To support the Superintendent sonographer in the provision of a professional ultrasound service within Shropshire.
· The role of the midwife sonographer is to perform and report independently on a wide range of ultrasound examinations. This includes 1st trimester screening, anomaly scans, growth, liquor volume and Doppler, placentography, fertility scan, Early Pregnancy including transvaginal scanning as well as obstetric scans that may be necessary during pregnancy. obstetric scans, as necessary throughout pregnancy.
· As well as writing reports for the medical profession and keeping appropriate records, the sonographer is required to communicate potentially distressing diagnoses directly to patients and refer these patients appropriately.
· The maintenance of a high standard of patient care and medical ethics is essential.
• The sonographer provides a highly specialist clinical technical service using ultrasound scans to carry out diagnosis
• The sonographer analyses complex data and is expected to obtain maximum possible diagnostic information taking into account any anatomical or pathological limitations Superintendent Midwife Sonographer Midwife Sonographer ‘Our vision is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve’
• The sonographer must possess a high level of specialist knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures and/or the highest level in-depth expertise in a particular area of ultrasound comparable to senior clinicians
• The sonographer is required to have the appropriate technical skill to operate the ultrasound machinery safely and effectively
• The sonographer is expected to scan in a variety of settings and locations: scans are performed in the main and satellite departments, also in other specialist departments including one-stop clinics i.e. Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic
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Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties of the role as Midwife Sonographer
This advert closes on Monday 27 Jan 2025