Obstetric Lead Sonographer
The closing date is 12 August 2025
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Obstetric Ultrasound service within SWB. The post holder will provide a high level of clinical expertise within Obstetric ultrasound providing advice, education and support to staff to promote best practice.
Why not take this exciting opportunity to come and join our very skilled and dedicated team as we move forwards in our new state of the art hospital?
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to perform and report on Obstetric Ultrasound is addition, they will be required to support the department to achieve the national standards. To assist the service in achieving these key aims, this role is pivotal in ensuring a safe and effective service and in meeting the national targets set out in the service specification.
The post holder will liaise with DQASS, provide and monitor action plans, provide internal quality assurance through regular departmental audit and support. The role requires good communication between the ultrasound team, the Trust's antenatal and new born screening board, the screening laboratory, screening and immunisation lead and teams (SILS's) and the regional quality assurance team (RQAT). Maintain good record keeping.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
30 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
381-IM-7361015
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust-Birmingham Treatment Centre
Dudley Road
West Midlands
B18 7QH
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust-Birmingham Treatment Centre
Dudley Road
West Midlands
B18 7QH
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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