An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fetal medicine sonographer to join our team. We have a full-time fixed-term (9 months) position available. The fetal medicine unit (FMU) at St Thomas is a tertiary referral centre. The post holder will be expected to work as an independent sonographer by performing ultrasound scans to a high standard, formulating reports, and communicating results to women.
The FMU runs a first trimester screening service through a One Stop Clinic for Assessment of Risk (OSCAR) model. Sonographers undertake first and second trimester screening and specialised anomaly and growth scans for high-risk pregnancies. We work in partnership with fetal medicine consultants and specialist fetal medicine and screening midwives.
Closing date: 21/8/25
Interview date: 02/09/25
Duties and Responsibilities
* The post holder will provide support to women attending the fetal medicine unit and work closely with specialist midwives and the multidisciplinary team.
* She/he will need an in-depth understanding of the fetal medicine unit.
* The post holder will play a pivotal role in delivering the first trimester screening programme.
* The sonographer will be responsible for communicating high and low risk results to women and their partners.
About Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Our trust comprises five of the UK’s best-known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation.
Women’s Services
As the only NHS Trust in London with women’s and specialist children’s services on one site, we offer unique opportunities for high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies, and children.
Our directorate provides high-quality care to patients across South East London, delivering a range of specialist services both nationally and internationally. We treat approximately 40,000 gynaecology patients annually, and deliver 6,400 NHS births and 350 private births per year.
We also have one of the largest NHS IVF units in the UK, including our flagship Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis services. Alongside clinical services, we are engaged in research and development in partnership with King’s College London.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best staff, as the dedication and skills of our employees are central to ensuring our services are of the highest quality, safe, and patient-focused.
Additional Responsibilities
* The post holder will perform obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations according to department policies and guidelines.
* Rotations will include the Maternity Assessment Unit, Early Pregnancy Unit, Assisted Conception Unit, and other women’s specialist units as required.
* Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and ongoing professional development are expected.
* The post requires working as part of a team to provide a high-quality ultrasound service within the maternity department.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details.
This advert closes on Monday, 25 August 2025.
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