Obstetric Sonographer (Band 7)

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join North Bristol NHS Trust as an Obstetric Sonographer (Band 7) in a dynamic environment. You will perform a variety of obstetric scans and support trainee sonographers while ensuring high standards in patient care. Collaboration within a friendly team is key, working closely alongside midwifery and fetal medicine colleagues to enhance patient experiences.

Benefits

Support for CPD and training courses

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Focus on work/life balance

Qualifications

• Independent reporting obstetric sonographer experience in NHS or similar.
• Completion of medical ultrasound diploma.
• Registration with HCPC or NMC required.

Responsibilities

• Independently performing and reporting ultrasound examinations.
• Communicating scan findings to patients and clinicians sensitively.
• Involvement in training and audits.

Skills

Good scanning technique

Written and verbal communication

Ability to process complex information

Education

Post-graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent

BSc in Radiography, Midwifery or equivalent

Current HCPC or NMC registration

Job description

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Job Overview

Are you a Sonographer with experience of working in the NHS, looking for a new opportunity to develop advanced practice?

Our highly skilled team of Sonographers have an exciting opening available to work in our Obstetric Ultrasound department, performing a variety of scans including Dating, FTCS, Anomaly, Growth and Placental siting ultrasound scans.

We offer a varied and interesting workload, including performing uterine artery dopplers and cervical length scans. We can also offer the opportunity to rotate through non-obstetric services, in specialities such as general, gynaecology, MSK, head and neck, and baby hips ultrasound.

Find out more about the team in our departmental video:

Imaging at North Bristol NHS Trust

Successful Post Holders Must Hold All Of These

• Post-graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.
• BSc in Radiography, Midwifery or equivalent.
• A current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration or be on the RCT (Register of Clinical Technologists).
• Have experience of working as an independent reporting Obstetric sonographer in the NHS (or similar size/type of organisation).
  
  

Main duties of the job

• This role requires you to have a good scanning technique, the ability to process complex information, good written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work with colleagues from Band 2 support staff to consultants, keeping the patient’s best interest at the centre of what you do.
• Ultrasound lists take place at Southmead Hospital, in our Women and Children's Health quarter.
• You will be able to competently scan and independently report ultrasound scans in line with FASP standards, to the level required in the NHS, including complex information. Training will be given in specific areas as required.
• Vetting and triaging ultrasound requests.
• Be actively involved in training trainee sonographers.
• Be involved in and supporting ultrasound audits and QA.
• Attend clinical governance mornings for training and feedback interesting cases.
• Be involved in CPD, including attending courses as needed.
  
  

Working for our organisation

We currently have a team of 21 Sonographers working within our Obstetric ultrasound team, and have 2 trainee Sonographers at present training in Obstetric and Early Pregnancy ultrasound. We also work alongside a team of dedicated image support workers who support the Sonographers in the day to day running of our clinics.

We have a friendly, diverse team of Sonographers who strive to work to high standards, supporting each other, whilst keeping the patient at the centre of all we do. We work closely and collaboratively with our Fetal Medicine, Midwifery and Obstetrics colleagues, to ensure we provide excellent patient care and a supportive work environment.

We understand the importance of supporting a healthy work/life balance to maintain staff well-being. All of our lists are booked according to Society of Radiographers examination times guidance to help support you in a happy, healthy work environment.

Our award-winning Brunel Building includes a large rooftop terrace, staff only zone, with an outdoor seating area with views across the city.

We understand the importance of investing in our team at NBT and regularly send Sonographers to training courses including BMUS. We have regular clinical governance mornings to feedback audits, hold teaching sessions from specialists, and staff meetings.

Our teams are supported by our Ultrasound Service Lead, Obstetric Leads and General Ultrasound Lead, as well as our Lead Practice Educator who supports our trainee Sonographers.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• The role requires individual accountability for independently performing and reporting routine and complex ultrasound examinations in accordance with the ultrasound departmental guidelines and relevant professional body's code of conduct.
• Ability to independently report examinations to meet current FASP standards.
• Understanding the clinical significance of ultrasound findings in the context of the clinical question and patient’s clinical history, reflecting this in the report.
• Ability to analyse relevant clinical information, including other test results and use this to perform and / or adapt the techniques required to undertake a satisfactory examination and diagnosis.
• Provide advice on future patient management to clinicians and / or relatives where appropriate
• Ability to communicate scan findings directly to patients and clinicians in an empathetic and sensitive manner. Occasionally having to impart highly distressing information and unpleasant news sensitively and providing counselling and reassurance.
  
  

For full details of the job description and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

• Must hold the Diploma of the Society of Radiographers DCR(R) or BSc Radiography or equivalent
• Must hold current Health Professions Council (HPC) registration or equivalent
• Must hold Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU) or PgCert/PgDip in Ultrasound
  
  

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Have experience of working as an independent reporting obstetric sonographer in the NHS (or similar size/type of organisation)
  
  

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

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