Job Description

The post holder will:

Work within an agreed job plan to meet service needs (reviewed annually). A minimum of 60% of the time will be working clinically. This could include weekends. The remaining 40% of the time will be dedicated to the required managerial activities, promoting education, participation in direct care, leading and monitoring the patient safety agenda, participation in audit to improve care delivery and patient outcomes.



Have a medical Ultrasound PGCert or Diploma in Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy with evidence of up-to-date practice and CPD. 3. Perform transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound scans, interpret results and initiate appropriate interventions for women with suspected early pregnancy complications or emergency gynaecology disorders. 4.



Responsible and accountable for the management of a patient caseload within the specialty 5. Perform a comprehensive problem focused health history and physical examination, and be able to analyse and interpret history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop differential diagnosis within the specialist area. 6. Manage early pregnancy complications and emergency gynaecology disorders according to hospital protocols and to refer on to medical staff where appropriate.



7. Ensure patients are investigated appropriately, interpret results and communicate results to patient, carer and GP/referrer. 8. Manage the investigation and close follow up of women with a pregnancy of unknown location at ultrasound scan, in conjunction with the Lead Consultant, according to local protocols 9.



Manage the investigation and close follow up of women with an expectantly managed ectopic pregnancy or missed miscarriage, in conjunction with the Lead Consultant, according to local protocol 10. Deal with complex situations, including complaints, arising from patients or relatives and defuse potentially volatile situations using negotiation and persuasive skills. Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.