Obstetric Specialist Sonographer

Location: Buckinghamshire

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Band 8a Sonographer to join our ultrasound service across Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital on a temporary basis until June 2027.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in general medical, obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound, including trans-vaginal scanning, and be confident working autonomously in a busy clinical environment.

Main Duties

* Perform, interpret and report general abdominal, small parts, obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations.

* Undertake trans-vaginal and a wide range of non-obstetric ultrasound examinations.

* Perform examinations in ITU, NICU, theatres and trauma settings, including sedated or anaesthetised patients.

* Provide specialist ultrasound advice and image interpretation to clinicians and healthcare professionals.

* Support one-stop clinics and specialist clinical pathways.

* Recognise significant findings and make appropriate urgent referrals for further treatment or imaging.

* Provide sensitive counselling and support to patients, including those receiving distressing news.

* Assist with biopsies and other sterile procedures, including patient monitoring.

* Undertake mobile ultrasound examinations where required.

* Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection control and equipment quality assurance.

* Support the development of ultrasound protocols, techniques and service improvements.

* Assist with equipment evaluation, maintenance and quality assurance.

* Provide teaching, training and supervision to students, radiographers, sonographers and clinical support staff.

* Participate in audit, research, clinical governance and multidisciplinary meetings.

* Maintain accurate patient records and use relevant imaging and reporting systems, including PACS and RIS.

* Maintain own CPD and complete mandatory and statutory training.

* Communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.

* Assist with monitoring waiting times and achieving service targets.

* Support service development and deputise for the Ultrasound Service Manager when required.

* Work autonomously while maintaining high professional, clinical and reporting standards.

Essential Requirements

* BSc in Radiography or equivalent healthcare qualification to degree level.

* PGD in Ultrasound Imaging or equivalent qualification with relevant ultrasound experience.

* MSc in Ultrasound or equivalent extensive experience in general medical and obstetric ultrasound.

* Current HCPC or RCT registration.

* Extensive experience in obstetric, gynaecological and general medical ultrasound.

* Wide range of non-obstetric scanning experience.

* Evidence of CPD and recent DQASS monitoring.

* Excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and cross-sectional anatomy.

* Ability to work autonomously and produce accurate clinical reports.

* Experience in teaching, training, counselling and communicating sensitive information.

Location:

Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL

Duration:
Temporary until June 2027
Band: 8a