At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Ultrasound Department to provide high-quality patient care in women's health.
- Company: Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, a top-rated NHS Trust in the South East.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, NHS pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and involvement in research and quality improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's healthcare while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Passion for women's health; experience as a sonographer is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 47656 - 58246 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ultrasound Department at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. Our modern department comprises five dedicated scanning rooms within the main department, alongside additional scan rooms in Triage and the Early Pregnancy Unit. We are a progressive organisation committed to delivering outstanding patient care and prioritising staff wellbeing.
We are seeking two enthusiastic and highly motivated Obstetric and Gynaecology Sonographers who are passionate about women's healthcare and providing high-quality patient-centred care. As part of a specialised Women's Health Ultrasound service, you will undertake a varied caseload including gynaecology, obstetrics, cancer pathways and early pregnancy scanning. You will work closely with our Consultant Leads and have opportunities to support specialist clinics, including scanning alongside our Fetal Medicine Consultant.
This role offers excellent opportunities to further develop your clinical and organisational skills within a supportive and collaborative team. We actively support Continuing Professional Development, clinical governance activities, audit and service improvement initiatives. Applications are welcome from both experienced sonographers and newly qualified practitioners, with structured support available to facilitate career development and progression.
Tunbridge Wells Hospital is a modern PFI-built facility that opened in 2009 and offers a range of staff benefits, including:
- On-site restaurant and amenities
- Access to a nursery facility at the Maidstone site
- Free staff bus service between Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone hospital sites
Our department performs a comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations, including:
- Rapid access gynaecology scans
- Nuchal translucency (NT) scans
- Fetal anomaly scans
In addition, we have a dedicated Emergency Department Ultrasound Service, providing both Early Pregnancy Unit and emergency gynaecology scanning. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent professional and personal development opportunities, including involvement in research, audit, quality improvement projects and service development initiatives. The department has a strong commitment to education and is actively involved in the training and mentorship of student sonographers.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care for women and their families. We welcome informal visits to the department and would be delighted to show you our service and discuss the role further.
For more information, please contact the Ultrasound Department.
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits.
- Blue Light card eligibility.
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
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