Job summary
Are you a sonographer looking for a new role where you can use your specialist knowledge of obstetrics & gynaecology ultrasound?
We're looking for an experienced Sonographer to join our Clinical Teams working in our 2 units in Birmingham. We are looking for 35.5 hours per week to be worked over Monday to Friday.
As a sonographer, you will be performing high quality obstetric dating scans as well as gynecological scans to assess for RPOC. The main focus of the role consists of early pregnancy/ dating scans but also dating in the second trimester- performing HC measurements to determine a gestational age & post treatment checks.
About you:
You will be a qualified sonographer or registered Adult Nurse or Midwife but must possess a minimum Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound qualification. You'll have a minimum of 1 year experience since the completion of your Post Graduate Certification and will be registered with a professional body, either the NMC or HCPC.
You'll be client focused & someone who considers themselves a team player. As subject matter experts, you will be expected to advise, support & occasionally mentor BPAS Nurses or Midwives, who have undertaken a basic CASE accredited Ultrasound course, should they require a second opinion or input from a more qualified Ultrasound practitioner.
We are also looking for:
- Experience of participating in audits
- Ability to perform obstetric ultrasound examinations
- Teaching and training experience
Main duties of the job
- To ensure that high standards of Ultrasound scans are undertaken at BPAS
- Support nurses and midwives by providing reassurance and practical advice surrounding Ultrasound scanning
- Ensure that clinical policies and guidelines are adhered to at all times
- Support the lead sonographer and the Ultrasound facilitators in managing an effective Ultrasound service
- To maintain up to date knowledge of Ultrasound scanning
- Aid the Lead sonographer and Ultrasound facilitators with undertaking investigations surrounding DATIX and serious incidences
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
For our clinical roles, a full clinical training package will be provided along with comprehensive support. Nursing & midwifery colleagues will have the opportunity to train in 1st & 2nd trimester sonography scanning, contraception fitting & STI testing. For surgical units you will gain experience in conscious sedation & general anaesthetic treatment in our operating departments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job/person specification along with our terms and conditions (including salary information) can be found on the right hand side of the advert and are available for you to download and review.
Further information:
Hours: 35.5 hours to be worked flexibly over Monday to Friday.
Salary: £54,650 - £62,650 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience.
Locations:
One unit will be classed as your base unit with mileage paid to the other as per the BPAS expenses policy.
- BPAS Birmingham Central -first floor, guildhall buildings, 12 navigation street, Birmingham B2 4BT
- BPAS Birmingham South -The Robert Clinic, 162 Station Rd, King's Norton, Birmingham B30 1DB
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year since completion of PG Cert
- Clinical Supervisor / assessor of trainee sonographers
- Participation in audit / research
- Evidence of personal / professional development
- Experience of working in Early Pregnancy Assessment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Practical knowledge of performing gynecological and obstetric Ultrasound scans.
- Up to date technical knowledge with regards to Ultrasound and equipment
- Ability to perform obstetric and gynecological Ultrasound examinations
- Good organisational skills
- Ability / patience to teach others
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Radiographer or Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 / Midwife
- PG Cert in Medical Ultrasound (to include obstetrics and gynaecology) or PG Dip in Medical Ultrasound
- Registered with a professional body
Desirable
- Recognised professional teaching qualification
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
- Please state your NMC / HCPC PIN if applicable
- Please state your renewal date
- This role is for 35.5 hours per week over Monday to Friday. Can you commit to this?
- This role covers our 2 units in Birmingham Central and Birmingham South. Can you travel to both?
Desirable
- Please provide any further information in support of your application
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address
B P A S
12 Navigation Street
Birmingham
B2 4BT