Ultrasound Sonographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Medinet invites applications for a fixed-term diagnostic sonographer post in an NHS Trust's Fetal Medicine Unit. You will perform routine antenatal scans, including anomaly, growth, dating, NT, and twin scans, with independent reporting and escalation of abnormal findings.

You will work within CPD requirements, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with fetal medicine, ultrasound and maternity teams to ensure high-quality patient care during a five-month contract to March 2027.

Qualifications

• Accredited postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (DMU, PgDip or CASE-accredited programme).
• HCPC or equivalent professional registration.
• Current, valid NT licence with active DQASS participation and no red flags.
• Demonstrable experience in obstetric ultrasound.
• Previous experience in a Fetal Medicine Unit.
• Experience within NHS antenatal screening service.
• Current FASP experience.
• Experience undertaking uterine artery Doppler assessment.
• Experience with twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scanning.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform FASP anomaly scans, including uterine artery Doppler assessment (45-minute appointments).
• Perform fetal growth scans (30-minute appointments).
• Perform dating and NT scans (30-minute appointments).
• Perform twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scans (60-minute appointments).
• Produce accurate, timely reports and same-day records on Trust-approved digital systems.
• Identify, verify and escalation suspected fetal or other abnormal findings before the patient leaves.
• Document escalations and take part in audit, quality assurance and governance reviews.
• Comply with national screening programme requirements, local maternity pathways and Trust policies.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care to women and their families.
• Work collaboratively with fetal medicine, ultrasound and maternity teams.
• Work within scope of practice, competence and registration, keeping patient confidentiality.
• Maintain CPD and undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Antenatal ultrasound skills

Twin pregnancy scanning

Independent reporting & escalation

Excellent communication

NHS reporting familiarity

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound

Tools

NHS digital reporting systems

Job description

Fixed-term diagnostic sonographer post for Medinet, an insourcing provider, working in an NHS Trust's Fetal Medicine Unit for five months to March 2027. The work is routine antenatal scanning: anomaly, growth, dating and NT scans, plus twin pregnancy scans, with independent reporting and escalation of abnormal findings. Scanning is diagnostic only, with no outpatient clinics, theatre work or complex fetal medicine consultations. Candidates need HCPC or equivalent registration and a current NT licence with DQASS participation.

What the job involves

• Independently perform FASP anomaly scans, including uterine artery Doppler assessment (45-minute appointments)
• Perform fetal growth scans (30-minute appointments)
• Perform dating and NT scans (30-minute appointments)
• Perform twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scans (60-minute appointments)
• Produce accurate, timely reports and same-day records on Trust-approved digital systems
• Identify, verify and escalation suspected fetal or other abnormal findings before the patient leaves
• Document all escalations and take part in audit, quality assurance and governance reviews
• Comply with national screening programme requirements, local maternity pathways and Trust policies
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care to women and their families
• Work collaboratively with fetal medicine, ultrasound and maternity teams
• Work within scope of practice, competence and registration, keeping patient confidentiality
• Maintain CPD and undertake other duties as required

Qualifications

• Accredited postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (DMU, PgDip or equivalent CASE-accredited programme)

Registration & licences

• HCPC or equivalent professional registration
• Current, valid NT licence with active DQASS participation and no red flags

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in obstetric ultrasound
• Previous experience working within a Fetal Medicine Unit
• Experience within an NHS antenatal screening service
• Current FASP experience
• Experience undertaking uterine artery Doppler assessment
• Experience with twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scanning

Skills & knowledge

• Competent in routine antenatal scanning, including anomaly, growth and dating scans undertaken independently
• Able to undertake twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scans
• Recognising abnormal findings and escalating appropriately
• Good understanding of clinical governance and patient safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with NHS ultrasound reporting and digital systems