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Advanced Practice Sonographer
| Posting date: | 08 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50952.00 - £57349.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL68DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-24-0829 |
Summary
Clinical Practice To possess a scope of clinical practice within legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, governance and procedures, with a focus on managing risk and upholding safety. *Advanced Practice Sonographers in General Ultrasound (non MSK) must be expert, being able to teach and provide second opinion where appropriate, in all these areas: abdominal, gynaecology, testicular, DVT, paediatric and neck ultrasound, including fine needle aspirations. The post holder needs to also be expert at least one of the following areas: contrast enhanced ultrasound studies, neonatal ultrasound or HyCoSy. *Advanced Practice Sonographers in MSK Ultrasound must be expert, being able to teach and provide second opinion where appropriate, in upper limp, lower limp, lumps, groin and abdominal wall ultrasound, and be able to perform ultrasound guided injections and aspirations. The post holder must also be experienced in abdominal, gynaecology, testicular and DVT ultrasound. Leadership and Management Participates in the investigation of clinical incidents and serious incidents. Leads and facilitates others to share lessons learned adapt systems and processes accordingly. Support team members from a managerial perspective including direct line manger responsibilities, such as sickness management, appraisals and conduct management. Education Actively contribute to regular image review meetings within Ultrasound and contribute content for CME programmes for Ultrasound team. To oversee the preceptorship programme in ultrasound team. Act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others. Research Develop a knowledge rich enquiry culture where research values are promoted and encouraged. Lead and participate in quality improvement projects within Ultrasound and Imaging. Contribute towards the research culture in the Ultrasound team and support sonographers who undertake research projects and colleagues undertaking the Masters qualifications. Please refer to job description for full details.