2 in ultrasound scanning. • To participate in CPD and take an active role in the weekly educational meetings and discussions. • To ensure the safe and appropriate use of all the ultrasound machines and provide basic care in their maintenance. To report and record all equipment faults. • To ensure that all staff are aware of the confidential aspects of care in relation to the data protection act.