Clinical Specialist Sonographer

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our radiology team for a clinical specialist sonographer. This is a full time, permanent position.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality ultrasound scans, adhere to clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure a high standard of patient care is maintained.
• Allocate workload to facilitate efficient workflow and maintenance of service user throughput.
• Responsibility for daily / weekly QA of the ultrasound units.
• Report any malfunction of defects in equipment to the radiology services manager or deputy.
• Support the radiology services manager in the implementation of initiatives aimed at improving and developing the service.
• Comply with policies and procedures as regards health and safety, infection control, disposal of waste, sharps, accident and incident reporting, complaints procedure, fire policy and evacuation.
• Cooperate and take part in our mission statement in dealing with patients and other clinic staff members.
• Be familiar and comply with the radiology department guidelines, local rules and department protocols.
• Undertake, when necessary, administrative and clerical tasks to facilitate the smooth running of the department.
  

Management of Radiography Personnel

• Initiate the implementation of a staff development and individual performance review and foster a high level of morale by motivation and communication.
• Participate in the teaching, training and supervision of new staff members
• Maintain up to date knowledge of new developments and promote awareness of these amongst colleagues.
• Adhere to human resources policies as set out in the employee manual.
  

Communication

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Self-directed with excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Proven successful people management skills along with an understanding of clinical governance.
• Excellent computer literacy.
  

Professional qualifications, registration, essential skills & knowledge

• Bachelor of Radiography Degree or equivalent.
• Be CORU registered.
• 5 years desired, not essential.
• MSC desired, not essential
• The successful candidate should have initiative and excellent communications skills with a motivational people approach.

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