Job summary
Lead Sonographer for Women's Health - Band 8A
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic Sonography leader who is ready to clinically lead our obstetric ultrasound team and provide a high level of technical expertise across a comprehensive range of examinations. You will be an experienced specialist diagnostic sonographer and have the drive to supervise, train and lead the highly skilled team of sonographers, trainee sonographers, clinical fellows and midwives.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with proven experience in working within obstetric ultrasound. It is essential that you bring a flexible and adaptable approach to meet with the challenge of this role, supporting the multi-professional team in personalising care, enhancing quality and improving the patient experience. As a Lead Sonographer you will review, influence and lead the development and implementation of policies and audits, organise learning and teaching of the multi-disciplinary team and ensure the key performance indicators are achieved and reported to NHS England.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD for full details and personal specifications.
All applications should be made on-line. Please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying, and that your supporting statement reflects these criteria.
We offer a comprehensive orientation package, annual mandatory updates and on-going support with professional development. We can provide accommodation upon request, and there is an off-site nursery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD for full details and personal specifications.
All applications should be made on-line. Please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying, and that your supporting statement reflects these criteria.
We offer a comprehensive orientation package, annual mandatory updates and on-going support with professional development. We can provide accommodation upon request, and there is an off-site nursery.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Minimum of PgCert in Medical Ultrasound or UK recognised equivalent.
- GMC, HCPC, NMC or RCT registered.
- Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) accreditation for Nuchal Translucency and Uterine Dopplers at the first trimester.
Desirable
- Advanced clinical practice qualification.
- Post graduate qualification in health management.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
- Experience of staff supervision.
- Experience in the training and development of other staff including students.
- Experience of change management/modernisation.
- Experience working with Viewpoint reporting and image storage software.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit. Experience of managing budgets and understanding budget statements.
- Experience of managing budgets and understanding budget statements.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Minimum of PgCert in Medical Ultrasound or UK recognised equivalent.
- GMC, HCPC, NMC or RCT registered.
- Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) accreditation for Nuchal Translucency and Uterine Dopplers at the first trimester.
Desirable
- Advanced clinical practice qualification.
- Post graduate qualification in health management.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
- Experience of staff supervision.
- Experience in the training and development of other staff including students.
- Experience of change management/modernisation.
- Experience working with Viewpoint reporting and image storage software.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit. Experience of managing budgets and understanding budget statements.
- Experience of managing budgets and understanding budget statements.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
