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Sonographer

Reference #
GDSONCUK00
Job type
Permanent
Salary / Rate
Up to £50K per annum
Location
South West - Portsmouth

The purpose of the Sonographer job is to manage the day to day patients allocated for examination within the Ultrasound Department. The Sonographer may be part of an allocated team of radiographers and support staff and provide the necessary professional and clinical practice support for the team and peers. Alternatively, the Sonographer may act as an autonomous practitioner where supervision and support may be at a distance. The coordination and facilitation of activities during the shift is essential to ensure a seamless service to patients. Like all professional positions, the Sonographer has a professional obligation for training and development and audit within the sphere and scope of practice within the department.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • The Sonographer delivers patient focussed care which includes; assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care in line with this model of care.
  • Through a system of workload and dependency scoring, feeds back to supervisors and managers on resource issues related to direct patient care. Collects data for matching workload with available resource. The management of resource includes adopting policies on procurement of equipment and supplies.
  • Assists in the Implementing and support of other staff grades in the Department specific induction and training programmes for new staff. Plays a key participative role in the delivery of education and training programmes related to the speciality as part of their professional code.
  • Is aware of the applicable National Minimum Standards in relation to the Healthcare Commission's annual inspection. This includes knowledge of specific departmental policies.
  • Plays an active role in adhering to the outcomes and action plans for Clinical and Non-Clinical Risk Assessments for Patient Care and the Environment.
  • Plays a part in the appraisal process for less experienced and support staff as part of their ongoing development.

 

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