Ultrasonographer Basildon

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic sonographer who holds at least a postgraduate certificate in obstetrics and gynaecology, that is CASE accredited or equivalent. DQASS accreditation for Nuchal scanning is essential. We have 7 rooms in the Maternity ultrasound department and our general department has 4 rooms. The range of Ultrasounds we perform includes MSK, Abdominal / Pelvic, Neck and Soft tissue and Gynae US. Our dedicated Maternity Ultrasound department performs all Obstetric scanning. We also have community Ultrasound services at Orsett Hospital and Brentwood community Hospital. The department has invested in new imaging equipment and promotes service development and improvement initiatives. Our general and Doppler department is open 7 days a week. We are seeking to extend the opening hours of our maternity department into the weekend as well. We also staff a symptomatic breast care unit, paediatric hip service and an outreach clinic at Brentwood Community Hospital. We support CPD and actively train internal candidates in Ultrasound from the Radiology Department. We encourage a learning environment and you will receive full support from our multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job:

• To ensure the highest professional occupational standards are maintained at all times using a high level of specialist knowledge in line with local, regional and national guidelines where appropriate.
• To work autonomously performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, obstetrics and gynaecology.
• To provide accurate dating based on foetal ultrasound measurements in the pregnant woman - crucial to the calculation and confirmation of the expected date of delivery, and for the planning of antenatal care and tests.
• Participate in the provision of a screening service to detect foetal abnormalities, monitor growth in the "at risk" foetus and management of the multiple pregnancy.
• To have the sole responsibility for obstetric ultrasound examinations and reports, and to liaise directly with the obstetric clinician or midwife where appropriate.
• To use analytical and judgement skills to interpret highly complex images, accurately differentiating between normal and pathological findings.
• To advise clinicians directly when a delay may have a direct impact on morbidity and mortality.

About us:

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. 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 responsibilities:

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• A CASE accredited Post graduate qualification in medical ultrasound, inclusive of obstetric and gynaecological scanning.
• Current and up to date registration through a medical body such as HCPC GMC or NMC or through voluntary register for clinical technologist.

Desirable:

• To hold a BSc hons degree or DCR in diagnostic Radiography.
• MSc Medical ultrasound.
• DQASS Nuchal Translucency certification.

Experience:

Essential:

• Extensive experience within hospital US practice.
• Demonstrable knowledge of a range of abnormalities and pathologies.

Desirable:

• Effective staff management skills.
• Direct supervisory responsibility.

Skills:

Essential:

• Range of effective approaches for teaching & development of juniors.
• Ability to manoeuvre US equipment and accessories effectively.

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.