Job overview

The post holder is part of a team that provides general ultrasound services to the Trust and Community Sites. 
To be responsible for carrying out ultrasound procedures to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.

Main duties of the job

•  Perform complex Ultrasound examinations, unsupervised and to a very high standard. Provide an efficient and responsive service to patients and users of the service.
•    Act as a source of specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in Ultrasound appearances, working autonomously & making clinical decisions, which may have a direct impact upon the patient’s diagnosis, management & treatment.
•     Interpret complex data in order to ascertain and identify any       pathological or incidental findings, including those with diverse or complex presentations or pathologies, offering a diagnosis or differential diagnosis, where appropriate.
• Provide advice on Ultrasound referrals to colleagues across the multidisciplinary spectrum &/or alternative imaging recommendations, as appropriate.
• Ensure all infection control standards are adhered to & high levels of cleanliness are maintained, including specific departmental protocols and the policy on uniform.
• Participate in departmental audit programme; Quality assurance programmes and related areas of clinical governance.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo