Maternity & Gynae Ultrasound Manager

Performing transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound scans for all types of obstetric and gynaecology scans. Reporting findings and making appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary team as well as communicating findings to patients. Performing and reporting ultrasound scans for obstetrics, including screening for nuchal translucency , anomaly , growth scans , early pregnancy and gynaecology scansWorking for our organisation The Maternity Ultrasound Department consists of a team of sonographers, 2 healthcare assistants and 2 fetal medicine specialists. The department provides ultrasound scans throughout pregnancy as well as gynaecological scans.Detailed job description and main responsibilities Formulate and issue clinical reports. To assist in training of student sonographers To promote and encourage good effective professional practices in the department by Independently undertake and interpret obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations at the main Royal Berkshire Hospital site and at satellite units. To participate in advanced clinical based practice. To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision making. To assist and encourage service development and innovation. To have a professional and courteous manner and always uphold the reputation of the ultrasound department. Observe confidentiality with respect to the trust patient, staff and NHS information at all times. To participate in out of hours work as required. To undertake other duties not specified here but within the general scope and grade of the post, which may be delegated from time to time by the Lead Practitioner/Manager., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

• Extensive post graduate experience in a wide range of obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound examinations Experience of: quality and clinical audit statistical analysis teaching, training and mentoring Minimum of two years' experience in reporting of complex ultrasound, with Fetal Anomaly Screening Track record of effective staff supervision, teaching and training Participation in internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures Experience of problem solving, critical analysis and change management Skills, Knowledge & Abilities, experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit, ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Education / Qualifications & Training Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) Or Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (Obs & Gynae) DQASS or FMF accreditation in 1st trimester screening Experience Postgraduate ultrasound experience Experience within a maternity unit Professional Skills IT literacy Good ultrasound skills, being able to produce high quality images and interpret their relevance Interpersonal Skills Communication: Excellent oral and written skills with patients and staff inside/outside the Trust. Team working skills: to ensure team objectives/deadlines are met. Assertive, self-confident & pro-active. Ability to work under pressure. Able to organise own work. Self -motivated & able to work under own initiative and take independent decisions. Personal development. Additional Requirements Motivation to train and extend role. Ability to demonstrate a caring
attitude towards patients.
• Clean neat appearance. Flexibility around
Desirable criteria
• experience of working in maternity and gynaecology unit, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community., By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

Staff Benefits
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.