Sonograhper - Band 7

Job Description

Senior Nurse Practitioner for Gynaecology (Sonographer) – Band 7

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Location: Kettering General Hospital, Northamptonshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Band 7 NHS Agenda for Change

About the Role

Kettering General Hospital is recruiting a Senior Nurse Practitioner for Gynaecology (Sonographer) to join its specialist Gynaecology Service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Gynaecology Nurse with ultrasound expertise to play a key role within the Gynaecology Same Day Emergency Care (GSDEC) and Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) services. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical leadership, autonomous patient assessment, specialist ultrasound services, and support the continued development of high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

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  Provide expert clinical assessment, treatment, and care planning for women accessing GSDEC and TOP services

Undertake autonomous ultrasound examinations and independently report findings

Support women through early pregnancy, gynaecological, and termination of pregnancy pathways

Provide specialist advice and clinical leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary teams

Manage and prioritise ultrasound referrals and clinical workload

Act as a patient advocate, ensuring compassionate, dignified, and individualised care

Support patient flow across gynaecology services in collaboration with inpatient and capacity teams

Contribute to governance, incident review, audit, and service improvement initiatives

Support the development and education of junior staff and nursing colleagues

Participate in Gynaecology Forum and Morbidity & Mortality meetings

What We’re Looking For

Essential

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  Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Educated to Degree or Diploma level

Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound with specialist modules in Early Pregnancy and xkybehq Gynaecology Ultrasound

Minimum of 4 years’ Gynaecology nursing experience

Competence in diagnostic ultrasound relevant to the specialty

Evidence of leadership and specialist clinical development

Excellent communication and counselling skills

Strong organisational and workload management abilities

Ability to work autonomously and make sound clinical decisions

Desirable

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  Previous experience within Same Day Emergency Care services

Experience supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives

Teaching, mentorship, or staff development experience