Job summary
Applications are invited for one post based at the Royal London Hospital to commence as soon as possible for a period of one year.
These posts provide an excellent opportunity for training for an obstetric trainee or post- CCT doctor with intermediate/advanced obstetric ultrasound skills who wishes to pursue exposure in Fetal Medicine.
A MINIMUM of 12 months experience in hands-on obstetric ultrasound is essential. Candidates without any ultrasound experience will NOT be shortlisted.
For informal enquiries, please email Dr Elena Greco on elena.greco@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Undertake obstetric ultrasound screening, diagnosis, and follow-up of pregnancies complicated by fetal structural and growth abnormalities.
Participate in simple invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures (amniocentesis) under consultant supervision.
Deliver care in accordance with local Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine guidelines and national standards (e.g. FASP).
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary clinics including fetal cardiology, paediatric surgery, genetics, neonatology, and maternal medicine.
Ensure effective liaison and communication with all professionals involved in antenatal counselling, diagnostic work-up, and perinatal management.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use a dedicated research ultrasound room where required.
Support data collection, audit, and evidence generation aligned with service development and national priorities.
Teaching and training
Participate in departmental teaching, governance, audit, and multidisciplinary meetings.
Support training of junior doctors, sonographers, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use a dedicated research ultrasound room where required.
Support data collection, audit, and evidence generation aligned with service development and national priorities.
Teaching and training
Participate in departmental teaching, governance, audit, and multidisciplinary meetings.
Support training of junior doctors, sonographers, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree with full GMC registration
Desirable
- FMF accreditation for nuchal translucency screening
Experience
Essential
- Previous obstetric experience at ST3 level or above
- Experience performing a full range of obstetric ultrasound scans in line with FASP guidelines
Desirable
- Early Pregnancy Unit experience o Transvaginal ultrasound experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of obstetric ultrasound and fetal medicine practice
- Understanding of audit and clinical governance
Desirable
- Statistical knowledge
- Valid GCP certification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- IT literacy
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexibility and ability to manage a demanding workload
- Ability to work effectively in stressful situations
- Sensitivity to the needs of a culturally diverse population
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree with full GMC registration
Desirable
- FMF accreditation for nuchal translucency screening
Experience
Essential
- Previous obstetric experience at ST3 level or above
- Experience performing a full range of obstetric ultrasound scans in line with FASP guidelines
Desirable
- Early Pregnancy Unit experience o Transvaginal ultrasound experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of obstetric ultrasound and fetal medicine practice
- Understanding of audit and clinical governance
Desirable
- Statistical knowledge
- Valid GCP certification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- IT literacy
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexibility and ability to manage a demanding workload
- Ability to work effectively in stressful situations
- Sensitivity to the needs of a culturally diverse population
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).