Overview
Clinical Sonographer, Maternity Ultrasound role at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an experienced sonographer who is interested in expanding their scope of practice to work within our friendly team. This post would suit someone with excellent obstetric and gynaecology scanning skills and we welcome applications from registered sonographers with a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Medical Ultrasound.
Ashford & St Peters NHS Trust Maternity & Gynaecology is based across two sites with the main department situated at St. Peters Hospital and a smaller one at Ashford Hospital. We have 8 ultrasound rooms across both sites, 7 of which have GE VolusonE8/E10 machines and one Samsung W10. A range of obstetric examinations from early pregnancy to term are performed, including maternal and fetal Doppler studies, together with 3D TV gynaecology scans (training can be provided for these techniques). We independently report and triage all our obstetric and gynaecological examinations. CPD is actively encouraged and supported.
Responsibilities
* Perform and report obstetric and gynaecology scans in a professional and caring manner in keeping with the Trust Values.
* Support the Lead Sonographer in the day to day running of an efficient service and give support to other members of the team and trainee sonographers.
* Have a flexible approach to the variable demands of the service and the ability to work under pressure.
* To run the department in the absence of the Lead Sonographer on a day to day basis.
* To maintain established clinical standards, particularly in respect to patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety.
* To liaise effectively with other departments and health care professionals as necessary.
* To participate in auditing, reporting, presentation and administration of the ultrasound service as required.
* To participate in the practical and theoretical training of student sonographers.
* To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff according to the Trusts Health and Safety Policy.
Qualifications
* Registered sonographer with a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent).
* Excellent obstetric and gynaecology scanning skills.
* Commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development.
* Flexible approach to service demands and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to liaise effectively with other departments and health care professionals.
About the Trust and Environment
The Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people across North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. It operates across two hospital sites—Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey—and runs specialist clinics in the community and local hospitals. The vision is to be among the best healthcare Trusts in the country, with a focus on continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexible workforce arrangements to support patient care. This is a period of expansion, including developments at Ashford Hospital and plans for a dedicated elective centre with a state-of-the-art environment for planned surgical procedures.
Notes
Advert may close early; applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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