Lead Clinical Sonographer, Maternity Ultrasound (NHS AfC: Band 8a) - Sonography - Ashford and S[...]

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Clinical Sonographer to join their Maternity Ultrasound team. The position requires extensive experience in obstetric and gynaecological scanning, with responsibilities that include performing and reporting ultrasound examinations and supporting the operational management of the service within a multidisciplinary environment. The role offers career development within a supportive team committed to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• At least two years post qualification experience in obstetric ultrasound scanning.
• Current Membership to Professional Bodies HCPC, BMUS and SOR.
• Evidence of CPD and compliance with relevant guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on diagnostic ultrasound examinations in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Support the Lead Sonographer in running the department efficiently.
• Participate in training of student sonographers.

Skills

Obstetric and gynaecology scanning skills

Excellent communication

Professional attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible approach

Education

BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

MSc in Ultrasound or experiential learning

PG Diploma in ultrasound or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in specialist area

Job description

Employer Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Peters Hospital Town Chertsey Salary £55,877 - £62,626 pa inc. HCAS pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/06/2025 08:00

Lead Clinical Sonographer, Maternity Ultrasound

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced sonographer who is interested in expanding their scope of practice to work within our friendly team. This post would suit someone with excellent obstetric and gynaecology scanning skills and we welcome applications from registered sonographers with a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Medical Ultrasound.

Ashford & St Peter’s NHS Trust Maternity & Gynaecology is based across two sites with the main department situated at St. Peter’s Hospital and a smaller one at Ashford Hospital.

We have 8 ultrasound rooms both sites, 7 of which have GE VolusonE8/E10 machines and one Samsung W10. A range of obstetric examinations from early pregnancy to term are performed, including maternal and fetal Doppler studies, together with 3D TV gynaecology scans (training can be provided for these techniques). We independently report and triage all our obstetric and gynaecological examinations. CPD is actively encouraged and supported.

We are committed to the delivery of a high quality service; the successful candidates will have the chance to make full use of their experience and skill in a supportive environment. We are a friendly multidisciplinary team with three obstetric consultants who specialise in fetal medicine, maternal medicine and multiple pregnancies and are fully committed to the continuing development of our dynamic department. We also have close ties with our tertiary referral centre at St. George’s Hospital, London.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Lead sonographer into our Maternity and Gynaecology Ultrasound Service. We are looking for an experienced practitioner with obstetrics and gynaecology experience. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, will uphold a professional attitude to the role with a calm and organised approach.

Perform and report obstetric and gynaecology scans in a professional and caring manner in keeping with the Trust Values.

Support the Lead Sonographer in the day to day running of an efficient service and give support to other members of the team and trainee sonographers.

Have a flexible approach to the variable demands of the service and the ability to work under pressure.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.

We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To perform and independently report on a range of diagnostic ultrasound obstetric and gynaecology examinations in line with national and departmental guidelines, in order to provide a high quality service for Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust.

To run the department in the absence of the Lead Sonographer on a day to day basis.

To maintain established clinical standards, particularly in respect to patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety.

To liaise effectively with other departments and health care professionals as necessary.

To participate in auditing, reporting, presentation and administration of the ultrasound service as required.

To participate in the practical and theoretical training of student sonographers.

To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff according to the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy.

Please refer to full JD attached.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent) BSc in Midwifery/Nursing ( or equivalent) .
• MSc in Ultrasound or experiential learning
• PG Diploma in ultrasound (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate qualification / experiential learning in specialist area
• DQASS Registration
• Demonstrate FASP compliance in 12/40 and anomaly scanning.
• Current Membership to Professional Bodies HCPC, BMUS and SOR [or equivalent].
• FMF Registration
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience in interpretation of growth scans; biometry and dopplers.
• Experience in counselling, breaking bad news and referral of patients to tertiary centres
• Broad experience in ultrasound scanning in obstetrics which must include early pregnancy, NT, detailed anomaly, and fetal & maternal dopplers. Gynaecology to include the 3D technique
• At least two years post qualification experience in obstetric ultrasound scanning.
• Experience at writing reports
• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.