# Ultrasonographer, Maternity Ultrasound > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ultrasonographer-maternity-ultrasound/1bbf56c5-bb3a-4e51-9d0b-7e913caa3f3b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ultrasonographer-maternity-ultrasound/1bbf56c5-bb3a-4e51-9d0b-7e913caa3f3b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Chertsey - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £59,798 - £67,020 pa inc. HCAS pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 28 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T11:22:12.537Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Chertsey/Ashford_St_Peters_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Sonography/Sonography-v8114290 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8114290?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an experienced sonographer who is interested in expanding their scope of practice to work within our friendly team. This post would suit someone with excellent obstetric and gynaecology scanning skills and we welcome applications from registered sonographers with a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Medical Ultrasound. Ashford & St Peter’s NHS Trust Maternity & Gynaecology is based across two sites with the main department situated at St. Peter’s Hospital and a smaller one at Ashford Hospital. We have 8 ultrasound rooms both sites, 7 of which have GE VolusonE8/E10 machines and one Samsung W10.  A range of obstetric examinations from early pregnancy to term are performed, including maternal and fetal Doppler studies, together with 3D TV gynaecology scans (training can be provided for these techniques).  We independently report and triage all our obstetric and gynaecological examinations.  CPD is actively encouraged and supported. We are committed to the delivery of a high quality service; the successful candidates will have the chance to make full use of their experience and skill in a supportive environment. We are a friendly multidisciplinary team with three obstetric consultants who specialise in fetal medicine, maternal medicine and multiple pregnancies and are fully committed to the continuing development of our dynamic department. We also have close ties with our tertiary referral centre at St. George’s Hospital, London. ### Main duties of the job Perform and report obstetric and gynaecology scans in a professional and caring manner in keeping with the Trust Values. Support the Lead Sonographer in the day to day running of an efficient service and give support to other members of the team and trainee sonographers. Have a flexible approach to the variable demands of the service and the ability to work under pressure. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To perform and independently report on a range of diagnostic ultrasound obstetric and gynaecology examinations in line with national and departmental guidelines, in order to provide a high quality service for Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust. To run the department in the absence of the Lead Sonographer on a day to day basis. To maintain established clinical standards, particularly in respect to patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety. To liaise effectively with other departments and health care professionals as necessary. To participate in auditing, reporting, presentation and administration of the ultrasound service as required. To participate in the practical and theoretical training of student sonographers. To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff according to the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy. Please refer to full JD attached. ## Job Details We are looking for an experienced sonographer who is interested in expanding their scope of practice to work within our friendly team. This post would suit someone with excellent obstetric and gynaecology scanning skills and we welcome applications from registered sonographers with a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Medical Ultrasound. Ashford & St Peter’s NHS Trust Maternity & Gynaecology is based across two sites with the main department situated at St. Peter’s Hospital and a smaller one at Ashford Hospital. We have 8 ultrasound rooms both sites, 7 of which have GE VolusonE8/E10 machines and one Samsung W10. A range of obstetric examinations from early pregnancy to term are performed, including maternal and fetal Doppler studies, together with 3D TV gynaecology scans (training can be provided for these techniques). We independently report and triage all our obstetric and gynaecological examinations. CPD is actively encouraged and supported. We are committed to the delivery of a high quality service; the successful candidates will have the chance to make full use of their experience and skill in a supportive environment. We are a friendly multidisciplinary team with three obstetric consultants who specialise in fetal medicine, maternal medicine and multiple pregnancies and are fully committed to the continuing development of our dynamic department. We also have close ties with our tertiary referral centre at St. George’s Hospital, London. ## Job Description Perform and report obstetric and gynaecology scans in a professional and caring manner in keeping with the Trust Values. Support the Lead Sonographer in the day to day running of an efficient service and give support to other members of the team and trainee sonographers. Have a flexible approach to the variable demands of the service and the ability to work under pressure. ## Responsibilities To perform and independently report on a range of diagnostic ultrasound obstetric and gynaecology examinations in line with national and departmental guidelines, in order to provide a high quality service for Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust. To run the department in the absence of the Lead Sonographer on a day to day basis. To maintain established clinical standards, particularly in respect to patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety. To liaise effectively with other departments and health care professionals as necessary. To participate in auditing, reporting, presentation and administration of the ultrasound service as required. To participate in the practical and theoretical training of student sonographers. To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff according to the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy. Please refer to full JD attached. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Extensive experience in interpretation of growth scans; biometry and dopplers. - Experience in counselling, breaking bad news and referral of patients to tertiary centres - Broad experience in ultrasound scanning in obstetrics which must include early pregnancy, NT, detailed anomaly, and fetal & maternal dopplers. Gynaecology to include the 3D technique - At least two years post qualification experience in obstetric ultrasound scanning. - Experience at writing reports - You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent) BSc in Midwifery/Nursing ( or equivalent) . - MSc in Ultrasound or experiential learning - PG Diploma in ultrasound (or equivalent) - PG Certificate in ultrasound. - Postgraduate qualification / experiential learning in specialist area - DQASS Registration - Demonstrate FASP compliance in 12/40 and anomaly scanning. - Current Membership to Professional Bodies HCPC, BMUS and SOR \[or equivalent\]. - FMF Registration - Evidence of CPD ## Documents - [maternity ultrasound b8a sonographer (pdf, 576.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10409756) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.