About this role
Job summary
To act as clinical expert in maternity ultrasound service at King's College Hospital. Taking an active role in teaching and leading the team. To take responsibility and manage the provision of high-quality ultrasound service and patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
To proactively and positively contribute to the successful performance of the trust aligning to the national screening programme including Down 's syndrome screening quality assurance support service (DQASS).
As the lead specialist for the Maternity ultrasound service, you will ensure there is adequate service provision in place at all times and plan the ultrasound service to meet the demands of the maternity department. The post holder will be an experienced sonographer who is accessible and responsive as a leader.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will have experience in patient, staff, service and resource responsibility. As the lead sonographer you will ensure the maternity ultrasound team provide an efficient and high quality ultrasound imaging service, whilst caring for patients in a professional manner. Within this role you will undertake a lead role in education, training, governance, policy review and development. You will be able to make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professional practice and will support the other midwifery sonographers in the provision of a professional ultrasound service. You will be involved in the clinical training of ultrasound trainees and junior doctors or medical students. You may also be expected to supervise newly qualified members of staff. You will also be expected to maintain your CPD and take part in other developmental activities as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Sonography qualification including maternity ultrasound Certificate of competence in 11-13 and 20-24 week scan Certificate of competence in fetal echocardiography Masters qualification or demonstrated ability to work/experience at this level Evidence of ongoing and sustained CPD
Desirable
Evidence of teaching
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.
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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 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)