Sonographer in Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior Sonographer to work in the Ultrasound Screening Unit and enhance the Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine services. The post-holder will perform routine obstetric ultrasound examinations and will be responsible for providing one-to-one hands-on ultrasound training for training sonographers enrolled on our MSc in Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine. The aim for junior fellows of such programme is to acquire competences in performing routine 11-14 weeks, anomaly scan and fetal well-being by the end of the first year. The Senior Fellow will significantly contribute in training and teaching junior fellows in achieving this goal, thus, the applicant needs to be experienced in routine screening obstetric ultrasound and be able to perform independently 11-14 weeks nuchal screening, anomaly scan and fetal well-being scans., Senior Sonographers are fundamental clinicians in the Obstetric Ultrasound Unit. Your time will predominantly be spent advancing your own obstetric ultrasounds skills and assisting in the teaching of the trainee sonographers. We aim to provide half a day per week of special interest, tailored to the individual's experience and requirement which includes sessions in the Fetal Medicine Unit. Further opportunities for training and professional development may be available in Maternal Fetal Assessment, Antenatal Clinic, and Labour Ward depending on your clinical background. The aim of the special interest session is to develop the individual and support their career progress. As part of our team you will gain invaluable clinical, teaching and management skills that will benefit you throughout your career.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.