Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Gynaecology Sonographer

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Gynaecological Ultrasound service within SWB. The post holder will act as a clinical expert in Gynae ultrasound performing and reporting on Ultrasound examinations and will develop and implement best practice.

Why not take this exciting opportunity to come and join our very skilled and dedicated team as we move forward to our state of the art new hospital? Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to perform and report on Gynaecological Ultrasound examinations and act as clinical expert in Gynae Ultrasound, taking an active role in teaching. The role includes taking responsibility and managing the provision of high quality gynae ultrasound service, improving patient pathways.

Key responsibilities include: To analyse patient pathways with the MDT, to modernise and improve ultrasound services. Developing and implementing service strategies . Ensure best practice is adhered to following BMUS guidelines. Effective clinical governance and risk management. In addition the post holder will be required to take an active role in teaching.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives

Date posted

26 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-IM-6077185

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Dudley Road

West Midlands

B18 7QH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Bsc Medical Ultrasound
Qualified and experience to perform and report Gynaecology Ultrasound

Desirable

experience of Line managing a Team

Experience

Essential

Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
High standard of clinical skills
IT Skills to use the necessary system / image recording system
UK NHS ultrasound clinical experience
Line management experience of staff

Desirable

Experience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research based evidence of best practice
Experience in research and development
Experience performing PDR/sickness absence

communication skills

Essential

communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Bsc Medical Ultrasound
Qualified and experience to perform and report Gynaecology Ultrasound

Desirable

experience of Line managing a Team

Experience

Essential

Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
High standard of clinical skills
IT Skills to use the necessary system / image recording system
UK NHS ultrasound clinical experience
Line management experience of staff

Desirable

Experience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research based evidence of best practice
Experience in research and development
Experience performing PDR/sickness absence

communication skills

Essential

communication 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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Dudley Road

West Midlands

B18 7QH

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Dudley Road

West Midlands

B18 7QH

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)