Sonographer

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To undertake ultrasound within your area of specialty.

To maintain a high standard of work and to strive for continual improvements in Ultrasound standards and patient care.

To obtain high quality diagnostic images.

Triage workflow and patients in the area within which they are working by collaborating with colleagues to maximize departmental efficiency.

To establish and maintain a good working relationship with other members of staff and disciplines.

The Ultrasound service within Radiology, is part of the Specialist Clinical Services care Group.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a motivated, experienced individual to provide professional and clinical expertise within our Obstetric and Non Obstetric Ultrasound services.

As part of our experienced team, you will need to share clinical knowledge, provide teaching, and mentor and support staffduring Ultrasound training.

To be qualified to perform ultrasound examinations, independently performing and independently providing a diagnostic report on a minimum of 95% of all examinations.

The post holder will be required to work at the sites below:

City Hospital Campus,

Queens Medical Centre Campus

Nottingham Treatment Centre

To perform high quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provide a concise detailed report of the findings in accordance with the departmental protocols and procedures.

To explain procedures to patients in a manner that facilitates their full understanding of the examination, and to ensure that informed consent is obtained.

Effectively communicate the scan findings to the patient, having a caring attitude, display empathy and provide support when needed.

Effectively communicate scan findings to clinicians.

Maintain a good standard of self-discipline and follow NUH Values and Behaviours policy.

Assist the Ultrasound Modality manager in the management of the service as requested.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

There are Nursery facilities located on each NUH campus.

Nottingham is a friendly City with excellent leisure facilities, shops and beautiful countryside within easy reach.

Training & Qualifications

Experience

Communication and relationship

Analytical and Judgement skill

Planning and organisation skil

Physical skills

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