Job overview

Post for vascular sonographer.  Working  with Vascular surgeons, Radiologists and sonographers. 

The post holders will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with all involved, ensuring appropriate imaging, reporting, and patient management. They will provide a high professional and technical standard or ultrasound.

Our Sonographers work within departmental protocols, written in conjunction with ultrasound guidelines such as BMUS, RCOG, RCR and NICE.  The post holder will also liaise with a multidisciplinary team, including consultant Radiologists, involved in the management of patients.  The post holder will work alongside colleagues to ensure the day-to-day workload is managed effectively.

We have regular vascular surgeon input and provide a singular vascular ultrasound service including arterial and venous scans. Training in arterial work with a qualified accredited vascular scientist (AVS).

Hours per week: 15

Main duties of the job

The post holder will independently and autonomously undertake a wide range of ultrasound procedures and produce a medical report on at least 95% of those procedures.

The department work closely with all allied health professionals such as Surgical, Medical, Obstetric and Gynaecological. The team of sonographers integrate with all services and specifically obstetrics, providing a high quality and efficient service.

Although we are a small department, there is strong Radiologist interest in Ultrasound with local expertise in US guided drainage and biopsy, liver stiffness measurement (ARFI), Small Bowel imaging and micro-bubble contrast (Sonovue). The post offers the opportunity to gain experience in all these areas. 

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.