About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced sonographer looking for flexibility in your working life? At ASPH we are looking for skilled Obstetric/Gynaecology sonographers with CASE accreditation to join us on a bank basis. Working within our friendly and professional Maternity and Gynaecology Ultrasound Department you will be a vital part of a part that values clinical excellence. You will work alongside our Fetal Medicine consultants and Antenatal & Newborn Screening team to deliver our service as per Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme and local protocols.
Main duties of the job
Manage day to day patient caseloads, performing high-quality ultrasound examinations . Independently assess and report on images in accordance with the Fetal Anomalies Screening Programme (FASP) standards and local protocols. Act as an autonomous practitioner, coordinating and facilitating patient focused care. Provide reassurance and clear communication to patients, supporting them throughout their ultrasound procedure. Maintain cleanliness and ensure proper functioning of ultrasound equipment, reporting any faults. Assist with the training of less experienced or new team members . Support ongoing quality improvement by contributing to audits and participating in peer review processes. Keep up to date with CPD and maintain professional registration
About us
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, 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 ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
To demonstrate a high standard of ultrasound skills and interpretation of diagnostic ultrasound information in line with the departmental evidence based protocols. To remain registered to DQASS and FMF for nuchal translucency screening. Competence in the discussion of risk factors generated by screening tests. To have a full understanding of all obstetric screening, its implications and the choices of the individual in relation to this. To have a full understanding of growth scan biometry and Dopplers with the ability to refer abnormal findings to clinicians. Implement and participate in QA of all Imaging Ultrasound scanners. Participate in clinical trials as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent) or BSc in Midwifery/Nursing ( or equivalent) PG Diploma/Cert in ultrasound (or equivalent) CASE accreditation DQASS registered
Desirable
MSc Ultrasound
Experience Essential
Extensive experience in obstetric ultrasound scanning
Desirable
Familiar with Badgernet, Viewpoint and Cerner
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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Peter's hospital/Ashford Hospital
Guildford Rd, Lynne
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)