About this role
Job summary
Were looking for a Senior Sonographer to join the Imaging team at The Portland Hospital. As part of a leading private healthcare provider, youll be working across two well established outpatient sites on Great Portland Street and Wimpole Street, supporting a service that combines specialist expertise with a strong focus on patient centred care. Working alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, you'll use advanced imaging technology and evidence-based practice to provide outstanding diagnostic services while helping to support the development of colleagues across the department.
Main duties of the job
What youll do:
Perform specialist obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examinations and produce accurate diagnostic reports.
Assess complex findings and communicate sensitive information to patients with empathy, reassurance and professionalism.
Support the day to day operation of the sonography service and ensure reports are shared promptly with patients and referring consultants.
Supervise, mentor and support sonographers, healthcare assistants, students and junior colleagues.
Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality assurance and continuous service improvement initiatives.
About us
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description
Senior Sonographer Womens HealthThe Portland Hospital, LondonFull time, 37.5 hours per week12 month Fixed Term ContractCompetitive salary
Were looking for a Senior Sonographer to join the Imaging team at The Portland Hospital. As part of a leading private healthcare provider, youll be working across two well established outpatient sites on Great Portland Street and Wimpole Street, supporting a service that combines specialist expertise with a strong focus on patient centred care. Working alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, you'll use advanced imaging technology and evidence-based practice to provide outstanding diagnostic services while helping to support the development of colleagues across the department.
As a Senior Sonographer within our Womens Health service, youll play a key role in delivering specialist obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound examinations across a varied and complex patient caseload. Youll work closely with consultants, radiologists and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you'll contribute to education, mentoring and service development, helping to maintain the high standards of care and professionalism that our patients and colleagues expect. Your expertise will support both the day to day delivery of the service and the continued development of best practice across the department.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What youll do:
Perform specialist obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examinations and produce accurate diagnostic reports.
Assess complex findings and communicate sensitive information to patients with empathy, reassurance and professionalism.
Support the day to day operation of the sonography service and ensure reports are shared promptly with patients and referring consultants.
Supervise, mentor and support sonographers, healthcare assistants, students and junior colleagues.
Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality assurance and continuous service improvement initiatives.
What youll bring:
BSc in Radiography, Midwifery, Nursing or an equivalent professional qualification.
Postgraduate qualification in Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound.
HCPC, NMC or equivalent professional registration.
Significant experience in obstetric and gynaecology imaging, including complex findings and high probability screening results.
Experience supervising, mentoring and supporting sonographers or other healthcare professionals.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Sonographer youll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else were committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, were happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant experience in obstetric and gynaecology imaging, including complex findings and high probability screening results. Experience supervising, mentoring and supporting sonographers or other healthcare professionals.
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Radiography, Midwifery, Nursing or an equivalent professional qualification. Postgraduate qualification in Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound. HCPC, NMC or equivalent professional registration.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name HCA Healthcare UK
Address The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)