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Principal Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
407-WCCSS-7188136-A
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Manor Healthcare NHS Trust
Town
Walsall
Salary
£53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/07/2025 23:59
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Principal Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. 

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
 
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Job overview

An exciting new opportunity arisen to work in the Walsall Healthcare Trust's imaging service. The Principal Sonographer will be responsible for maintaining a high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound service at Walsall Healthcare. This includes effective management of staff, facilities, and resources to ensure optimal service delivery. The post holder will work within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology ultrasound departments, providing regular feedback to the Radiology Services Manager and the Clinical Support Services Care Group leadership regarding key performance indicators and any service-related issues. Additionally, the role encompasses leading regular audits, ensuring adherence to national screening standards, and contributing to clinical governance, risk management, and research initiatives to continuously improve service quality and patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

This role involves both clinical and managerial responsibilities within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology ultrasound departments. The post holder will work closely with the Superintendent Sonographer for Ultrasound, supporting effective cross-cover arrangements and ensuring the seamless delivery of services across all ultrasound specialties. The post holder must ensure that all operations align with clinical governance and risk management frameworks, while actively contributing to the continuous improvement of patient outcomes and service delivery.

 

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the local area with over 3,000 staff. We have a friendly and vibrant Imaging department and we have new and exciting opportunities coming up. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·       Oversee and perform a comprehensive range of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations, including early pregnancy assessments, anomaly scans, and growth monitoring. 

·       Maintain high levels of specialist expertise in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound, applying advanced professional skills in practice.

·       Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centred Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound services.

·       Lead and support the development of new clinical pathways and service improvements.

·       Ensure all guidelines, policies, and procedures are adhered to in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound and are updated in line with legislative guidance and best practice.

·       Act as a clinical expert, advising on highly complex Obstetrics & Gynaecology cases and liaising with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.

·       Participate in direct patient care, including performing ultrasound scans and providing second opinions on highly complex cases.

·       Perform line management functions, including recruitment, staff appraisals, competency assessments, and management of sickness absence and leave entitlement.

·       Act as the first point of contact for complaints or concerns related to the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound service, investigating incidents and implementing action plans where necessary.

·       Lead regular audits and act as the Lead Screening Sonographer, ensuring adherence to standards, including FASP 18+0-20+6 weeks foetal anomaly scan and NSC standards for the first trimester screening programmes

·       Ensure that all aspects of clinical governance, risk management, and audit are delivered and progressed

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
  • Recognised management/ leadership qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable criteria
  • Master’s level in healthcare related subject or evidence of working to that level

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive experience in performing and interpreting obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examinations
  • Evidence of Post Graduate development
  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Ability to lead a team or supervisory experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstration of managerial skills
  • Evidence of Post Graduate development
  • Plan, organise and manage workload and a multidisciplinary team within their modality.
  • Ability and judgement to act independently to resolve complex problems
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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Name
Sam Abbott
Job title
Radiology Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922 721172
Additional information

Please feel free to make contact if you would like to understand more about the role.

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Address
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
West Midlands
WS2 9PS
Telephone
07890305746

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