Nurse/Midwife Sonographer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS seeks a qualified nurse/midwife sonographer in London, known for its supportive work culture. The role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, enhancing patient advocacy, and maintaining high-quality care standards. Ideal candidates will have significant clinical experience and hold advanced qualifications in nursing.

Qualifications

• Senior clinical experience in the specialty needed.
• Experience in Practice Guideline Development and Research is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diagnostic/therapeutic interventions independently.
• Provide advice to Consultants and participate in nursing leadership.
• Undertake case management and support the nurse-led service.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Patient advocacy

Leadership

Interdisciplinary care

Communication

Education

MSc level learning

RN - Part 1

Mentorship course

Relevant specialist course or equivalent

Counselling course

Non-Medical Prescribing

Job description

The role of nurse/midwife sonographer requires a high degree of personal professional autonomy and making clinical judgements. Taking sole and joint responsibility for the patient and procedure during diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures to ensure a successful patient-based outcome within the acute setting, which will require assessment, planning, and implementation of treatment.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include becoming an essential member, point of contact, and resource for EPAU patients and their significant others. Carrying out diagnostic/therapeutic interventions independently, interpreting results, writing reports, and initiating further treatment based on findings. Performing complex therapeutic/investigational procedures under indirect supervision of the Consultant, ensuring safe practice according to guidelines/protocols to maintain high standards. Demonstrating the ability to develop new skills to provide an expert, high-quality, nurse-led service. Providing ongoing follow-up care and support through telephone, nurse-led clinics, or outpatient clinics.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. We believe that when staff feel supported and happy at work, this positivity benefits our patients. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives foster a culture of engagement through various programmes, networks, and events aimed at improving representation, widening access, enhancing staff experience, and mainstreaming equality.

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist/Specialist Midwife role requires a high level of personal professional autonomy and clinical judgement. Responsibilities include taking sole and joint responsibility for patients during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, providing advice to Consultants and other professionals, participating in nursing/midwifery leadership, and supporting a high-quality, expert, and expanded nurse/midwife-led service through effective interdisciplinary care and review of treatment effectiveness.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• MSc level learning
• RN - Part 1
• Relevant specialist course or equivalent
• Mentorship course (supervising and assessing)
• In-depth knowledge of anatomy related to the specialty
• Knowledge of conditions, management, and treatment
• Early pregnancy and gynaecological scanning experience
• Knowledge of quality standards
• Counselling course
• Non-Medical Prescribing

Experience

• Senior clinical experience in the specialty
• Experience in Practice Guideline Development, Audit, and Research
• Evidence of clinical leadership and workload management
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in patient advocacy and leading audits or research
• Presentation and publishing experience
• Caseload management and service leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure to check for criminal convictions.

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Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro rata, plus HCAS