Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity
Sonographer
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An Exciting Opportunity at Birmingham Women’s Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Department at Birmingham Women’s Hospital for an enthusiastic and well-motivated sonographer to join our dedicated team at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled Sonographer/Midwife Sonographer to join our team of dynamic and welcoming staff, to promote and deliver a family-focused and user-friendly radiology service.
Key Responsibilities
- The post holder will be based at Birmingham Women’s Hospital and will have recent clinical experience and knowledge in obstetric and/or gynaecological ultrasound, always using best practice, and promoting a positive patient experience and environment.
- The work is varied, enabling a good scope of advanced practice including obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal, and paediatric ultrasound.
- We positively support professional and personal development and there is the potential for candidates who do not fully meet the person specification to be appointed and be given the opportunity to develop their skills.
- The aim of this role is to work as an independent Sonographer, performing all aspects of obstetric and/or gynaecological ultrasound examinations to a high standard, formulating concise and accurate reports and communicating results to the appropriate clinician. In this manner, delivering a safe, effective, and efficient service that meets both patient/families/carers, and staff requirements.
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Key Tasks
- Prioritise, justify and manage workload as an individual and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide theoretical and clinical training for Trainee Sonographers, Specialist Registrars.
- Be required to work collaboratively with clinical, managerial, and admin colleagues to develop and enhance ultrasound imaging services.
- The post holder will be responsible on a rotational basis for leading the shift, undertaking a coordinating role for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the department’s operational workload. This person will be expected to deputise for the clinical manager in their absence.
- Be responsible for own CPD and professional and personal development through personal study, reflection, attendance at MDT meetings, and ultrasound education meetings.
- Follow policies, procedures, and protocols relating to and underpinning the ultrasound service in line with national guidance.
Working Conditions
- The standard operational hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00. Full-time hours and part-time hours are available, and extended days/flexible working hours will be considered. Participation in out-of-hours work will also be required.
- Previous applicants need not apply.
About the Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children, and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neonatal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
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Our Hospitals
- Birmingham Children's Hospital: A UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
- Birmingham Women's Hospital: One of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity, and neonatal care.
- Parkview Clinic: A Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
Equality and Diversity
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity, and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits, contact:
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Name: Annette Noonan
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Job title: Lead Sonographer
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Email address: annette.noonan@nhs.net
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Telephone number: 0121 333 9999
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Name: Hafiza Noormohamed
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Job title: Deputy Lead Sonographer
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Email address: hafiza.noormohamed@nhs.net
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