Job summary
To provide an obstetric ultrasound service within the Fetal Medicine Unit of St George's Hospital.
As a screening sonographer you will be expected to undertake all aspects of obstetric scanning from 12 weeks gestation to post term.
In order to reach the minimum criteria for the position you must have the following:
- A Post graduate qualification in obstetric ultrasound (Pg Dip, Pg Cert, DMU, or MSc in medical U/S or UK recognised equivalent)
- HCPC or other UK registration (GMC/ NMC)
- Up to date FMF accreditation for NT screening and first trimester Doppler
- Good communication skills and a flexible approach are essential
- Knowledge of feto-maternal dopplers is not essential but desirable.
If you are motivated and engaging, able to work within a highly supportive small team and would like to gain experience and expertise in this field of scanning, we are keen to receive your application.
Main duties of the job
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
About us
St Georges is an acute general hospital in South West London, with a large Maternity unit serving a diverse community, which receives a large number of tertiary referrals from other centres. The approximate number of deliveries per annum is 5500.
Tertiary fetal medicine, fetal cardiology, day assessment and routine screening are undertaken in the same unit where there are 8 scanning rooms.
A busy, cohesive unit with great support from our highly experienced fetal medicine specialists Professor Basky Thilaganathan, Professor Aris Papageorghiou, Professor Asma Khalil and Mr. Amar Bhide.
Our team of sonographers are dedicated and committed to the highest quality of care and imaging. There are opportunities to further your career with presenting, teaching, research and auditing. Professional development sessions are actively supported
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
This is a screening sonographer position, please do not apply if you are wanting U/S training or to scan in Fetal Medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
This is a screening sonographer position, please do not apply if you are wanting U/S training or to scan in Fetal Medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oDiploma in Medical Ultrasound or UK recognised equivalent or about to qualify
- oUK HCPC, or SoR registered with the voluntary register for sonographers, or recognised UK statutory body registration for competency (i.e GMC/NMC)
- oSound Communication skills
Desirable
- oEvidence of further education BSc/MSc
- oLeadership Course
- oFMF accreditation for NT screening
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience of Obs and gynae ultrasound
Desirable
- oKnowledge of Feto / maternal dopplers
Skills
Essential
- oTeam Player
- oCommitment to providing first class service
- oAbility to think logically prioritise and use initiative
- oCaring and polite manner at all times
- oDemonstrates good leadership skills
- oCommitment to self-development
Desirable
- oAbility and some experience of teaching and mentoring
Knowledge and other
Essential
- oWillingness to participate in research and audits
- oFlexibility in work practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of internal auditing for screening
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oDiploma in Medical Ultrasound or UK recognised equivalent or about to qualify
- oUK HCPC, or SoR registered with the voluntary register for sonographers, or recognised UK statutory body registration for competency (i.e GMC/NMC)
- oSound Communication skills
Desirable
- oEvidence of further education BSc/MSc
- oLeadership Course
- oFMF accreditation for NT screening
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience of Obs and gynae ultrasound
Desirable
- oKnowledge of Feto / maternal dopplers
Skills
Essential
- oTeam Player
- oCommitment to providing first class service
- oAbility to think logically prioritise and use initiative
- oCaring and polite manner at all times
- oDemonstrates good leadership skills
- oCommitment to self-development
Desirable
- oAbility and some experience of teaching and mentoring
Knowledge and other
Essential
- oWillingness to participate in research and audits
- oFlexibility in work practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of internal auditing for screening
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
