Reporting Sonographer

Job summary

Reporting Sonographer (minimum 3 years post graduate experience) to deliver community radiology services at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital. Part time, 15 hours per week (Thursdays and Fridays 8 00). Work independently with support from an Image Support Worker. Must be proficient in general, gynaecological and small parts ultrasound; vascular scanning (DVT) an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations in line with BMUS, NICE and NHS guidelines.
• Prioritise and organise own caseload and appointment schedules.
• Work autonomously within departmental protocols, making informed clinical decisions and seeking second opinion when required.
• Prepare comprehensive diagnostic reports and return them to the referring clinician.
• Accountable for professional actions, including reporting, and supervise and support junior staff.
• Participate in CPD, peer review meetings and audit with external NHS providers.

Professional registration

• Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in radiography or equivalent professional radiography qualification.
• Post graduate Certificate / Diploma / MSc in Medical Ultrasound.

Experience

• Experienced Sonographer, minimum 3 years post graduate experience.
• Advanced ultrasound clinical practice (e.g. MSK, vascular, interventional).
• Experience supervising and training Sonographers and trainee Sonographers at M level.
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017.
• Proficient use of PACS, RIS and CR Systems at key user level.

Skills and knowledge

• Excellent communication, including persuasive, motivational, negotiating, empathic or reassurance skills.
• Ability to interpret scans, diagnose and report accurately.
• Audience specific communication in difficult or emotive situations.
• Strong organisational ability to plan workload and appointment schedules.
• IT competence to record and generate clinical observations.
• Valid UK driver's licence.
• Advanced ultrasound skills for independent caseload management.
• Self directed clinical service delivery and decision making.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Visa sponsorship

Due to recent changes in UK immigration rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants without the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website.