Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

To provide and deliver a high quality and effective Ultrasound service by independently performing Ultrasound examinations, interpreting the images, producing and issuing a report to the referring clinician and ensuring an optimum patient experience.

• Participate in the training of multi-disciplinary staff groups
• Responsible for checking, vetting and prioritising ultrasound requests.

• To be constantly seeking ways to improve standards and performance – including audit and peer review
• Assist and participate in biopsy and other interventional procedures if required

Planning and Organisational Duties

• Involvement in the vetting /prepping of referrals.
• To be flexible to changes in service demands.
• To participate in and keep records of equipment testing e.g., QA and post installation
• Plans and prioritises own, (and Radiologists) workload.
• To maintain quality control procedures.
• To report equipment faults.
• To participate in an effective patient appointment system- monitoring appointment diaries and booking allocations as and when necessary.
• To be flexible and provide cover for colleagues (including Radiologists) as requested by Lead Sonographer and Deputy Clinical Leads.
• Organisation of and participation in meetings, CPD and audit.
• Involvement in maintaining stocks levels
• Participating in organisation of machine services and repairs.
• Facilitation of machine demonstrations and co-ordination choice and purchase of ultrasound equipment

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• To liaise with other departments, units, hospitals and other agencies as necessary
• To attend and contribute to clinical audit and MDT meetings e.g., Ultrasound, Gynae and Urological meetings.
• To use the Radiology Information System (CRIS) and PACS to maintain and update accurate patient and departmental records to the standards expected within the directorate.
• To keep up to date with the Trusts information and Departmental policies.
• To safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.
• To be actively involved in research and development where appropriate
• Participate in departmental audits and research projects e.g., Post and under graduate research studies.
• Production and update of patient information sheets when required.

Responsibility for Finance

• To be proactive in the assessment and quality assurance of equipment taking into consideration the ability to provide a suitable level of service.
• To ensure the responsible use of all Ultrasound equipment and resources

Responsibility for Human Resources

• To support the departmental induction process for new work colleagues.
• To supervise all members of staff in the performance of their duties

Responsibility for Health & Safety

• To attend mandatory training courses including those with regard to Health and Safety and be familiar with Radiology Standard procedures within Ultrasound and other modalities where required.
• Regularly attending both theoretical and practical moving and handling sessions.
• Ensure the health and safety of all patients during Ultrasound procedures, which are undertaken both within the department and on the mobile equipment.
• To supervise all members of staff in the performance of their duties.
• To take part in Q.A measures in keeping with clinical governance.
• To ensure the responsible use of all Ultrasound equipment and resources.
• Supports Radiologists/Gynaecologists with interventional procedures.

Responsibility for Teaching

• To mentor and support post graduate Trainees in Ultrasound.
• To attend internal and external study days and lectures and to provide formal feedback to colleagues when appropriate.
• To be actively involved in research and development
• Participate in departmental audits and research projects
• Production and update of patient information sheets when required.