Job Description

The postholder is responsible for carrying out and reporting ultrasound procedures to a high standard and in a professional manner, working within the departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for their own actions.



We are seeking a highly motivated Sonographer to join our dynamic obstetric ultrasound team at The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to a high-quality obstetric ultrasound service, working within a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.



The Royal Surrey Foundation Trust Maternity service is rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission. We provide antenatal care to approximately 3200 women a year. The ultrasound service is based within our antenatal clinic and dedicated early pregnancy unit on the ground floor of the trust.



This vacancy is eligible for a qualified Obstetric sonographer with a PGCert minimum in Obstetric Ultrasound. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude, with the ability to work autonomously, within our supportive team.



Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.



We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.



The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.



Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than 45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.



Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.



A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo



Perform complex ultrasound examinations, unsupervised and to a very high standard. Provide an efficient and responsive service to patients and users of the service. Act as a source of specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in ultrasound appearances, working autonomously & making clinical decisions, which may have a direct impact upon the patient's diagnosis, management & treatment , e.g. combined Down's Syndrome screening. Interpret complex data in order to ascertain and identify any pathological or incidental findings, including those with diverse or complex presentations or pathologies, offering a diagnosis or differential diagnosis, where appropriate. Promote excellent working relations with all staff across the Trust. Evaluate and prioritise examination request forms prior to appointments being made. Use analytical and judgemental skills to provide interpretation of ultrasound images in order to provide an independent written report. Use the Viewpoint software to calculate the Combined Risk associated with the Screening of Down's syndrome. Relay this risk to the lady and her relatives, providing counselling if required and / or refer following departmental guidelines to the screening co-ordinator, Fetal Medicine Consultant or Tertiary Referral Centre as appropriate. Responsible for the organisation and management of own patient workload within the department and maintain accurate associated records. This will involve effective use of the Viewpoint software. Assist when required in complex invasive procedures e.g. amniocentesis, CVS. Assist in the clinical instruction, supervision and assessment of students midwives/doctors/radiographers in conjunction with the training co-ordinators (for the university). Mentor Advanced / senior Radiographers / Midwives / Registrars undertaking academic post graduate qualifications (Extended roles), specifically Ultrasound image interpretation & reporting. Undertake clinical practice, working, on occasions, single handed. Operate accurately and safely complex equipment (in excess of 80,000) which requires a high degree of manual dexterity. When involved in the training and formal assessment of junior post graduate staff and students emphasis on the safe use of this equipment is paramount. Supervise support workers performing duties in the ultrasound department. Ensure effective and efficient use of all resources including consumables. Contribute to financial incentives by careful use of resources and income generation by providing scan images to obstetric patients. * Participate in the recruitment process for ultrasound team members, as required.