Clinical Specialist Sonographer

Fetal Medicine Consultant and Obstetric Lead to partake in departmental peer review of images Participate in the clinical supervision of trainee Sonographers Participate in the training of medical staff, obstetrics & gynaecology Ensure the sonographer adheres to strict growth scan protocol assessing woman between the gestation of 28 weeks and Term. If Twins or placental location is accidently put on the list to re direct to main ultrasound department for follow up scan. To adhere to 3rd Trimester protocol and its guidelines. If an abnormality or complication occurs to refer to Fetal Medicine Consultant or relevant department. Second opinion to be sort from the FMC or a sonographer from the main ultrasound department. To perform a 3rd Trimester scan in accordance with the Obstetric and Fetal Medicine Consultant guidelines. This is Fetal heart rate, HC, AC, FL, liquour volume, Doppler analysis and placental position only. Other anatomical structures will not be examined. If there is any concern in the anatomy that the sonographer has identified a referral to the FMC and screening team should be sort. The FMC will take full responsibility for the sonographer scan and images obtained in accordance with the 3rd Trimester protocol. Ensure that child protection and vulnerable adult legislation is adhered to within own practice and service. Use the Viewpoint reporting programme to produce written reports for the handheld notes and post process examination on the CRIS database. Sonographers are expected to conform to professional standards and practice dictated by SoR BMUS and FASP. Sonographers also incorporate East Sussex Obstetric Ultrasound Guidelines; NICE guidelines and RCOG guidance within locally developed Trust ultrasound Guidelines Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.