Job summary
Employer heading
Bank Sonographer
NHS AfC: Band 7
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
This is a Radiography appointment. The prime role is to carry out general and
specialised Ultrasound procedures within several community hospitals within a
defined scope of practice.
Undertake independent reporting on designated examinations and maintain
patient records.
Undertake Ultrasound investigation on patients using the referral form and
clinical condition as a basis for assessing procedure required.
Manage your own sonographer worklist and undertake independent reporting
on ultrasound examinations where appropriate.
Organise own workload and prioritise procedures where and when necessary.
Work without supervision and observe all aspects of the Code of Conduct for
Radiographers.
Main duties of the job
Communicate appropriately, results of examinations performed by you, to
patients taking-into-account their clinical condition, and to break bad news
within departmental protocols) when appropriate e.g. fetal demise, fetal
abnormalities etc.
Promote good communications between the Radiography department and
Wards/other departments including GPs.
Offer advice to Clinicians, GP’s and Midwives and other staff regarding
Ultrasound examinations.
Use PACS and the Radiology Information System in order to input information
and reports and validate requests.
Manipulate and safely use an Ultrasound scanner and to promptly report any
malfunctions to your Line Manager.
Provide and contribute to quality control processes which exist within the
department.
Contribute to discussions in regards to service provision and policy
development.
Ensure the maintenance of appropriate standards of Ultrasound practice and to
comply with the recommended guidelines on the safe use of Ultrasound.
Keep abreast of current developments and trends within the field of Ultrasound
and Radiography maintaining an up to date CPD portfolio.
Support as well as undertake audit work in respect of your specialised field and
to present findings to the Directorate’s Clinical Governance Team when
complete.
Frequently work as a lone sonographer and deal appropriately with a wide
variety of patients, carers and staff.
Attend an ultrasound department in an associated DGH in order to maintain
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description
Person specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential criteria
- Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography
- Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
- Able to undertake and report on a range of ultrasound scans including – obstetrics, general abdominal, vascular work
- Up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory and/or Management qualification
- Good IT skills
- Counselling skills
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Harriet DeBrettonGordon
- Job title
- Staffing Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874 712557
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