West London NHS Trust
Obstetric Sonographer
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North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Merger
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job Overview
Are you a Sonographer with experience of working in the NHS, looking for a new opportunity to develop advanced practice?
Our highly skilled team of Sonographers have an exciting opening available to work in our Obstetric Ultrasound department to cover maternity leave, performing a variety of scans including Dating, FTCS, Anomaly, Growth and Placental siting ultrasound scans.
We offer a varied and interesting workload, including performing uterine artery dopplers and cervical length scans. We can also offer the opportunity to rotate through non-obstetric services, in specialities such as general, gynaecology, MSK, head and neck, and baby hips ultrasound.
Find out more about the team in our departmental video:
Successful Post Holders Must Hold
- Post-graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.
- BSc in Radiography, Midwifery or equivalent.
- A current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration or be on the RCT (Register of Clinical Technologists).
- Have experience of working as an independent reporting Obstetric sonographer in the NHS (or similar size/type of organisation).
This position is being offered as a fixed-term contract; however, due to anticipated future workforce needs, there may be substantive / permanent opportunities available. Whilst we are unable to guarantee this, we would welcome applications from candidates interested in both fixed-term and longer-term opportunities.
Main duties of the job
This role requires you to have a good scanning technique, the ability to process complex information, good written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work with colleagues from Band 2 support staff to consultants, keeping the patient’s best interest at the centre of what you do.
- Ultrasound lists take place at Southmead Hospital, in our Women and Children's Health quarter.
- You will be able to competently scan and independently report ultrasound scans in line with FASP standards, to the level required in the NHS, including complex information. Training will be given in specific areas as required.
- Vetting and triaging ultrasound requests.
- Be actively involved in training trainee sonographers.
- Be involved in and supporting ultrasound audits and QA.
- Attend clinical governance mornings for training and feedback interesting cases.
- Be involved in CPD, including attending courses as needed.
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Working for our organisation
We currently have a team of 21 Sonographers working within our Obstetric ultrasound team, and have 2 trainee Sonographers at present training in Obstetric and Early Pregnancy ultrasound. We also work alongside a team of dedicated image support workers who support the Sonographers in the day to day running of our clinics.
We have a friendly, diverse team of Sonographers who strive to work to high standards, supporting each other, whilst keeping the patient at the centre of all we do. We work closely and collaboratively with our Fetal Medicine, Midwifery and Obstetrics colleagues, to ensure we provide excellent patient care and a supportive work environment.
We understand the importance of supporting a healthy work/life balance to maintain staff well-being. All of our lists are booked according to Society of Radiographers examination times guidance to help support you in a happy, healthy work environment.
Our award-winning Brunel Building includes a large rooftop terrace, staff only zone, with an outdoor seating area with views across the city.
We understand the importance of investing in our team at BFT and regularly send Sonographers to training courses including BMUS. We have regular clinical governance mornings to feedback audits, hold teaching sessions from specialists, and staff meetings.
Our teams are supported by our Ultrasound Service Lead, Obstetric Leads and General Ultrasound Lead, as well as our Lead Practice Educator who supports our trainee Sonographers.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The role requires individual accountability for independently performing and reporting routine and complex ultrasound examinations in accordance with the ultrasound departmental guidelines and relevant professional body's code of conduct.
- Ability to independently report examinations to meet current FASP standards.
- Understanding the clinical significance of ultrasound findings in the context of the clinical question and patient’s clinical history, reflecting this in the report.
- Ability to analyse relevant clinical information, including other test results and use this to perform and / or adapt the techniques required to undertake a satisfactory examination and diagnosis.
- Provide advice on future patient management to clinicians and / or relatives where appropriate
- Ability to communicate scan findings directly to patients and clinicians in an empathetic and sensitive manner. Occasionally having to impart highly distressing information and unpleasant news sensitively and providing counselling and reassurance.
For full details of the job description and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Must hold the Diploma of the Society of Radiographers DCR(R) or BSc Radiography or equivalent
- Must hold current Health Professions Council (HPC) registration or equivalent
- Must hold Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU) or PgCert/PgDip in Ultrasound
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Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Have experience of working as an independent reporting obstetric sonographer in the NHS (or similar size/type of organisation)
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer
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. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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