Obstetric Specialist Sonographer

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