Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Sonographer to join our dynamic Radiology Team, specialising in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Working across our 3 main sites, St Albans City Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Watford General Hospital, you will independently perform and report high-quality obstetric and gynaecological scans, contributing to safe and effective antenatal screening.
You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team in a progressive department that values innovation, education, and patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will independently perform, interpret, and report ultrasound scans across Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
As a confident practitioner, you'll manage a varied and complex caseload, support junior staff, and contribute to national audit schemes such as DQASS. Key skills include NT scan compliance, effective triage, excellent communication, and patient-centred care.
You will play a role in service development, protocol writing, and peer review while ensuring all scanning meets high-quality assurance standards.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will deliver high-quality ultrasound imaging services across Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of cases.
The role includes supporting screening programmes, supervising trainee sonographers, and maintaining quality assurance standards through audit participation.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best patient outcomes.
This is a full-time substantive post with core hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with weekend cover required on a rota basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will deliver high-quality ultrasound imaging services across Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of cases.
The role includes supporting screening programmes, supervising trainee sonographers, and maintaining quality assurance standards through audit participation.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best patient outcomes.
This is a full-time substantive post with core hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with weekend cover required on a rota basis.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DMU or PgD in Ultrasound or PgC/PgD in: oa chosen clinical speciality. oadvanced practice skills of reporting. oadvanced communication. oextended pathophysiology
- Professional Registration with a regulatory body - HCPC / NMC / RCT.
Desirable
- MSc, or working towards one.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies.
- Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Actively participates in CPD relevant to professional needs.
- Detailed understanding of the Combined Screening Programme including FMF standards and the role of DQASS in ongoing audit and performance monitoring.
Experience:
Essential
- Proficient NHS ultrasound experience in Obstetrics, gynaecology.
- Previously worked at Practitioner Sonographer level.
Desirable
- Sub-specialism skills and competencies.
- General medical ultrasound skills.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DMU or PgD in Ultrasound or PgC/PgD in: oa chosen clinical speciality. oadvanced practice skills of reporting. oadvanced communication. oextended pathophysiology
- Professional Registration with a regulatory body - HCPC / NMC / RCT.
Desirable
- MSc, or working towards one.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies.
- Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Actively participates in CPD relevant to professional needs.
- Detailed understanding of the Combined Screening Programme including FMF standards and the role of DQASS in ongoing audit and performance monitoring.
Experience:
Essential
- Proficient NHS ultrasound experience in Obstetrics, gynaecology.
- Previously worked at Practitioner Sonographer level.
Desirable
- Sub-specialism skills and competencies.
- General medical ultrasound skills.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
