Job summary
Are you a skilled Sonographer looking for an enriching role in London? Look no further! Our Maternity service, rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, is not just established - we're thriving and expanding! We're firmly rooted in the heart of London, operating across Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. Our reputation is built on exceptional care and service, and now we're broadening our horizons to offer even more. Who we are: Click on our new Trust video About us | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust As a vital member of our friendly and professional team, you'll have the opportunity to work with both high and low-risk pregnancies, as well as in gynaecological ultrasounds. We value experience in obstetrics, particularly in 12-week (NTs) and 20-week scans (cardiac, uterine artery Doppler). We understand the importance of work-life balance. Whether you're interested in full-time, part-time, or flexible working arrangements, we strive to accommodate your needs. Your professional development is a priority for us. Thus, we offer exceptional training and support programs, aimed at enhancing your skills and facilitating progression to higher banding roles. If that not enough to tempt you, we will be giving an extra £5,000 on top of your salary as part of our recruitment and retention premium (subject to terms and conditions being met) and a generous relocation package! Informal visits and chats welcome!
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be a qualified sonographer who will be expected to work autonomously within the specialist field of obstetrics and gynaecology imaging.
- To provide an efficient and professional ultrasound service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- Assess and report on own specialist workload.
- Participate in service activity within specialised areas of working.
- To provide supervision and training of junior ultrasound staff, students and doctors rotating through the ultrasound unit.
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
- To deputise for Superintendent Sonographer when required.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in ultrasound.
- DMU / PgDip/ Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Nuchal translucency accreditation
- HPC / NMC / GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of range of obstetric/ gynaecological ultrasound including: oTV scanning, oAll aspects of fetal anomaly screening programme and obstetric scanning, including Doppler
- Excellent Patient care
- Awareness and knowledge of current safety requirements; NSC, NICE and other relevant national guidelines
Desirable
- Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Independent reporting
- Leadership qualities.
- Ability to mentor a student
- To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of audit
- Ability to interpret statistics and utilise knowledge to help advise women regarding antenatal screening and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
- Use of computerised information including PowerPoint presentation
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in ultrasound.
- DMU / PgDip/ Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Nuchal translucency accreditation
- HPC / NMC / GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of range of obstetric/ gynaecological ultrasound including: oTV scanning, oAll aspects of fetal anomaly screening programme and obstetric scanning, including Doppler
- Excellent Patient care
- Awareness and knowledge of current safety requirements; NSC, NICE and other relevant national guidelines
Desirable
- Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Independent reporting
- Leadership qualities.
- Ability to mentor a student
- To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of audit
- Ability to interpret statistics and utilise knowledge to help advise women regarding antenatal screening and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
- Use of computerised information including PowerPoint presentation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
