Job summary
You will have autonomous responsibility for performing and reporting a wide range of ultrasound examinations within the various hospital departments and at our outreach clinic.
You will be expected to work and report independently but your support network will be as part of the ultrasound team.
You are required to have a flexible working approach as the department operates from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and provides cover for the early pregnancy unit on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The trust is moving towards 7-day services as standard.
A high standard of work is required in keeping with departmental guidelines and protocols with regard to patient care, and you will be expected to participate in CPD and clinical audit.
A postgraduate qualification in ultrasound is required. You need to be a team worker with good communication skills and have the ability to handle difficult situations with sensitivity.
Main duties of the job
Triage and quality assure referrals, perform ultrasound examinations, and compose accurate and appropriate reports to the highest standards.
Manage patients considerately and effectively in accordance with their individual requirements and expectations.
Participate in audit.
Work with other team members to ensure the smooth functioning of the ultrasound service
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Maintain a high standard of communication skills with all points of contact.
Have a friendly, helpful, confident and professional manner at all times.
Effectively manage the electronic transfer of information.
Exercise discretion, always acknowledging and adhering to the principles of confidentiality.
Analytical and Planning
Able to prioritise and manage workload.
Able to exercise own initiative.
Clinical Duties (If Applicable)
Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity.
Able to deal with distressing circumstances.
Good communication skills.
Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations.
Diplomacy and tact
Please see attached JD for full Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Capable of performing and reporting obstetric, gynaecological and abdominal scans independently.
Desirable
- Experience in vascular ultrasound or a willingness to undertake further training.
Skills
Essential
- Able to work to a high standard in keeping with departmental guidelines and protocols with regard to patient care. Able to take an active role in CPD and clinical audit.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield
Essex
SS00RY