Job overview

We currently have an opportunity for a sonographer with excellent obstetric and gynaecology skills to join our department. This post would suit someone who is interested in expanding their scope of practice within our friendly team.

Applications are welcome from registered sonographers with a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.

Ashford & St Peters NHS Trust Maternity & Gynaecology is based across two sites with the main department situated at St. Peters Hospital KT16 0PZ and a smaller one at Ashford Hospital, TW15 3AA.

There are eight ultrasound rooms in total across both sites, all of which have E8/E10 GE machines. A range of obstetric examinations from early pregnancy to term are performed, including maternal and fetal Doppler studies, together with 3D TV gynaecology scans - training can be provided for these techniques. We independently report and triage all our obstetric and gynaecological examinations. CPD is actively encouraged and supported.

We are committed to the delivery of a high quality service; the successful candidates will have the chance to make full use of their experience and skill in a supportive environment. We are a friendly multidisciplinary team with three obstetric consultants who specialise in fetal medicine, maternal medicine and multiple pregnancies and are fully committed to the continuing development of our dynamic department. We also have close ties with our tertiary referral centre at St. Georges Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To perform and independently report on a range of diagnostic ultrasound maternity and gynaecology examinations in line with departmental guidelines, in order to provide a quality ultrasound scanning and reporting service for Ashford and St Peters NHS Trust.

To maintain established clinical standards, particularly in respect to patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety.

To liaise effectively with other departments and health care professionals as necessary.

To participate in auditing, reporting, presentation and administration of the ultrasound service as required.

To participate in the practical and theoretical training of student practitioners.

To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff according to the Trusts Health and Safety Policy.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.