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 seeking a refreshing change, your skills and enthusiasm are what we need!
We're firmly rooted in the heart of London, operating across "Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital" and St Mary's Hospital. Our reputation is built on exceptional care and service, and now we're broadening our horizons to offer even more. It's an exciting time to join us as we grow and enhance our services and allow the opportunity for you to rotate around other areas of the division!
We understand the importance of work-life balance. Whether you're interested in full-time, part-time, or flexible working arrangements, we strive to accommodate your needs. Your professional development is a priority for us. Thus, we offer exceptional training and support programs, aimed at enhancing your skills to very high standards and facilitating progression to higher banding roles.
If that not enough to tempt you, we will be giving an extra £5,000 on top of your salary as part of our recruitment and retention premium (subject to terms and conditions being met) and a generous relocation package!
Informal visits and chats welcome!
Main duties of the job
- Undertake obstetric and gynaecological procedures in accordance with guidelines to maintain the set standard of practice.
- This role requires the post holder to have advanced clinical judgement to enable independent effective decision-making.
- Co-ordinate the day to day organisation of assigned area of work.
- To use the equipment correctly, reporting any faults to the Manager.
- To be proficient with the department computer systems and ensure that accurate records are maintained ensuring findings are reported and acted upon.
- To report any fault in the database.
- To participate in audit, research and quality control programmes.
- Provision of clinical information to the patient.
- Participation in the Down screening programme
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. Please talk to us at interview. .
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
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: oTV scanning, oAll 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
Essential
- Independent reporting. Computer literate
- Ability to mentor a student
- Able to work under pressure
- Good Interpersonal skills
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
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: oTV scanning, oAll 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
Essential
- Independent reporting. Computer literate
- Ability to mentor a student
- Able to work under pressure
- Good Interpersonal skills
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).
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).
