NHS
Lead Obstetric Sonographer
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Job Description
- Req#: C9279-25-0336?language=en&page=951&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of sonographers, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborate with obstetricians, gynecologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information.
- Provide patient education and support during ultrasound procedures, addressing questions and concerns.
- Stay updated with advances in ultrasound technology and techniques, implementing best practices.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and departmental efficiency.
- Developing and updating departmental policies and procedures.
- University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff members are respected, valued, and provided with equal opportunities to excel in their careers.
- We offer a range of continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to training programs, workshops, and conferences. Our aim is to support your growth, enhance your skills, and empower you to reach your career goals.
- Join a team that operates within modern, cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced medical technology and resources to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients.
- Our collaborative work environment promotes teamwork and knowledge sharing across various specialties. This culture allows for interdisciplinary collaboration, enriching the patient experience and your professional growth.
- We provide clear pathways for career progression, enabling you to advance within your chosen specialty or explore new avenues within the healthcare sector.
- Your health and wellbeing matter to us. We offer support services and resources designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance and promote your overall wellbeing.
- We value your time and understand the importance of achieving a balance between your professional and personal life. Our flexible work arrangements and comprehensive leave policies are designed to support your wellbeing
- Perform obstetric ultrasound examinations, including fetal anatomy scans, growth assessments, and Doppler studies.
- Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment, ensuring safety and optimal performance.
- Keep accurate and detailed patient records, maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
- University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff members are respected, valued, and provided with equal opportunities to excel in their careers.
- We offer a range of continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to training programs, workshops, and conferences. Our aim is to support your growth, enhance your skills, and empower you to reach your career goals.
- Join a team that operates within modern, cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced medical technology and resources to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients.
- Our collaborative work environment promotes teamwork and knowledge sharing across various specialties. This culture allows for interdisciplinary collaboration, enriching the patient experience and your professional growth.
- We provide clear pathways for career progression, enabling you to advance within your chosen specialty or explore new avenues within the healthcare sector.
- Your health and wellbeing matter to us. We offer support services and resources designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance and promote your overall wellbeing.
- We value your time and understand the importance of achieving a balance between your professional and personal life. Our flexible work arrangements and comprehensive leave policies are designed to support your wellbeing
- Perform obstetric ultrasound examinations, including fetal anatomy scans, growth assessments, and Doppler studies.
- Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment, ensuring safety and optimal performance.
- Keep accurate and detailed patient records, maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
- Has either HCP, NMC or other registration pertinent to role
- CASE accredited ultrasound qualification
- FASP license
- Significant experience in writing policies, procedures and protocols
- Knowledge of broader healthcare economy
- Up-to-date with latest evidence and best practice guidance for obstetric ultrasound
- Has experience in managing complaints and investigating incidents
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Has either HCP, NMC or other registration pertinent to role
- CASE accredited ultrasound qualification
- FASP license
- Significant experience in writing policies, procedures and protocols
- Knowledge of broader healthcare economy
- Up-to-date with latest evidence and best practice guidance for obstetric ultrasound
- Has experience in managing complaints and investigating incidents
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Job summary
At University Sussex Hospitals Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. Our state-of-the-art acute hospital in Brighton and recently renovated facility in Haywards Heath are dedicated to delivering comprehensive medical care, and our department plays a critical role in ensuring the well-being of expectant parents and their families.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Obstetric Sonographer to join our ultrasound. As the Lead Obstetric Sonographer, you will be responsible for overseeing our ultrasound services for pregnant patients, leading a team of dedicated sonographers, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Date posted
21 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-6931403-FEB25
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
This job attracts a recruitment and retention premium of 10%.
Job responsibilities
This job attracts a recruitment and retention premium of 10%.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Valid registration
Essential
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
Valid registration
Essential
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.