Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

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


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

  • oPost graduate Diploma in ultrasound DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography
  • oState Registered (Radiographer / Nurse)
  • oDMU or Pg Dip Ultrasound
  • oCertificate of Reporting
  • oEvidence of further study
  • oHCPC registered

Experience

Essential

  • oExpertise in Obstetric ultrasound and one other area e.g. abdo/Gynae
  • oDemonstrable post Graduate / registered ultrasound experience
  • oAbility to undertake Audits within Obstetrics to support NHS Screening programme
  • oSpecialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
  • oHigh standard of clinical skills
  • oIT Skills to use the necessary system / image recording system

Desirable

  • oExperience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research-based evidence of best practice
  • oExperience in research and development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oPost graduate Diploma in ultrasound DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography
  • oState Registered (Radiographer / Nurse)
  • oDMU or Pg Dip Ultrasound
  • oCertificate of Reporting
  • oEvidence of further study
  • oHCPC registered

Experience

Essential

  • oExpertise in Obstetric ultrasound and one other area e.g. abdo/Gynae
  • oDemonstrable post Graduate / registered ultrasound experience
  • oAbility to undertake Audits within Obstetrics to support NHS Screening programme
  • oSpecialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
  • oHigh standard of clinical skills
  • oIT Skills to use the necessary system / image recording system

Desirable

  • oExperience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research-based evidence of best practice
  • oExperience in research and development

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).

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 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

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Advanced Practice Sonographer

Hayley Whitehouse

hayley.whitehouse2@nhs.net

07483331342

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


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