Enhanced Practice Sonographer

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The main duties of this role are to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including Paediatrics and EPC).

We train student Sonographers on a regular basis and the successful candidates would play a key role in this training.

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• DCR or Degree in Radiography
• Up to date CPD file
• CASE Accredited Post graduate Diploma in ultrasound covering modules of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (to include EPC) .

Desirable criteria

• Post Gard Diploma in Ultrasound to include Abdominal Ultrasound Module
• MSC in Ultrasound
• HCPC (or other Professional body) registration

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of training experience for award of post graduate diploma in ultrasound
• NT accreditation
• Post qualification independent NHS practice experience

Desirable criteria

• Trainee mentoring experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Be able to care and show empathy to all patients.
• Deal sensitively with patients from all cultural backgrounds
• Ability to pass on knowledge to others in a clear and concise way
• To competently undertake full range of ultrasound examinations in Obstetrics, Gynae and General Medical.
• Proven computer skills
• Dexterity, coordination and sensory skills
• Legible handwriting
• To assume correct scanning position in order to minimise RSI, neck and back injuries

Desirable criteria

• ECDL

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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