Ultrasonographer

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Ultrasound Sonographer to join our busy department, mainly at the Chelsea and Westminster site with possible cover at West Middlesex when required. The role requires scanning and reporting in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and General Abdominal ultrasound, with Paediatric, Vascular and MSK scans to be performed depending on experience.

You will work within a supportive team using GE machines.

Qualifications

• Obstetrics US essential (FASP & GAP knowledge).
• Gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound essential.
• Small parts, MSK, vascular and paediatrics desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independently scan and report obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal exams.
• Paediatric, vascular and MSK ultrasound may be performed depending on experience.
• Refer to the job description for more details.

Skills

Obstetrics ultrasound

Gynaecology ultrasound

General abdominal ultrasound

Paediatric ultrasound

Small parts ultrasound

MSK ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound

FASP knowledge

GAP knowledge

Tools

GE ultrasound machines

Job description

Our Ultrasound department consists of 16 rooms: 6 General, 6 Obstetrics, 1 EPAU, 1 ACU 1 ACU and 1 satellite clinic. All our rooms are all equipped with the latest GE machines. We are a busy and dynamic department doing a wide variety of examinations such as Obstetric, Gynae, General Abdominal, Small Parts, Vascular, Paediatric and MSK ultrasound. We have a culture which fosters innovation and supports new ideas whilst also ensuring our people are well supported so that they have high rates of employee satisfaction and are professionally developing to be the leaders of tomorrow. The successful candidate will work mainly at the Chelsea and Westminster site but may cover West Middlesex Hospital site when services require. The minimum scanning requirements for this role: Obstetrics US (FASP & GAP knowledge and application), Gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound is essential. This includes scanning, independent reporting and onward recommendation of all modalities in line with national and local guidelines and protocols.. Small parts, MSK, vascular and paediatrics (including GRAF hips) ultrasound skills are desirable.,

• To independently scan and report examinations in obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal ultrasound. Paediatric, vascular and MSK ultrasound may also be performed depending on experience and training.
• Please refer to the job description for more details

Key working relation relationships

• All members of staff within the Department
• All levels of hospital staff, patients and members of the public
• He/she will develop a particularly close relationship with consultants and senior nursing and administrative staff
  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.