Obstetrics Advanced Practitioner in Ultrasound

Overview

Join the Ultrasound team at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust to lead high-standard ultrasound reporting across multiple sites. You will work within a collaborative team, rotating between hospital sites to improve patient flow and service delivery. You’ll independently perform and report ultrasound examinations and contribute to teaching trainee sonographers. This role offers a meaningful impact on patient care and service development within an Outstanding NHS trust.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations unsupervised and report findings to a high standard across modalities qualified for
• Independently report scans and advise on follow-up and referrals within agreed timescales
• Teach and supervise trainee sonographers and contribute to clinical training of staff
• Manage personal and departmental workload to maintain patient flow and timeliness
• Participate in quality control, clinical governance and incident/ safety processes
• Contribute to setup of procedures, protocols and coverage for short-notice absences
• Engage in MDT meetings and maintain accurate patient records and throughputs

Key requirements

• Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Ultrasound from an accredited university
• HCPC / NMC registration or on the Voluntary Register of Sonographers (RCT)
• Experience performing a broad range of ultrasound procedures including obstetrics, gynaecology, general abdominal, MSK, paediatric and vascular
• Previous NHS experience as an Advanced Practitioner in Ultrasound
• Ability to independently report examinations and prioritise workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication; mentoring or supervising staff and students

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Team player and ability to work under pressure
• Mentor and trainer for ultrasound students
• Ultrasound reporting across obstetric, gynaecological, general abdominal, small parts, MSK, paediatric and vascular
• Ultrasound equipment manipulation and scanning controls
• Quality control and governance related tasks

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