Job summary
Are you a Sonographer with experience of working in the NHS, looking for a new opportunity to develop advanced practice?
Our highly skilled team of Sonographers have an exciting opening available to work in our Obstetric Ultrasound department, performing a variety of scans including Dating, FTCS, Anomaly, Growth and Placental siting ultrasound scans.
We offer a varied and interesting workload, including performing uterine artery dopplers and cervical length scans. We can also offer the opportunity to rotate through non-obstetric services, in specialities such as general, gynaecology, MSK, head and neck, and baby hips ultrasound.
Find out more about the team in our departmental video:
Imaging at North Bristol NHS Trust
Successful post holders must hold all of these:
- Post-graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.
- BSc in Radiography, Midwifery or equivalent.
- A current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration or be on the RCT (Register of Clinical Technologists).
- Have experience of working as an independent reporting Obstetric sonographer in the NHS (or similar size/type of organisation).
Main duties of the job
- This role requires you to have a good scanning technique, the ability to process complex information, good written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work with colleagues from Band 2 support staff to consultants, keeping the patient's best interest at the centre of what you do.
- Ultrasound lists take place at Southmead Hospital, in our Women and Children's Health quarter.
- You will be able to competently scan and independently report ultrasound scans in line with FASP standards, to the level required in the NHS, including complex information. Training will be given in specific areas as required.
- Vetting and triaging ultrasound requests.
- Be actively involved in training trainee sonographers.
- Be involved in and supporting ultrasound audits and QA.
- Attend clinical governance mornings for training and feedback interesting cases.
- Be involved in CPD, including attending courses as needed.
About us
We currently have a team of 21 Sonographers working within our Obstetric ultrasound team, and have 2 trainee Sonographers at present training in Obstetric and Early Pregnancy ultrasound. We also work alongside a team of dedicated image support workers who support the Sonographers in the day to day running of our clinics.
We have a friendly, diverse team of Sonographers who strive to work to high standards, supporting each other, whilst keeping the patient at the centre of all we do. We work closely and collaboratively with our Fetal Medicine, Midwifery and Obstetrics colleagues, to ensure we provide excellent patient care and a supportive work environment.
We understand the importance of supporting a healthy work/life balance to maintain staff well-being. All of our lists are booked according to Society of Radiographers examination times guidance to help support you in a happy, healthy work environment.
Our award-winning Brunel Building includes a large rooftop terrace, staff only zone, with an outdoor seating area with views across the city.
We understand the importance of investing in our team at NBT and regularly send Sonographers to training courses including BMUS. We have regular clinical governance mornings to feedback audits, hold teaching sessions from specialists, and staff meetings.
Our teams are supported by our Ultrasound Service Lead, Obstetric Leads and General Ultrasound Lead, as well as our Lead Practice Educator who supports our trainee Sonographers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role requires individual accountability for independently performing and reporting routine and complex ultrasound examinations in accordance with the ultrasound departmental guidelines and relevant professional body's code of conduct.
- Ability to independently report examinations to meet current FASP standards.
- Understanding the clinical significance of ultrasound findings in the context of the clinical question and patients clinical history, reflecting this in the report.
- Ability to analyse relevant clinical information, including other test results and use this to perform and / or adapt the techniques required to undertake a satisfactory examination and diagnosis.
- Provide advice on future patient management to clinicians and / or relatives where appropriate
- Ability to communicate scan findings directly to patients and clinicians in an empathetic and sensitive manner. Occasionally having to impart highly distressing information and unpleasant news sensitively and providing counselling and reassurance.
For full details of the job description and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role requires individual accountability for independently performing and reporting routine and complex ultrasound examinations in accordance with the ultrasound departmental guidelines and relevant professional body's code of conduct.
- Ability to independently report examinations to meet current FASP standards.
- Understanding the clinical significance of ultrasound findings in the context of the clinical question and patients clinical history, reflecting this in the report.
- Ability to analyse relevant clinical information, including other test results and use this to perform and / or adapt the techniques required to undertake a satisfactory examination and diagnosis.
- Provide advice on future patient management to clinicians and / or relatives where appropriate
- Ability to communicate scan findings directly to patients and clinicians in an empathetic and sensitive manner. Occasionally having to impart highly distressing information and unpleasant news sensitively and providing counselling and reassurance.
For full details of the job description and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Must hold the Diploma of the Society of Radiographers DCR(R) or BSc Radiography or equivalent
- Must hold current Health Professions Council (HPC) registration or equivalent
- Must hold Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU) or PgCert/PgDip in Ultrasound
Work Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working as an independent reporting obstetric sonographer in the NHS (or similar size/type of organisation)
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Must hold the Diploma of the Society of Radiographers DCR(R) or BSc Radiography or equivalent
- Must hold current Health Professions Council (HPC) registration or equivalent
- Must hold Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU) or PgCert/PgDip in Ultrasound
Work Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working as an independent reporting obstetric sonographer in the NHS (or similar size/type of organisation)
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).
