Job overview

The post holder will be a Registered Nurse and CASE accredited sonographer who will take responsibility for the organisation and running of the Early pregnancy Services for the organisation.

The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the Early Pregnancy & Gynaecology Unit in the absence of the Unit lead with a focus on providing high quality clinical care to pregnant and non-pregnant women who experience complications in early pregnancy or with acute gynaecological presentations 

This post includes ensuring patients’ with acute gynaecology and early pregnancy problems have timely access to investigations that they require to ensure that accurate and rapid diagnosis leads to an appropriate and timely treatment plan. The post holder will clinically assess and perform ultrasound for women with gynaecology or early pregnancy complications, plan and implement management or refer on to the on-call medical team where appropriate. The role will play a pivotal role in ensuring women and their partners are offered appropriate information, support and counselling and will work with the unit lead to ensure patients receive the most up to date information and guidance.

Main duties of the job

• To be an autonomous sonographer working as part of the Early Pregnancy, gynaecology and endometriosis teams providing specialist, skilled nursing care. Working in accordance with local and national guidelines and protocols.
• To formulate and carry out decisions and complex treatment plans for women attending Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy clinics independent of medical practitioners. The post holder will respond to actual and potential health problems and treatment complications appropriately.
• The post holder will be a certified sonographer with at least PG Cert in Ultrasound Scanning with a speciality in Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology 
• The post holder will ensure they maintain their skill and take appropriate continual professional development.
• To coordinate supervise and develop the Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy service at the Trust with the lead consultant and Lead Nurse to ensure that the service is delivered to a high standard and within statutory requirements.
• To supervise doctors and nurses to become specialist sonographers.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. 

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. 

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.