Job summary
Are you a skilled Sonographer looking for an enriching role in London? Look no further!
Our Maternity service, rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, is not just established - we're thriving and expanding! Whether you're seeking career progression or simply a refreshing change, your skills and enthusiasm are exactly what we need.
It's an exciting time to join us as we grow and enhance our services, with opportunities to rotate across other areas of the division including the Centre for Fetal Care (CFC) and the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU).
As a vital member of our friendly and professional team, you'll work with both high- and low-risk pregnancies, as well as in gynaecological ultrasound. We particularly value experience in obstetrics, including 12-week NT scans and 20-week anomaly scans (cardiac views, uterine artery Doppler).
Your professional development is a priority for us, with exceptional training and support programmes designed to enhance your skills and support progression to higher banding roles.
If that's not enough to tempt you, we're offering a £5,000 recruitment and retention premium (subject to terms and conditions) and a generous relocation package.
Informal visits and chats are warmly welcomed - come and see what makes our team so special!
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be a qualified sonographer who will be expected to work autonomously within the specialist field of obstetrics and gynaecology imaging.
- To provide an efficient and professional ultrasound service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- To assess and report on own specialist workload.Participate in service activity within specialised areas of working.
- To provide supervision and training of junior ultrasound staff, students and doctors rotating through the ultrasound unit.
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in ultrasound.
- DMU / PgDip/ Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Nuchal translucency accreditation
- Further professional qualifications
- HPC / NMC / GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of range of obstetric/ gynaecological ultrasound including: o TV scanning, o All aspects of fetal anomaly screening programme and obstetric scanning, including Doppler
- Excellent Patient care
- Awareness and knowledge of current safety requirements; NSC, NICE and other relevant national guidelines
Desirable
- Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Independent reporting. Computer literate.
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to mentor a student
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of audit
- Ability to interpret statistics and utilise knowledge to help advise women regarding antenatal screening and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
- Use of computerised information including PowerPoint presentation
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in ultrasound.
- DMU / PgDip/ Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Nuchal translucency accreditation
- Further professional qualifications
- HPC / NMC / GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of range of obstetric/ gynaecological ultrasound including: o TV scanning, o All aspects of fetal anomaly screening programme and obstetric scanning, including Doppler
- Excellent Patient care
- Awareness and knowledge of current safety requirements; NSC, NICE and other relevant national guidelines
Desirable
- Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Independent reporting. Computer literate.
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to mentor a student
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of audit
- Ability to interpret statistics and utilise knowledge to help advise women regarding antenatal screening and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
- Use of computerised information including PowerPoint presentation
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).
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).
