British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Sonographer

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Job summary

Are you a sonographer looking for a new role where you can use your specialist knowledge of obstetrics & gynaecology ultrasound?

We are looking for an experienced Sonographer to join our Clinical Teams working in our 3 units in London. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours a week over Monday to Saturday.

About the role:

As a sonographer at BPAS, you will be performing high quality obstetric dating scans as well as gynecological scans to assess for RPOC. The main focus of the role consists of early pregnancy/ dating scans but also dating in the second trimester- performing HC measurements to determine a gestational age & post treatment checks.

About you:

You will be a qualified sonographer or registered Adult Nurse or Midwife but must possess a minimum Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound qualification. You'll have a minimum of 1 year experience since the completion of your Post Graduate Certification and will be registered with a professional body, either the NMC or HCPC.

You'll be client focused & someone who considers themselves a team player. As subject matter experts, you will be expected to advise, support & occasionally mentor BPAS Nurses or Midwives, who have undertaken a basic CASE accredited Ultrasound course, should they require a second opinion or input from a more qualified Ultrasound practitioner.

We are also looking for:

  • Experience of participating in audits
  • Ability to perform obstetric ultrasound examinations
  • Teaching and training experience

Main duties of the job

  • To ensure that high standards of Ultrasound scans are undertaken at BPAS
  • Support nurses and midwives by providing reassurance and practical advice surrounding Ultrasound scanning
  • Ensure that clinical policies and guidelines are adhered to at all times
  • Support the lead sonographer and the Ultrasound facilitators in managing an effective Ultrasound service
  • To maintain up to date knowledge of Ultrasound scanning
  • Aid the Lead sonographer and Ultrasound facilitators with undertaking investigations surrounding DATIX and serious incidences

About us

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.

Working with us:

Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.

For our clinical roles, a full clinical training package will be provided along with comprehensive support. Nursing & midwifery colleagues will have the opportunity to train in 1st & 2nd trimester sonography scanning, contraception fitting & STI testing. For surgical units you will gain experience in conscious sedation & general anaesthetic treatment in our operating departments.

BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

17 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,164 to £59,164 a year - Depending on skills & experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0201-SON-LONCL-375

Job locations

Stroud Green Clinic

Upper Tollington Park

London

N4 3EL


B P A S

Romford Road

London

E15 4BZ


15 - 16 The Polygon

London

SW4 0JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full job/person specification along with our terms and conditions (including salary information) can be found on the right hand side of the advert and are available for you to download and review.

Further information:

Hours: 37.5 hours per week to be worked over Monday to Saturday.

Salary: £51,164 - £59,164 per annum depending on skills and experience. This is inclusive of the OLW payment. Saturday shifts are paid at time and half.

Locations:

Finsbury Park Stroud Green Clinic, 12-14 Upper Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, London N4 3EL

London East 32-36 Romford Road, Stratford, London E15 4BZ

Clapham 15 - 16 The Polygon, London SW4 0JG

Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!

This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.

COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full job/person specification along with our terms and conditions (including salary information) can be found on the right hand side of the advert and are available for you to download and review.

Further information:

Hours: 37.5 hours per week to be worked over Monday to Saturday.

Salary: £51,164 - £59,164 per annum depending on skills and experience. This is inclusive of the OLW payment. Saturday shifts are paid at time and half.

Locations:

Finsbury Park Stroud Green Clinic, 12-14 Upper Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, London N4 3EL

London East 32-36 Romford Road, Stratford, London E15 4BZ

Clapham 15 - 16 The Polygon, London SW4 0JG

Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!

This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.

COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 year since completion of PG Cert
  • Clinical Supervisor / assessor of trainee sonographers
  • Participation in audit / research
  • Evidence of personal / professional development
  • Experience of working in Early Pregnancy Assessment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Practical knowledge of performing gynecological and obstetric Ultrasound scans.
  • Up to date technical knowledge with regards to Ultrasound and equipment
  • Ability to perform obstetric and gynecological Ultrasound examinations
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability / patience to teach others

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Radiographer or Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 / Midwife
  • PG Cert in Medical Ultrasound (to include obstetrics and gynaecology) or PG Dip in Medical Ultrasound
  • Registered with a professional body

Desirable

  • Recognised professional teaching qualification

General

Essential

  • Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
  • Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship.
  • Please state your NMC / HCPC PIN if applicable
  • Please state your renewal date
  • This role is working 37.5 hours per week over Monday to Saturday at our 3 units in London. Can you travel to all 3 units and commit to this working pattern?

Desirable

  • Please provide any further information in support of your application
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 year since completion of PG Cert
  • Clinical Supervisor / assessor of trainee sonographers
  • Participation in audit / research
  • Evidence of personal / professional development
  • Experience of working in Early Pregnancy Assessment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Practical knowledge of performing gynecological and obstetric Ultrasound scans.
  • Up to date technical knowledge with regards to Ultrasound and equipment
  • Ability to perform obstetric and gynecological Ultrasound examinations
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability / patience to teach others

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Radiographer or Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 / Midwife
  • PG Cert in Medical Ultrasound (to include obstetrics and gynaecology) or PG Dip in Medical Ultrasound
  • Registered with a professional body

Desirable

  • Recognised professional teaching qualification

General

Essential

  • Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
  • Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship.
  • Please state your NMC / HCPC PIN if applicable
  • Please state your renewal date
  • This role is working 37.5 hours per week over Monday to Saturday at our 3 units in London. Can you travel to all 3 units and commit to this working pattern?

Desirable

  • Please provide any further information in support of your application

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

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

Stroud Green Clinic

Upper Tollington Park

London

N4 3EL


Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

Stroud Green Clinic

Upper Tollington Park

London

N4 3EL


Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Sonographer

Recruitment Team

recruitment@bpas.org

Details

Date posted

17 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,164 to £59,164 a year - Depending on skills & experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0201-SON-LONCL-375

Job locations

Stroud Green Clinic

Upper Tollington Park

London

N4 3EL


B P A S

Romford Road

London

E15 4BZ


15 - 16 The Polygon

London

SW4 0JG


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