Sonographer - 30 hours - 12m FTC

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas); Milton Keynes; Presencial; GBP 53.000 - 62.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

34 days annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

GP access 24/7

Mental fitness app

Discounts & gym membership

Family-friendly policies

Descripción de la vacante

BPAS in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Sonographer for 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, to perform obstetric dating scans and gynecological scans, including RPOC assessment and second-trimester dating HC measurements.

You will support nurses and midwives, ensure ultrasound service quality, participate in audits, and mentor staff. A Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound is required with at least 1 year post-certification and registration with NMC or HCPC.

Formación

• Postgraduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound required.
• Registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Minimum 1 year post-certification experience in ultrasound.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure high standards of ultrasound scans are undertaken.
• Support nurses and midwives by providing reassurance and practical advice surrounding Ultrasound scanning.
• Adhere to clinical policies and guidelines at all times.
• Support Lead Sonographer and Ultrasound Facilitators in managing an effective Ultrasound service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Ultrasound scanning.
• Assist with DATIX investigations and serious incidents.

Conocimientos

Ultrasound knowledge

Team player

Audits

Mentoring

Educación

Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

Herramientas

DATIX

Ultrasound equipment

Descripción del empleo

We're looking for an experienced Sonographer to join our team in our Milton Keynes unit for 30 hours per week over Monday to Friday. A detailed shift pattern can be found below. As a sonographer at BPAS, you will be performing high-quality obstetric dating scans as well as gynaecological scans to assess for RPOC. The main focus of the role consists of early pregnancy/dating scans but also dating in the second trimester performing HC measurements to determine a gestational age & post-treatment checks.,

• To ensure that high standards of Ultrasound scans are undertaken at BPAS
• Support nurses and midwives by providing reassurance and practical advice surrounding Ultrasound scanning
• Ensure that clinical policies and guidelines are adhered to at all times
• Support the Lead Sonographer and the Ultrasound Facilitators in managing an effective Ultrasound service
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of Ultrasound scanning
• Aid the Lead Sonographer and Ultrasound Facilitators with undertaking investigations surrounding DATIX and serious incidents
  You will be a qualified sonographer or registered Adult Nurse or Midwife but must possess a minimum Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound qualification. You'll have a minimum of 1 years experience since the completion of your Post Graduate Certification and will be registered with a professional body, either the NMC or HCPC.

You'll be client-focused & someone who considers themselves a team player. As subject matter experts, you'll be expected to advise, support & occasionally mentor BPAS Nurses or Midwives who have undertaken a basic CASE-accredited Ultrasound course, should they require a second opinion or input from a more qualified Ultrasound practitioner.

We are also looking for:

• Experience of participating in audits
• Ability to perform obstetric ultrasound examinations
• Teaching & training experience

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Life assurance at 3 salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance, £53,300 to £61,500 a year pro rata - Depending on skills & experience