Sonographers

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks an experienced Sonographer for its Obstetric Ultrasound department. The ideal candidate must have a post-grad diploma in Medical Ultrasound and experience in independent reporting. Responsibilities include conducting various ultrasound scans and training trainee sonographers. The organization values a supportive environment and promotes professional development opportunities while maintaining high patient care standards.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience of independent reporting in Obstetric sonography in the NHS.
• Ability to independently report examinations to meet current FASP standards.
• Understanding of clinical significance of ultrasound findings.
• Experience of performing uterine artery dopplers and cervical length scans.

Responsibilities

• Competently scan and independently report ultrasound scans.
• Vetting and triaging ultrasound requests.
• Actively involve in training trainee sonographers.
• Attend clinical governance mornings for training and feedback.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate scan findings

Good scanning technique

Ability to process complex information

Education

Post-grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

BSc in Radiography or Midwifery

Current registration with HCPC or NMC

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 support staff to consultants, keeping the patient's best interests at the centre of what you do.
• Obstetric 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

Supportive Team - We currently have a team of 21 Sonographers working within our Obstetric Ultrasound Team and 2 Trainee Sonographers training in Obstetric and Early Pregnancy Ultrasound. We're supported by our Ultrasound Service Lead, Obstetric Leads and General Ultrasound Lead, as well as our Lead Practice Educator.

We work alongside a team of dedicated imaging support workers who support the Sonographers in the day to day running of our clinics.

We are a friendly, diverse team who strive to work to high standards, supporting each other, whilst keeping the patient at the centre of all we do.

Collaborative Working - 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.

Work/ life balance - 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.

Professional Development - 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.

Do you have experience working independently in NHS Sonography? Looking for a fresh opportunity for the New Year to advance your practice?

Our highly skilled team of Sonographers have an opening within our Obstetric Ultrasound department. Offering a varied, interesting workload, experience in FTCS and FASP scanning is vital. You will perform Dating, First Trimester, Anomaly, Growth and Placental siting ultrasound scans. Experience of performing uterine artery dopplers and cervical length scans is also advantageous.

With opportunities for UK qualified or NOUS experienced candidates to work in our non-obstetric services such as general, gynaecology, MSK, head and neck, and baby hips ultrasound, you could establish a diverse job plan beyond the routine.

Competent scanning and independent reporting, alongside refined communication of complex information will be crucial in supporting the smooth running of the service with high patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Post-grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound/post-grad Certificate in Obstetric Ultrasound or equivalent (e.g DMU obtained in the UK; qualifications from CASE-accredited universities desirable)
• BSc in Radiography, Midwifery or equivalent
• Current registration with HCPC, NMC or be on the RCT
• Experience of independent reporting in Obstetric sonography in the NHS (or similar size/type of organisation)
• 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.

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.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel [phone].

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.