Sonographer – Women’s Health
Job overview
Sonographer for Women's Health – Band 7
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic Sonographer who is ready to join our obstetric ultrasound team and provide a high level of technical expertise across a comprehensive range of examinations.
You will be an experienced specialist diagnostic sonographer who will join the highly skilled team of sonographers, trainee sonographers, clinical fellows and midwives.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with proven experience in working within obstetric ultrasound. It is essential that you bring a flexible and adaptable approach to meet with the challenge of this role, supporting the multi-professional team in personalising care, enhancing quality and improving the patient experience.
The Fetal Medicine unit consists of 8 scanning rooms including the Fetal Medicine/Fetal Echocardiography service.
Each scanning room and administration offices are networked with Viewpoint Fetal Database, allowing full reports to be completed and ultrasound images printed and stored electronically, and both Samsung Hera and GE machines utilised.
Main duties of the job- To undertake ultrasound examinations competently as per departmental protocols.
- To report on ultrasound findings accurately and professionally as
- To develop and maintain a high professional and technical knowledge base and standard of work.
- To supervise the general welfare of patients whilst in the department.
- To be responsible for the safe conduct of all examinations in the
- To assist with and undertake research and departmental audits in
- To maintain Nuchal Translucency certification by annual audit to
- To counsel patients regarding 1st Trimester screening for chromosomal abnormality and refer as appropriate.
- Responsible for the day to day management of any staff within sphere of responsibility.
- Participate in the orientation and development of new staff.
- Participate in the appraisal of untrained staff as appropriate.
- Ensure accurate and clear records are kept and that all signatures are legible.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of individual team members and give support and guidance where necessary.
- Participate in departmental meetings and in meetings related to the ongoing review and evaluation of the service.
- To be familiar with the use of computers for record keeping, respecting confidentiality in line with the requirements of data protection.
Working for our organisation
St George’s maternity unit provides care to over 5000 women each year. We take great pride in promoting midwifery by delivering holistic woman-centred care to our diverse local community.
The enthusiastic midwifery, obstetric and sonography teams work together to meet the specific needs of women who come from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.
We strive to provide the highest standard of pregnancy and birth experience for women with both high and low risk pregnancies, excelling in the provision of high risk care for women who need it, while actively increasing our homebirth rate and the option of giving birth in the midwifery led unit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- Diploma in Medical USS (or UK equivalent)
- Registered with sonographers UK statutory body
- Further education (BSc or MSc)
- Leadership course
- FMF NT screening accreditation
Experience
Essential criteria- Knowledge and experience in obs & gynae USS
Skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrates good leadership skills
- commitment to self development
- Experience in mentoring