Job summary
Band 7 Ultrasonographer, (with R&R)
West Middlesex University Hospital
The West Middlesex University Hospital site is a flagship modern NHS hospital for West London. With a reputation for innovation and quality of care, the hospital is already a Beacon site for its work in modernisation.
The range of work would include early pregnancy, obstetrics, Nuchal Translucency scans, gynaecology, subfertility, transvaginal and Doppler ultrasound. Applicants must hold a Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent qualification) and have experience in the fore-mentioned scanning techniques and scan to a very high standard.
Applicants are invited from enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our busy, but friendly team. If you are interested in becoming highly skilled in obstetrics and gynaecological scanning, become part of a patient-focused team, work closely with obstetricians and gynaecologists, participate in feedback and audits and be an active participant in continued professional development, then this is the department for you.
The ultrasound department is bright and modern with nine ultrasound rooms, equipped with state-of-the-art GE ultrasound equipment. The department is fully linked to PACS.
Main duties of the job
To be an effective member of the Ultrasound team, providing a high qualityultrasound service to both Doctors and patients. To carry out and monitor allaspects of work in the Ultrasound Department and to provide an effectiveservice within the procedures and guidelines agreed with Consultants andDepartmental protocols.
About us
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.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.
Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities
Clinical Practice:
- To perform a wide range of obstetric, early pregnancy and gynaecological examinations and write reports appropriate to the examination on all patients seen within the department.
- To report all ultrasound examinations in accordance with the scheme of work and departmental protocols.
- To report, document and follow-up all cases for the FASP audit.
- To liaise with obstetricians and staff of the antenatal clinics and co-ordinate appointments.
- To clinically vet all obstetric and gynae ultrasound requests
- To undertake the day to day booking, filing and maintenance of patient records, both manual and
computer-based, as required. To strictly adhere to the data protection act.
Professional Leadership:
- To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care and have a positive experience.
- To act as a positive role model.
- To provide clinical support and advice for colleagues within the department and across the Directorate.
- To ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to and that all working areas are kept clean and safe.
Organisational and Professional Development:
- To participate in the clinical training of clinicians undergoing the basic RCOG Module 2 in ultrasound scanning.
- To participate in CPD and take an active role in the weekly educational meetings and discussions.
- To ensure the safe and appropriate use of all the ultrasound machines and provide basic care in their maintenance. To report and record all equipment faults.
- To ensure that all staff are aware of the confidential aspects of care in relation to the data protection act.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities
Clinical Practice:
- To perform a wide range of obstetric, early pregnancy and gynaecological examinations and write reports appropriate to the examination on all patients seen within the department.
- To report all ultrasound examinations in accordance with the scheme of work and departmental protocols.
- To report, document and follow-up all cases for the FASP audit.
- To liaise with obstetricians and staff of the antenatal clinics and co-ordinate appointments.
- To clinically vet all obstetric and gynae ultrasound requests
- To undertake the day to day booking, filing and maintenance of patient records, both manual and
computer-based, as required. To strictly adhere to the data protection act.
Professional Leadership:
- To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care and have a positive experience.
- To act as a positive role model.
- To provide clinical support and advice for colleagues within the department and across the Directorate.
- To ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to and that all working areas are kept clean and safe.
Organisational and Professional Development:
- To participate in the clinical training of clinicians undergoing the basic RCOG Module 2 in ultrasound scanning.
- To participate in CPD and take an active role in the weekly educational meetings and discussions.
- To ensure the safe and appropriate use of all the ultrasound machines and provide basic care in their maintenance. To report and record all equipment faults.
- To ensure that all staff are aware of the confidential aspects of care in relation to the data protection act.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- PG Cert in Obs and Gynae ultrasound
- HPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Nuchal Translucency accreditation
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all obstetric, early pregnancy, transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound
- Experience in Doppler and Colour Doppler ultrasound technique
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Well-motivated and enthusiastic
- Able to break bad news both professionally and in a caring manner
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to operate effectively under pressure
- To be able to carry out and present audits and case studies
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- PG Cert in Obs and Gynae ultrasound
- HPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Nuchal Translucency accreditation
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all obstetric, early pregnancy, transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound
- Experience in Doppler and Colour Doppler ultrasound technique
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Well-motivated and enthusiastic
- Able to break bad news both professionally and in a caring manner
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to operate effectively under pressure
- To be able to carry out and present audits and case studies
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).