Job Summary
Sonographer for Women's Health - Band 7
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic Sonographer who is ready to join our obstetric ultrasound team and provide a high level of technical expertise across a comprehensive range of examinations.
You will be an experienced specialist diagnostic sonographer who will join the highly skilled team of sonographers, trainee sonographers, clinical fellows and midwives.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with proven experience in working within obstetric ultrasound. It is essential that you bring a flexible and adaptable approach to meet with the challenge of this role, supporting the multi-professional team in personalising care, enhancing quality and improving the patient experience.
The Fetal Medicine unit consists of 8 scanning rooms including the Fetal Medicine/Fetal Echocardiography service.
Each scanning room and administration offices are networked with Viewpoint Fetal Database, allowing full reports to be completed and ultrasound images printed and stored electronically, and both Samsung Hera and GE machines utilised.
Main duties of the job
To undertake ultrasound examinations competently as per departmental protocols.
To report on ultrasound findings accurately and professionally asper departmental protocols.
To develop and maintain a high professional and technical knowledge base and standard of work.
To supervise the general welfare of patients whilst in the department.
To be responsible for the safe conduct of all examinations in thearea of responsibility.
To assist with and undertake research and departmental audits inthe unit.
To maintain Nuchal Translucency certification by annual audit tomaintain standards.
To counsel patients regarding 1st Trimester screening for chromosomal abnormality and refer as appropriate.
Responsible for the day to day management of any staff within sphere of responsibility.
Participate in the orientation and development of new staff.
Participate in the appraisal of untrained staff as appropriate.
Ensure accurate and clear records are kept and that all signaturesare legible.
Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of individual teammembers and give support and guidance where necessary.
Participate in departmental meetings and in meetings related to the ongoing review and evaluation of the service.
To be familiar with the use of computers for record keeping, respecting confidentiality in line with the requirements of data protection.
About Us
St George's maternity unit provides care to over 5000 women each year. We take great pride in promoting midwifery by delivering holistic woman-centred care to our diverse local community.
The enthusiastic midwifery, obstetric and sonography teams work together to meet the specific needs of women who come from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.
We strive to provide the highest standard of pregnancy and birth experience for women with both high and low risk pregnancies, excelling in the provision of high risk care for women who need it, while actively increasing our homebirth rate and the option of giving birth in the midwifery led unit.
Date posted
03 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-NN-6757455-AHP-Y-A
Job locations
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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Job Description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Training
- Diploma in Medical USS (or UK equivalent)
- Registered with sonographers UK statutory body
Desirable
- Further education (BSc or MSc)
- Leadership course
- FMF NT screening accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in obs & gynae USS
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good leadership skills
- commitment to self development
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
- Demonstrates good leadership skills
- commitment to self development
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
