Description
We are seeking a skilled Fetal Medicine Sonographer to join our team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London. As a vital member of our friendly and professional team, you will have the opportunity to work with both high and low-risk pregnancies, a specialised pathway for twins and fetal cardiac screening.
The Fetal Medicine Unit (FMU) at St Thomas' Hospital is a tertiary referral centre. You will be expected to work as an independent sonographer by performing ultrasound scans to a high standard, formulate a report, and communicate the results to women.
Main Duties of the Job:
- Work autonomously within the specialist field of obstetrics ultrasound as a qualified sonographer.
- Provide an efficient and professional ultrasound service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- Assess and report on your specialist workload.
- Participate in service activity within specialised areas of working.
- Provide supervision and training to junior ultrasound staff, students, and doctors rotating through the ultrasound unit.
- Develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
- Work closely with the specialist midwives and the multidisciplinary team.
- Deliver the first trimester screening programme.
- Be responsible for giving high and low-risk results to women and partners.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year p.a. inc HCA + RRP ~£5000 (pro rata - RRP reviewed 31/3/27)
- Part-time and flexible working patterns available
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Requirements:
- PG Cert/Dip Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
- HCPC/NMC registration or equivalent
- FMF/DQASS Nuchal accreditation
- Post-qualification experience in obstetric, early pregnancy, and gynaecological ultrasound
- Recent NHS experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development in the relevant field