Sonographer - Maternity

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a skilled Sonographer to join their thriving Maternity service. The role involves working with various pregnancy types and supporting junior staff, focusing on providing exceptional patient care. Competitive salary with a recruitment premium, flexible working options, and a commitment to professional development make this position highly attractive.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Exceptional training and support programs

Comprehensive relocation package

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Sonographer with relevant accreditation.
• Experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support students.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously within the field of obstetrics and gynaecology imaging.
• Provide professional ultrasound services maintaining patient care standards.
• Supervise and integrate training for junior staff in the ultrasound unit.

Skills

Patient care

Mentoring

Auditing

Statistical interpretation

Flexible working

Education

DMU / PgDip/ Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound

Nuchal translucency accreditation

HPC / NMC / GMC registration

Tools

Computerised information systems

Job description

Are you a skilled Sonographer looking for an enriching role in London? Look no further! Our Maternity service, rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, is not just established - we're thriving and expanding! We're firmly rooted in the heart of London, operating across Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. Our reputation is built on exceptional care and service, and now we're broadening our horizons to offer even more. Who we are: Click on our new Trust video About us | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust As a vital member of our friendly and professional team, you'll have the opportunity to work with both high and low-risk pregnancies, as well as in gynaecological ultrasounds. We value experience in obstetrics, particularly in 12-week (NTs) and 20-week scans (cardiac, uterine artery Doppler). We understand the importance of work-life balance. Whether you're interested in full-time, part-time, or flexible working arrangements, we strive to accommodate your needs. Your professional development is a priority for us. Thus, we offer exceptional training and support programs, aimed at enhancing your skills and facilitating progression to higher banding roles. If that not enough to tempt you, we will be giving an extra £5,000 on top of your salary as part of our recruitment and retention premium (subject to terms and conditions being met) and a generous relocation package! Informal visits and chats welcome!

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be a qualified sonographer who will be expected to work autonomously within the specialist field of obstetrics and gynaecology imaging.
• To provide an efficient and professional ultrasound service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Assess and report on own specialist workload.
• Participate in service activity within specialised areas of working.
• To provide supervision and training of junior ultrasound staff, students and doctors rotating through the ultrasound unit.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
• To deputise for Superintendent Sonographer when required.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• DMU / PgDip/ Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound
• Evidence of CPD
• Nuchal translucency accreditation
• HPC / NMC / GMC registration

Experience

• Experience of range of obstetric/ gynaecological ultrasound including: oTV scanning, oAll aspects of fetal anomaly screening programme and obstetric scanning, including Doppler
• Excellent Patient care
• Awareness and knowledge of current safety requirements; NSC, NICE and other relevant national guidelines
• Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• Ability to mentor a student
• To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Demonstrate experience of audit
• Ability to interpret statistics and utilise knowledge to help advise women regarding antenatal screening and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
• Use of computerised information including PowerPoint presentation

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.