To perform and have expertise in a range of highly specialised Non-Obstetric Ultrasound procedures/techniques in line with BMUS guidelines To perform scans, provide accurate, reproducible reports. The reports must be completed within the timescales agreed by the Commissioners & Head of Diagnostics. To recognise the significance of investigation findings/diagnoses and act on these accordingly To liaise closely with the Lead Sonographer & Consultant Radiologist and seek guidance/advice when required. Keep up to date with all relevant policies and guidance e.g. NICE To contribute accordingly to the maintenance of standards and quality in service development of the Non-Obstetric Ultrasound service provided, including active involvement in the training of related staff, whist also maintaining and further developing ones own professionalism and expert skills and knowledge. Participate in the implementation and on-going delivery of the relevant service. Adhere to policies and procedures of the company and keep up to date with procedures and changes within the role. To build and maintain professional relationships with host practices and secondary care clinicians. Maintaining professional standards/ training To be trained and accredited under the auspices of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and to partake in providing Basic Life Support (BLS) cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as and when necessary To help ensure that all equipment in use within the service is in safe working order and fully functional To be self-motivated and resourceful, developing ones own personal knowledge, skills, professionalism and expertise in the speciality, so showing evidence of continuous growth and personal, as well as professional development To hold HCPC registration or equivalent, and maintain this by Continuing Professional Development To complete the company Mandatory training programme as required Administrative Duties This includes general administrative duties which will comprise of: Accessing clinical systems to view patient records. General communication to the administrative team via email and verbally. Maintaining consumable stock levels at clinic and requesting stock. Confidentiality In the course of your duties, you may have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff or other health service business. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and /or treatment of the patient. If you are in any doubt whatsoever as to the authority of a person or body asking for information of this nature, you must seek advice from your manager. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority having first been given. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded by FCMS as serious or gross misconduct which could result in disciplinary action being taken against you. Health and Safety/Security Staff must be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to ensure their own safety and the safety of colleagues and patients. Staff must also be aware of the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must attend a fire lecture annually. It is the duty of every employee to work in such a way that accidents to themselves and to others are avoided, and to co-operate in maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby minimising risk. Employees will, therefore, refer any matters of concern through their respective managers. Similarly, it is each persons responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring any breaches of security to the attention of their manager. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children All members of staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and children in all relevant areas of their work. This includes attendance at relevant training events and being aware of FCMS Safeguarding policy and procedures. Non-Smoking Policy GP Care operates a Non-Smoking Policy which limits smoking in the workplace. Employees are required to observe the rules laid down in the policy and failure to do so may result in disciplinary being taken. Equal Opportunities FCMS (NW) Ltd has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation and the companys Equality and Diversity Policy. Disability Confident Employer As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role. The role is subject to a DBS check which will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.