Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Senior Sonographer to work in the Ultrasound Screening Unit and enhance the Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine services fixed term 12 months.
The applicant needs to be experienced in routine screening obstetric ultrasound and be able to perform independently 11-14 weeks nuchal screening, anomaly scan and fetal well-being scans.
This post is also open to those who hold a GMC license to practice, please refer to the Senior Clinical Sonographer job advert -
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies#!/job/v5963956
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will perform routine obstetric ultrasound examinations and will be responsible for providing one-to-one hands-on ultrasound training for junior ultrasound sonographers enrolled in the Training Programme in Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine. The aim for junior sonographers of said programme is to acquire competences in performing routine 11-14 weeks, anomaly scan and fetal well-being by the end of the first year, the Senior Sonographer will significantly contribute in training and teaching junior sonographers in achieving this goal.
The Senior Sonographer will take part in some components of the programme, which includes daily teaching sessions in the form of ultrasound and fetal medicine case discussions and an opportunity to further enhance your skills in Teaching and Research. A certificate of training will be provided to all successful trainees at the end of the sonographership.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant science-based discipline, or a medical qualification (MBBS) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard as determined by UCL. Applicants will be health care professionals with a primary graduation in the field of medicine or health science with the aim of developing academic and practical skills in obstetric ultrasound (for example obstetricians, radiologists, midwives, geneticists, basic scientists).
Desirable
- MRCOG Part 1
- GMC registration with licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in Obstetric ultrasound
- Experience of clinical teaching
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
- Ability to lead new projects
- Good standard of computer literacy
- Research in related field
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical audit clinical governance
- Ability to undertake Clinical Audit projects
Other requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant science-based discipline, or a medical qualification (MBBS) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard as determined by UCL. Applicants will be health care professionals with a primary graduation in the field of medicine or health science with the aim of developing academic and practical skills in obstetric ultrasound (for example obstetricians, radiologists, midwives, geneticists, basic scientists).
Desirable
- MRCOG Part 1
- GMC registration with licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in Obstetric ultrasound
- Experience of clinical teaching
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
- Ability to lead new projects
- Good standard of computer literacy
- Research in related field
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical audit clinical governance
- Ability to undertake Clinical Audit projects
Other requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCLH
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
