Job summary
- Main area
- Family health Division
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 20 hours per week (Part time)
- Job ref
- 230-36181221-WCS-G
- Employer
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Town
- Nuneaton
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Sonographer
NHS AfC: Band 7
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
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Job overview
Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Sonographer
20 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 10th April 2026
Interview Date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**
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We are looking to expand our services with a Band 7 Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Sonographer within Gynaecology.
The role will include working in our Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Unit and supporting our Early pregnancy and Gynaecology assessment unit.
We offer a friendly environment and provide support in your clinical development giving you the opportunity to work for an organisation supporting its local community.
Main duties of the job
To support the Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology department’s provision of a professional extended 7-day ultrasound service.
The role of the post holder (Sonographer) is to perform and report independently on a wide range of Early pregnancy and Gynaecology ultrasound examinations.
As well as writing reports for the medical profession and keeping appropriate records, the Sonographer is required to communicate potentially distressing diagnoses directly to patients and refer these patients appropriately.
The maintenance of a high standard of patient care and medical ethics is essential.
The Sonographer is involved in the clinical training of ultrasound trainees and other medical personnel. They also supervise anyone working with them such as recently qualified sonographers and radiographic assistants.
Deliver a high standard of Nursing/ Sonography assessments without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base. Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate Sonography/Nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate. Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
Manage a group of patients throughout a shift as delegated by the Lead Nurse
Working within the NMC and National Sonography Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one’s own abilities and limitation.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support the Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology department’s provision of a professional extended 7-day ultrasound service.
The role of the post holder (Sonographer) is to perform and report independently on a wide range of Early pregnancy and Gynaecology ultrasound examinations
- Responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of nursing/ sonography care for early pregnancy and gynaecology patients as delegated by senior nursing staff, involving patients and carers, where appropriate.
- Acts as a team leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by unqualified staff and learner nurses in the ward team.
- Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
- Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient, where appropriate.
- Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
- Manage a group of patients throughout a shift as delegated by nurse in charge.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Advanced technical knowledge related to the efficient use, safety and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
- Ability to use the Imaging IT systems.
- Well-developed specialist knowledge which is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of administrative practices.
- Expected to work towards Master's level ultrasound qualification plus extensive.
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential criteria
- DCR (R)/BSc/DMU/PGD or MSC in Medical, Early pregnancy, Gynaecology Ultrasound.
- Registration with Health Professions Council. (HPC) – Radiographer.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Development skills.
- Organisational skills / Leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate highly sensitive complex information relating to pregnancy loss or abnormality or the patient's medical condition with empathy and reassurance.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- On a daily basis need to cope with highly distressing, emotional circumstances – giving bad news to patients/relatives and coping with their reactions.
- Ability to be able to support other staff members.
Other
Essential criteria
- Need to be able to work in adverse conditions, sometimes in a hot confined area in half-light, often under severe pressure and to be able to manage their workload though various distractions i.e. doctors requiring urgent scans and urgent telephone calls.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Thelma Hodder
- Job title
- Early pregnancy and Gynaecology Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07770448282
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