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 unit in Birmingham Central. This is for 15 hours per week on Mondays and Tuesdays.

As a sonographer at BPAS, you will be performing high-quality obstetric dating scans as well as gynaecological 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 years 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 incidents

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.

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 responsibilities
The full job description and salary details can be found in the supporting documents on the right hand side. These are available for you to download and review.

Further information:
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.
If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Hours: 15 hours per week on Mondays and Tuesdays | 08:30-16:30
Salary: £53,300 - £61,500 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience
Location:
BPAS Birmingham Central - first floor, Guildhall Buildings, 12 Navigation Street, Birmingham B2 4BT

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

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

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.
• Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
• Please state your NMC / HCPC PIN if applicable
• Please state your renewal date
• This role is for 15 hours per week on Mondays and Tuesdays (08:30-16:30) at our unit in Birmingham Central. Can you commit to this working pattern?

Desirable

• Please provide any further information in support of your application

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

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address
B P A S
12 Navigation Street
Birmingham
B2 4BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Sonographer
Recruitment Team
recruitment@bpas.org

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.