Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

1.1    To provide a high standard of ultrasound practice and the delivery of an evidence-based service, geared towards patient care. This is in accordance with the CSVS Code of Professional Conduct, CSVS Guidelines and the Trusts’ Policies and Procedures.

1.2    To demonstrate a high standard of ultrasound skills and interpret diagnostic ultrasound information.

1.3    To issue independent reports and discuss with the Manager / Lead Practitioner on further imaging where appropriate to ensure the effective management of patients.

1.4    To exercise analytical and judgmental skills when communicating highly complex information and advice to patients, colleagues and medical staff.

1.5    To prepare the patient for the diagnostic ultrasound examination and fulfil the requirements of correct patient identification, confidentiality and data protection.

1.6    Prepare the environment and equipment for diagnostic ultrasound examinations.

1.7    Develop and maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective patient management.

1.8    To work in conjunction with future collaboratives to meet local and national waiting time initiatives.

1.9    To ensure all examinations and images are fully documented as per agreed policy.

1.10    To sustain physical, mental and emotional effort to meet the demands of the job. This involves breaking bad news and imparting highly sensitive information to patients and relatives.

1.11    To use high specification technical ultrasound equipment and ensure it is in good working order.

Management Responsibilities

2.1    To actively participate in standard setting and clinical audit within the ultrasound department.

2.2    To work within and contribute to evidence-based protocols and guidelines.

2.3    Be responsible for time management and prioritising your own workload.

2.4    In the absence of the manager, to prioritise the departmental workload.

2.5    To take part in the evaluation and selection of ultrasound equipment.

Education

3.1    To maintain a CPD folder in a proactive way and to continue to develop one’s own knowledge and practice, in particular communication and counselling skills.

3.2    Maintain continued competency in emergency resuscitation, manual handling techniques and fire regulations. To attend the appropriate training as required by the trust.

3.3    Take part in individual performance reviews and personal development in conjunction with the departmental manager.

3.4    To develop and present lectures in line with training and CPD requirements.

3.5    To be actively involved with the training of students, including sonographers, radiographers, registrars and SHO’s (both clinical and theoretical).

3.6    Participate in research and evidence-based care to ensure the highest level of patient care.

3.7    To provide external assessor duties for CSVS practical examinations.

Clinical Governance Responsibilities

4.1    To adhere to the trust policies and rules in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act.

4.2    Participate in the development of departmental protocols to ensure the highest level of clinical governance.
4.3    Adhere to quality and risk management initiatives and targets to ensure the wellbeing of all staff

4.4    Support staff and colleagues to deliver appropriate clinical competencies to deliver safe and effective patient care and their own professional development.

4.5    Promote, monitor and maintain the safety and security of the workplace through audit and risk management

4.6    To be appropriately equipped to deal with untoward incidences and patient or relative’s complaints.