£61.93k – £68.68k per annum

Detailed job description and main 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 caseload 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
patient’s 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 reallocation 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 sonographers and Radiology registrars.
• Assess Radiology Registrar competency before they start their 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 a recognised Postgraduate medical ultrasound qualification from an accredited higher educational
institution (HEI).
• Responsible for own continued professional 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.

Person specification

NHS experience

Essential criteria

Recent NHS experience
Minimum of 2 years experience as a qualified sonographer
Pg Dip in medical ultrasound or equivalent professional qualification
Evidence of relevant continuous professional development (CPD)

Desirable criteria

Health Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download