Trainee Obstetric and Gynaecology Sonographer

4 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated radiographer/midwife with a genuine interest in maternity ultrasound to join our friendly team at the Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be expected to attend University of Hertfordshire, to attain a PgCert in Medical Ultrasound.

This position is for Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound and the post holder will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

We are looking for an adaptable and flexible person who is prepared to work hard to obtain this qualification, and join our progressive team.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

To work under direct supervision to perform obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examination according to OUHFT policy and guidelines. To effectively communicate the results of the examination to the patient. To keep up with your professional development and statutory requirements. To participate in advanced evidence practice. To participate in the chromosomal screening programme. To record and save the exam results as per FASP and Trust guidance.

Educational

Attend all allotted university study days. Complete assignments set by the university. Collaborate with your mentors to improve your practical scanning. Recognise the independent study commitments required to complete the course successfully.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel

Job description

Job responsibilities

OVERALL OBJECTIVES:

To undertake a 14 Month training programme to achieve a post graduate certificate in ultrasound. This will be achieved by completing theoretical and practical examinations.

On successful completion of training the post holder will be expected to work as an independent autonomous sonographer by performing ultrasound scans to a high standard, formulate a report and communicate the results to patients.

On successful completion of the course you will be required to fulfil all aspect of the Advance Practitioner role.

Key working relationships :

Line manager. All ultrasound department staff . Patients, families and carers. Midwives and Fetal Medicine Department. Other stakeholders: GPs. Obstetricians and Radiologists.

Educational

Attend all allotted university study days. Complete assignments set by the university. Collaborate with your mentors to improve your practical scanning. Recognise the independent study commitments required to complete the course successfully.

Operational

To work as part of a team to provide a high-quality ultrasound service within the Maternity service. To ensure the smooth running of the ultrasound service by effective communication with clerical and other staff. Share responsibility for the appropriate and cost-effective use of resources within the ultrasound service. To participate in audit and monitoring of standards. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.

Risk Management

The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved with a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility .

Responsibility for Health and Safety

To use all equipment in an appropriate manner, reporting any unusual incident or equipment To organise room equipment and working environment to minimise personal risk of work-related upper limbs disorder (WRULD) and be aware of the regulation guiding the use of DSEs. The post holder is responsible for ensuring all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures.

Scope and Purpose of Job Description

A job description should be regarded only as a guideline to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive in any way and may be reviewed of the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential

BSc(Hons) Midwifery or BSc Diagnostic Radiography or BSc medical ultrasound

Desirable

Work experience within an ultrasound department ( not essential)

Experience:

Essential

Two years postgraduate experience: essential for Midwifery and Diagnostic Radiology High patient care standards Evidence of professional development

Desirable

Work experience within an ultrasound department ( not essential)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of ultrasound course Excellent communication

  • Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated radiographer/midwife with a genuine interest in maternity ultrasound to join our friendly team at the Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be expected to attend University of Hertfordshire, to attain a PgCert in Medical Ultrasound. This position is for Obstetric and...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated radiographer/midwife with a genuine interest in maternity ultrasound to join our friendly team at the Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be expected to attend University of Hertfordshire, to attain a PgCert in Medical Ultrasound. This position is for Obstetric and...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals Full time

    Job overview An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated radiographer/midwife with a genuine interest in maternity ultrasound to join our friendly team at the Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be expected to attend University of Hertfordshire, to attain a PgCert in Medical Ultrasound. This...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals Full time

    Job overview An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated radiographer/midwife with a genuine interest in maternity ultrasound to join our friendly team at the Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be expected to attend University of Hertfordshire, to attain a PgCert in Medical Ultrasound. This position...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated radiographer/midwife with a genuine interest in maternity ultrasound to join our friendly team at the Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be expected to attend University of Hertfordshire, to attain a PgCert in Medical Ultrasound. This position...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals Full time

    Job overview The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides maternity and gynaecology service to the Oxford region and is responsible for over deliveries per year. It is also a tertiary referral centre for district general hospitals in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. This is an approved training centre for subspecialties in Maternal...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals Full time

    Job overview The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides maternity and gynaecology service to the Oxford region and is responsible for over deliveries per year. It is also a tertiary referral centre for district general hospitals in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. This is an approved training centre for subspecialties in Maternal...

  • Trainee Sonographer

    2 days ago


    Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is a 12-month training post employed directly within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will undertake a Postgraduate Certificate offered by the University of Hertfordshire, starting in October 2023. On qualification, the postholder would be expected to commence a role as an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer within the...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A locum consultant post in Obstetrics and Gynaecology s available now at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The appointment is on a full-time basis (10 PA’s) to commence as soon as possible. The post-holder will be expected to undertake planned daytime sessions to provide acute obstetric and intrapartum care as part of a consultant team which covers the...

  • Band 8a Sonographer

    2 months ago


    Oxford, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Job Description**: **BAND8a SONOGRAPHER(s)** Pertemps Medical Professionals are sourcing HCPC Registered (ideally but not essential) Sonographers. We currently have a variety of part-time, flexible hour rotas available that complement the full-time locum and permanent roles that we are currently recruiting for in the Oxford area. Are you looking for a new...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The NIHR ACL post will be from the following specialties: **Obstetrics & Gynaecology**: **Neurosurgery**: The posts on this rotation have been approved for specialist training by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. The programme is based entirely at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. During the four-year programme, the ACL will rotate every six...

  • Sonographer

    4 days ago


    Oxford, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    **Job Title**: Sonographer **Grade**:Band 8 **Ward/Dept**:Radiology Ultrasound **Location**:Ultrasound department, Level 2, John Radcliffe Hospital, OX3 9DU **Trust**:Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust **Hours**:37.5 hpw **Shift Pattern**:Flexible including weekends **Pay Rate**: £42.74 **The Role** **The...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals Full time

    Job overview The post holder will work within the Oxford Radcliffe NHS Trust group of hospitals: The John Radcliffe Hospital – Trauma, Neuro, Obstetrics, Vascular, Airway, Plastics, Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Intensive Care The Churchill Hospital – Transplant, Oncology, Airway, and Intensive Care The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre ...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Healthshare Group Full time

    Job summary This job advert spans the entire Oxfordshire region We are seeking to recruit a Sonographer to work for our Prison Service (2-3 clinics a month). We are ideally looking for a Sonographer experienced in allaspects of Musculoskeletal and General Ultrasound (including abdominal,gynaecological, urinary tract, thyroid and testes). However,...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Healthshare Group Full time

    Job summary This job advert spans the entire Oxfordshire region We are seeking to recruit a Sonographer to work for our Prison Service (2-3 clinics a month). We are ideally looking for a Sonographer experienced in allaspects of Musculoskeletal and General Ultrasound (including abdominal,gynaecological, urinary tract, thyroid and testes). However,...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The post holder will work within the Oxford Radcliffe NHS Trust group of hospitals: - The John Radcliffe Hospital - Trauma, Neuro, Obstetrics, Vascular, Airway, Plastics, Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Intensive Care - The Churchill Hospital - Transplant, Oncology, Airway, and Intensive Care - The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre The specific aims and...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Providing Gynae services within OUH, as per job description. The post-holder will be based primarily at the John Radcliffe and Horton Hospitals but it is a condition of the appointment that the post-holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust’s locations. The post-holder’s duties will be to provide expert radiology services for the diagnosis and...

  • Research Midwife

    2 months ago


    Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated midwife/nurse to join our team and support the portfolio of clinical research. The successful applicant would support the set-up and delivery of NIHR CRN portfolio studies with support from the Senior Research Midwives. The Oxford Safer Pregnancy...

  • Research Midwife

    2 days ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated midwife/nurse to join our team and support the portfolio of clinical research. The successful applicant would support the set-up and delivery of NIHR CRN portfolio studies with support from the Senior Research Midwives.The Oxford Safer Pregnancy...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The post holder will work within the Oxford Radcliffe NHS Trust group of hospitals:The John Radcliffe Hospital Trauma, Neuro, Obstetrics, Vascular, Airway, Plastics, Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Intensive Care The Churchill Hospital Transplant, Oncology, Airway, and Intensive Care The Nuffield Orthopaedic CentreThe specific aims and objectives...