Advanced Practitioner Sonographer Lancashire

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in both the theoretical & practical Ultrasound training for the postgraduate Diplomas / Certificates in Ultrasound and any other training required.
  • Be able to undertake case presentation.
  • Offer support and supervision to Senior 1 Sonographers and delegated Medical staff.
  • Assist authorised medical staff in Ultrasound examinations when required.
  • To participate in the training and mentoring of student radiographers.
  • Participate in departmental CPD by attendance at talks, lectures and training.
  • Participate in appraisal and formulate a PDP as part of appraisal documentation to ensure ongoing personal development
  • Be able to undertake duties pertaining to in house cascade training of various mandatory training requirements.
  • Participate in the Appraisal process with the ability to identify personal objectives and, if required, perform appraisals for more junior staff.
  • Independently and autonomously undertake a wide range of ultrasound procedures and produce a medical report on at least 95% of those procedures. This must include the generic investigations of obstetrics, gynaecology and abdominal ultrasound and advanced practices, e.g. Transvaginal scanning, and inpatient scanning.
  • Act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust values working as part of the team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion.

Skills and Expertise

  • Experienced Sonographer
  • Ultrasound procedures
  • Medical reporting
  • Obstetrics, gynaecology, and abdominal ultrasound
  • Transvaginal scanning
  • Inpatient scanning
  • Training and mentoring
  • Case presentation
  • CPD participation
  • Appraisal process

Job Facilities/Benefits

  • Dedicated Health and Wellbeing team providing support on a range of topics, running fitness classes and organising mindfulness sessions.
  • Focus on staff development
  • Inclusive working environment
  • Opportunities for further training in specialized fields

To apply for this job please visit www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk.

Posting date:
17 December 2024
Salary:
Not specified
Additional salary information:
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata
Hours:
Part time
Closing date:
16 January 2025
Location:
Preston, PR2 9HT
Company:
Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
6711514/438-PB2504