SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Caledonian University 2005-2006
Research Methods
University of Central England, Birmingham 2003-2004
Obstetric and Gynaecology Post Graduate Certificate
Robert Gordon University 1998-2000
Aberdeen, Scotland
Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (PGDIP)
Aberdeen College of Radiographers, Scotland 1988-1991
Diploma of the College of Radiographers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lead Ultrasonographer April 2004-
Employed to lead and develop the paediatric ultrasound service. In charge of the day to day running of the ultrasound department. Perform and report portable and departmental paediatric abdominal, urology, gynaecology, small parts, hips, orbits, musculoskeletal, intracranial ultrasound and venous/arterial doppler studies. A neonatal ultrasound service is provided in the linked paediatric department of the Queen Mothers Maternity Unit. Also perform and report abdominal, pelvic,obstetric and venous doppler scans for adults from the linked maternity hospital.
Senior 1 Utrasonographer March 2003 - March 2004
Perform and report obstetrics ultrasound, adult and paediatric upper abdominal, urological, gynaecology (TAS &TVS) and small parts ultrasound scans,
Senior 1 Ultrasonographer/Radiographer June 2001- March 2003
Perform and report adult and paediatric upper abdominal, urological, small parts and gynaecological ultrasound examinations.
Responsible for the Urology Haematuria "One Stop Clinic" held in the urology department. This involves maintaining the renal ultrasound scans referred from the clinic, liasing with doctors, nurses and clerical staff.
Responsible for the ABPI (Ankle/Brachial Blood Pressure Indexes) of patients pre and post angioplasty.
Rotate through the Coronary Catherisation, Angiography and CT Department and participate in the on-call service.
Perform radiographic procedures within the Accident and Emergency Department, General Department, Theatres and Mobiles.
Senior II Nov 1995-June 2001
Ultrasonographer/Radiographer
Perform and report general ultrasound examinations.
Additonal Duties as Senior 1
Radiographer June 1991-Nov 1995
Perform General Radiographic Procedures within the Imaging Directorate.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
In 2007 I was involved in the transfer from E-film to Kodak Pacs as part of the National Pacs programme where Kodak will provide both system and software to facilitate efficient management of patients images and data across Scotland. I was appointed a key operator for Kodak Pacs within Yorkhill.
In March 2001 I was involved in the transfer to a new purpose built hospital. PACS was introduced hospital wide and the the PACS network was the largest to date in Europe, covering three hospitals within the county. I was involved in the management of the transfer of ultrasound machines to the PACS System and subsequent integration with the RIS System. I was also appointed a key operator for the new Kodak Computed Radiography (CR) System.
Assisted in an audit on the usefulness of Bladder Scanning for Prostate Assessment patients.
The results altered the scanning protocols of the department, reduced waiting lists