Reporting Sonographer

Reporting Sonographer or Vascular Scientist required to join friendly supportive team of Sonographers. Full or part time positions available.

Teaching Hospital currently training direct entry and in house Ultrasound Students to PGD and MSC level and supporting progression for single modules for current Sonographers PGC.

Students can apply.

Previous applicants need not apply.

To undertake a range Ultrasound examinations within scope of clinical expertise and knowledge with training. This may include the following examinations; Obstetric, Gynaecological, General Abdominal, Vascular, and additional examinations depending on training and knowledge base.

Adapt clinical remit in line with Departmental Service needs. This may include training to undertake newly developed ultrasound procedures.

To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and knowledge.

To assist in the establishment of standards and guidelines for best practice and propose changes in procedures and protocols in the department.

To assist in the training of Student Sonographers in support of service continuity.

To have an interest in all aspects of Ultrasound, with the ability to develop skills in new technology.

Assess requests imaging: justifying and/or authorising such requests as appropriate, liaise with Radiology/Radiography colleagues when specialist input, or advice regarding alternative imaging is required.

To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures/views are considered prior to patient departure from the Department.

Provide a highly specialist clinical service and advice in the form of prompt formal written and verbal reports on ultrasound studies to the referring clinician.

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large

integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over

700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom

are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Philippa Staines Job title: Ultrasound Clinical Lead Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01254 732609