Sonographer - Falkland Islands
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,141.00 to £48,590.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £42141.00 - £48590.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Stanley, AA1 1AA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | G0005-200-25-316613 |
Summary
The hospital environment is one in which clinical staff have the time, resources, and support to provide the highest standards of care and to develop their careers. In addition to being supported to practise with a broad scope, clinical staff are encouraged and assisted to develop particular areas of expertise and to undertake service improvement. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work without clinical supervision Providing ultrasound service to the Falklands community include the MOD, the fishing fleet and visitors Follow departmental protocols & use professional judgement as to the requirements of individual cases Participate in screening programmes such as AAA screening To undertake ultrasound examinations of the required standard for the Antenatal clinic as necessary and provide a written report and plotting fetal growth on personalised charts To provide reports on all scans preformed Adhere to recognised codes of practise and responsibilities Demonstrate continuous professional development Attend relevant meetings if required to represent the Ultrasound Department Complete all mandatory training for the H&SS Directorate Maintain high standards of cleanliness of imaging department Laying out of supplies and room preparation for special procedures Report to relevant persons all matters, special problems or requirements Maintain stock levels Participate in QA and audit programmes Where performing general scans under clinical direction of medical officer provide a written report Knowledge of professional issues relating to: Governance, Confidentiality and Professional limitation in the rolePROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Maintain a program of personal/professional development Undertake further training if requiredCONFIDENTIALITY The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Official Secrets Act HEALTH AND SAFTEY To be aware of the responsibilities placed under the Health and Safety at Work Regulations to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. RISK MANAGEMENT All staff has a responsibility to report all accidents at work or any untoward incidents promptly and when requested co-operate with any investigation undertaken. The job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive definition of your duties. You shall undertake such additional or other duties as may reasonably be required by FIG commensurate with your role and grade.