Two Obstetric and Gynaecology Sonographers are sought for the Ultrasound Department at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, part of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The post covers a varied caseload of gynaecology, obstetric, cancer pathway and early pregnancy scans, working closely with Consultant Leads. The department has five scanning rooms, with further rooms in Triage and the Early Pregnancy Unit, and offers scanning alongside a Fetal Medicine Consultant. HPC registration is required, and both experienced sonographers and newly qualified practitioners are welcome to apply.
What the job involves
- Perform general gynaecology scans
- Perform rapid access gynaecology scans
- Perform dating scans
- Perform nuchal translucency scans
- Perform fetal anomaly scans
- Perform growth scans
- Perform multiple pregnancy scans
- Scan in the Early Pregnancy Unit and the Emergency Department ultrasound service
- Undertake cancer pathway scans as part of a varied caseload
- Work closely with Consultant Leads
- Support specialist clinics, including scanning alongside the Fetal Medicine Consultant
- Contribute to the training and mentoring of student sonographers
Qualifications
- BSc Radiology or equivalent
- Current postgraduate nuchal certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
- MSc or postgraduate qualification with relevant experience
Registration & licences
- HPC registration
Experience
- Postgraduate experience in obstetric and gynaecology scanning
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of obstetric and gynaecology reporting packages
Skills & knowledge
- Evidence of investigative and analytical skills for a changing healthcare environment
- Knowledge of Windows and Office software
- Knowledge of data analysis and statistics
- Able to present information effectively, both written and orally
- Able to report independently at the time of examination
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check, and not on the barred list
Nice to have
- Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) Level two training
- Experience with clinical audit
- Teaching experience with members of other professions
What's offered
- At least 27 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
- NHS Pension Scheme with a 23.7% employer contribution and life assurance
- Blue Light card eligibility
- Flexible working
- Support for continuing professional development
- Subsidised staff parking
- Access to a nursery facility at the Maidstone site
- Free staff bus between Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone hospital sites
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