Principal Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound

Job description

Job responsibilities

Oversee and perform a comprehensive range of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations, including early pregnancy assessments, anomaly scans, and growth monitoring.

Maintain high levels of specialist expertise in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound, applying advanced professional skills in practice.

Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centred Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound services.

Lead and support the development of new clinical pathways and service improvements.

Ensure all guidelines, policies, and procedures are adhered to in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound and are updated in line with legislative guidance and best practice.

Act as a clinical expert, advising on highly complex Obstetrics & Gynaecology cases and liaising with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.

Participate in direct patient care, including performing ultrasound scans and providing second opinions on highly complex cases.

Perform line management functions, including recruitment, staff appraisals, competency assessments, and management of sickness absence and leave entitlement.

Act as the first point of contact for complaints or concerns related to the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound service, investigating incidents and implementing action plans where necessary.

Lead regular audits and act as the Lead Screening Sonographer, ensuring adherence to standards, including FASP 18+0-20+6 weeks foetal anomaly scan and NSC standards for the first trimester screening programmes

Ensure that all aspects of clinical governance, risk management, and audit are delivered and progressed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
• Recognised management/ leadership qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

• Master's level in healthcare related subject or evidence of working to that level

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in performing and interpreting obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examinations
• Evidence of Post Graduate development
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Ability to lead a team or supervisory experience

Skills

Essential

• Demonstration of managerial skills
• Evidence of Post Graduate development
• Plan, organise and manage workload and a multidisciplinary team within their modality.
• Ability and judgement to act independently to resolve complex problems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Healthcare NHS Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

Employer's website

https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)