Practitioner sonographer Work, Jobs in Blackburn, Lan (with Salaries)

Reporting Sonographer
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust —Blackburn
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Patient care
- Data entry
Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
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Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
It would also suit a trainee or newly qualified Sonographer as full clinical support will be provided. You will independently and autonomously undertake a wide…
£49,387 - £56,515 a year
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Reporting Sonographer
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust —Blackburn
To acquire to a high standard diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations taking into account…
£49,387 - £56,515 a year

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Reporting Sonographer

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust -
Blackburn

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Job details

Full-time
£49,387 - £56,515 a year

Qualifications

Ultrasound
Patient care
Data entry

Full job description

Reporting Sonographer or Vascular Scientist required to join friendly supportive team of Sonographers. Full or part time positions available.

Teaching Hospital currently training direct entry and in house Ultrasound Students to PGD and MSC level and supporting progression for single modules for current Sonographers PGC.

Students can apply.

Previous applicants need not apply.

To undertake a range Ultrasound examinations within scope of clinical expertise and knowledge with training. This may include the following examinations; Obstetric, Gynaecological, General Abdominal, Vascular, and additional examinations depending on training and knowledge base.

Adapt clinical remit in line with Departmental Service needs. This may include training to undertake newly developed ultrasound procedures.

To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and knowledge.

To assist in the establishment of standards and guidelines for best practice and propose changes in procedures and protocols in the department.

To assist in the training of Student Sonographers in support of service continuity.

To have an interest in all aspects of Ultrasound, with the ability to develop skills in new technology.

Assess requests imaging: justifying and/or authorising such requests as appropriate, liaise with Radiology/Radiography colleagues when specialist input, or advice regarding alternative imaging is required.

To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures/views are considered prior to patient departure from the Department.

Provide a highly specialist clinical service and advice in the form of prompt formal written and verbal reports on ultrasound studies to the referring clinician.

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large
integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over
700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom
are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

Clinical

Function as a key member of the Radiology team.

To receive, register and be responsible for entering accurate data entry onto the RIS (Radiology Information System).

To acquire to a high standard diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary (presentations include distressed children, unconscious
patients and uncooperative patients).

To have excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of imaging equipment and techniques which may need to be modified in an appropriate manner to obtain the optimum image.

To review current literature regarding current best practice and suggest change where necessary to the departmental imaging protocols.

To ensure all appropriate infection control measures are utilised, paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linens.

Work as a senior member of a multi-disciplinary team, when undertaking ultrasound procedures to provide a high quality of service to patient’s.

Maintain and safely use highly specialised and expensive equipment (£30,000+) used by self and others.

To undertake other duties as and when required by the demands of the Clinical Lead.

Be responsible for the delivery of clinical expertise in all aspects of patient care within the department.

At all times behave in a manner appropriate to the professional code of conduct of a State Registered Radiographer.

General

Ensure a high quality of service within the Radiology Department or associated locations.

To participate in the safe transfer of patients and equipment within the department and hospital respectively, using manual handling guidelines and risk assessment.

Be able to exercise personal responsibility and make decisions in unpredictable situations.

Would long term reduce locum fees and retain sonographers
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Maintain knowledge of the equipment to promote safe, effective and efficient handling within the clinical setting, to uphold COSHH (2002), Health and Safety guidelines.

To attend departmental meetings as required to comment on departmental related issues.

To reflect on systems of work and communicate areas of deficit or potential advancement to the Radiology Management Team.

To adapt and quickly respond to changes in service, patients or departmental need.

Keep equipment, work areas and accessories clean and tidy. Be aware of all procedures to promote infection control and reduce cross infection.

Be familiar with the range of technical applications available on imaging equipment.

To complete all paperwork pertaining to compliance with Trust policies e.g. incident forms.

Take responsibility for decisions undertaken when using own initiative whenever the situation demands e.g. referral to the Child Protection Team if applicable.

To demonstrate a wide range of problem solving skills involving allocation of staff due to absence and associated adequate service provision.

To conduct examinations according to protocol for a range of clinical trials.

To participate in extended, 7 day provision of Ultrasound Services (including Public Holidays) in accordance with the requirements of the service.

To practice on multiple sites within the Trusts catchment area.

Communication

Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to the patient and referring clinician related to diagnosis.

Provide and receive highly complex information which requires empathy and reassurance and often involves overcoming barriers to
understanding.

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