County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track record of success.

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated sonographer ready to develop your skills, within a friendly, highly supportive team providing high quality ultrasound services in County Durham and Darlington?

Do you have a PgC / PgD or DMU in any given area of ultrasound and a desire to develop your independent ultrasound skills and expertise? If so we would be are very interested in hearing from.

We offer a range of Ultrasound examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal, small parts musculoskeletal and Doppler.

All rooms have high specification equipment, most of which have been recently upgraded.

We are fully committed to CPD and encourage ongoing training.

Experience is desirable, although newly qualified sonographers will be considered.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Robert Kent, Consultant Sonographer.

Main duties of the job

To produce high quality diagnostic ultrasound reports, which make a positive contribution to patient management.

Application of clinical governance to ultrasound technique and practice to include regular development and improvement of both application and service through evidence based practice.

To safely and effectively operate ultrasound equipment.

Maintain high standards whilst working under pressure.

Participate in audit, quality improvement and continuing professional development.

To deal effectively with unpredictable patient demands and to maintain the high level of concentration required for performing and reporting ultrasound procedures.

To perform regular quality assurance checks on equipment and troubleshoot potential equipment problems.

Document equipment malfunctions and report to the Ultrasound Manager.

To regularly carry out clinical audit and participate in clinical trials, research and development.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be one of a team of sonographers accountable for the delivery of a high quality ultrasound service

To provide high standards of patient care in a safe, clean and tidy working environment, observing all Trust and departmental policies and to maintain professional and personal standards. Also required to deal with difficult and potentially aggressive patients and their relatives. To effectively manage unpredictable patient demands.

To provide a full ultrasound scanning and reporting service for in patients, out patients and GP referrals, identifying pathologies and reporting diagnoses and /or suggesting other imaging as required.

To supervise Radiographer assistants in their activities within the Ultrasound suite.

To contribute to the ultrasound training of others including radiographers, radiology registrars and various other doctors as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DMU/PGD/MSc
• NHS experience required

Desirable

• Desire to progress

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of CPD
• Able to compose own reports
• Workflow organisation on any scale

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Technical expertise
• Ability to work autonomously
• Wide range of scanning examinations
• Ability to question reason for referral
• Knowledge of Radiology Information systems
• Computer literate
• Ability to adapt to new technology
• Good communicator
• Evidence of previous research and audit

Desirable

• Responds well to change
• Will continue to improve performance
• Accountable
• Understands work dynamics
• Knowledge of the interface of the information systems
• Proven teaching abilities

Special Requirements

Essential

• Willing to lead by example
• Flexible
• Caring
• Empathetic

Desirable

• Keen to develop

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

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