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Performance of clinical ultrasound training within the EPAU department and academic ultrasound training at University.

Maintain high working standards in Early Pregnancy ultrasonography.

Participate in multi-disciplinary team working.

Interpret ultrasound image appearances and formulate a written report under clinical supervision.

To manage a clinical caseload.

Competency in ultrasound scanning in early pregnancy, be able to diagnose and interpret the results of normal and complex scans such as ectopic, molar and miscarriages. While also assessing for any gynaecological pathology such as fibroids or cysts and referring to the MDT as appropriate.

Be able to undertake consultations independently, including interpreting assessment, relevant history taking and physical and psychological assessment and transvaginal ultrasound.

Perform ultrasound scans in accordance with the safety guidance and recognise guidelines and can appropriately diagnose and communicate findings effectively to women and their families.

Produce a clinically accurate and diagnostic report that will enhance overall care according to Trust protocol, consequently influencing patient care and management.

To provide safe, effective, compassionate women centred care. To make a positive difference to the experience of women and their partners and/or family at an extremely vulnerable and distressing time.

To be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills, To provide support and counselling to women experiencing early pregnancy loss and be able to demonstrate evidence based use of all management options.

Act as a specialist resource for patients, ensuring they have a full understanding of their conditions, and interpreting complex information to ensure they are fully informed and supported in the decision making process.

The ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive and delicate issues of an emotional nature with empathy and sensitivity towards the patient in high impact emotional environments. Being aware of the different potential reactions from patients and their families and being able to manage hostile and aggressive reactions.

The ability to deal with being directly exposed to highly emotional and distressing situations on a daily basis and the ability to communicate distressing and emotional news such as unexpected death of a fetus or abnormal pregnancy such as an ectopic or molar. Also managing this with patients whom are from different ethnic backgrounds.

After diagnosis to provide relevant management and care by providing patients with counselling, prescribing medications and/or gaining consent, depending on the appropriate management.

Facilitate nurse led clinics, face to face, online and telephone services

Communicate scan findings to patient’s and clinicians, providing advice on future management when required.

 Maintain accurate documentation, including production of relevant graphical representation pertinent to the examination, ensuring patient confidentiality at all times.

Comply with Trust Health & Safety policies, including attendance at specified mandatory training sessions.

Comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures, including reporting of all accidents and incidents.

Contribute to the implementation and promotion of quality service, with
continuous re-evaluation of working practices and protocol reassessment when necessary.

Identify potential hazards by monitoring the condition of equipment within the department and reporting any defects in a timely manner.

 Participate in inter-departmental and intra-departmental audit and research initiatives as appropriate.

Participate in appropriate personal development programmes as required, and maintain a continuous CPD portfolio.

Participate in Quality Assurance programme.

 Maintain a polite, courteous and professional attitude to staff and patients at all times.

Maintain effective and efficient communication links within the department and with other directorates, thus promoting a positive image of the department.

Communicate highly sensitive information to patients and family, with empathy, providing reassurance and understanding.