Ultrasound Sonographer

Job summary

Fixed Term Contract till March 2027

We are seeking experienced and suitably qualified Ultrasound Sonographers to support the delivery of diagnostic antenatal ultrasound services within the Fetal Medicine Unit.

This is a diagnostic imaging role focused on antenatal ultrasound scanning and does not include outpatient clinics, theatre work or complex fetal medicine consultations.

The successful candidates will work alongside the Trust's existing ultrasound and fetal medicine teams, providing high-quality diagnostic scanning for pregnant patients across a range of routine antenatal pathways.

The service is delivered using Trust-provided ultrasound equipment and digital reporting systems, with appropriate support and induction provided by the Authority's Screening Support Sonographer.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake a range of routine antenatal ultrasound examinations, including:
  • Obstetric anomaly scans (FASP), including uterine artery Dopplers
  • Fetal growth scans
  • Nuchal translucency (NT) and dating scans
  • Twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scans
• Accurately document and report ultrasound findings in line with relevant NHS and national screening standards.
• Recognise abnormal or unexpected findings and escalate appropriately to the fetal medicine/clinical team.
• Work collaboratively with the Trusts Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound teams.
• Maintain high standards of patient care, clinical governance and professional practice.
• Work within your competence, professional registration and agreed scope of practice.

About us

Medinet is a leading UK provider of specialist clinical services, working in partnership with NHS organisations to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting lists and improve patient access to high-quality care.

With over 20 years of experience supporting the NHS, Medinet delivers flexible insourcing services across a broad range of elective specialties. Our services are designed around the individual requirements of NHS Trusts, utilising existing hospital facilities and providing experienced clinical teams to deliver additional activity safely and efficiently.

Medinet has a network of more than 6,000 registered clinicians across the UK, supported by a dedicated full-time clinical team providing governance, assurance and oversight of service delivery.

Job responsibilities

The successful Sonographer will be responsible for independently undertaking a range of routine and specialist antenatal ultrasound examinations within their scope of competence, including:

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• HCPC registered or equivalent professional registration.
• Demonstrable experience in obstetric ultrasound.
• Competent in routine antenatal ultrasound scanning.
• Ability to undertake anomaly, growth and dating scans independently.
• Ability to undertake twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scans.
• Ability to recognise abnormal findings and escalate appropriately.
• Good understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience working within a Fetal Medicine Unit.
• Experience within an NHS antenatal screening service.
• Current FASP experience.
• Current NT licence and DQASS participation.
• Experience undertaking uterine artery Doppler assessment.
• Experience with twin pregnancy anatomy and growth scanning.
• Familiarity with NHS ultrasound reporting and digital systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• All scanning practitioners must hold an accredited postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (DMU, PgDip, or equivalent CASE-accredited programme).
• Staff undertaking NT scans must hold a current, valid Nuchal Translucency (NT) licence and be actively participating in DQASS with no red flags.