Job summary
Are you a Sonographer looking for a role in the heart of London, within a Maternity service which is rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC? Whether you are looking to take that next step of progression within your career or you're just looking for a change, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking an enthusiasticnSonographer to join our growing friendly team based in heart of London, working between both Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. Whether you're looking for full time, part time or flexible working, we can look to offer this to you!
To join our incredible team we will require you to ideally have experience within obstetrics, including: 12 week scan (NTs) and 20 week scan (cardiac, uterine artery Doppler).
You will be dealing with a varied workload including high and low risk pregnancies and gynaecological ultrasounds.
You will not only have the opportunity to explore and enhance your clinical expertise, but you will also be developing your management, training and leadership skills all whilst being supported by our incredible team!
We also understand just how important it is to invest in you, so offer incredible training and support programmes to develop your skills to progress to a higher banding.
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
- The post holder will be a qualified sonographer who will be expected to work autonomously within the specialist field of obstetrics and gynaecology imaging.
- To provide an efficient and professional ultrasound service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- To assess and report on own specialist workload.
- Participate in service activity within specialised areas of working.
- To provide supervision and training of junior ultrasound staff, students and doctors rotating through the ultrasound unit.
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
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.
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/ Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in ultrasound.
- DMU / PgDip/ Pg Cert Medical Ultrasound.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Nuchal translucency accreditation
- HPC registration
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good Interpersonal skills.
- Independent reporting.
- Organisational skills.
- Professional attitude
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of audit
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of range of obstetric/ gynaecological ultrasound
- Awareness and knowledge of current safety requirements; NSC, NICE and other relevant national
Desirable
- Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital
London
W12 0HS