Ultrasound Clinical Specialist Sonographer

• To provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of ultrasound services to the agreed standards in the general ultrasound department. • To take responsibility for own case load and report independently on the images at the time of the examination and to discuss results, give reassurance when appropriate to patients • To be accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of Practice and professional guidelines • To communicate complex information relating to conditions and procedures to staff, patients and carers, and ensure informed consent for examinations. • To position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with the patients needs. • Deputise for the Clinical Specialist Manager in their absence. • Provide input into the overall staffing strategy for the Ultrasound Department, to enable smooth running of the service. This will include the re-allocation of workload and/or resources as necessary. • To undertake specific roles in the day-to-day management of the department and will have specific duties within the service for which they will be expected to be responsible. • To supervise, train and appraise student sonographer and Radiology registrars. • Assess Radiology Registrar competency prior to them starting their own ultrasound lists and doing on call. • Have a recognised professional qualification either as a Diagnostic Radiographer with the Healthcare Profession Council (HCPC) or other professional body. • Hold recognised Post graduate medical ultrasound qualification from an accredited higher educational institution (HEI). • Responsible for own continued profession development (CPD) undertaking various evidenced activities. • Develop working partnerships and encourage effective communication between stakeholders. • Anticipate barriers to effective communication and take steps to improve them. • Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth operation of services. Job description Job responsibilities • To provide timely, efficient and courteous provision of ultrasound services to the agreed standards in the general ultrasound department. • To take responsibility for own case load and report independently on the images at the time of the examination and to discuss results, give reassurance when appropriate to patients • To be accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of Practice and professional guidelines • To communicate complex information relating to conditions and procedures to staff, patients and carers, and ensure informed consent for examinations. • To position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with the patients needs. • Deputise for the Clinical Specialist Manager in their absence. • Provide input into the overall staffing strategy for the Ultrasound Department, to enable smooth running of the service. This will include the re-allocation of workload and/or resources as necessary. • To undertake specific roles in the day-to-day management of the department and will have specific duties within the service for which they will be expected to be responsible. • To supervise, train and appraise student sonographer and Radiology registrars. • Assess Radiology Registrar competency prior to them starting their own ultrasound lists and doing on call. • Have a recognised professional qualification either as a Diagnostic Radiographer with the Healthcare Profession Council (HCPC) or other professional body. • Hold recognised Post graduate medical ultrasound qualification from an accredited higher educational institution (HEI). • Responsible for own continued profession development (CPD) undertaking various evidenced activities. • Develop working partnerships and encourage effective communication between stakeholders. • Anticipate barriers to effective communication and take steps to improve them. • Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth operation of services.