Sonographer

The Fertility Partnership; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fertility service provider is seeking a part-time Sonographer or fertility nurse experienced in ultrasound services. The role involves conducting scans for IVF treatments and providing compassionate care to patients. Ideal candidates will be registered with the NMC and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive pay, a dual contribution pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement pro rata. Join us in making a difference in the field of fertility care.

Benefits

Dual contribution pension scheme

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC.
• Experience in ultrasound services.
• Able to explain procedures to patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ultrasound scans for diagnostic purposes.
• Maintain accurate records as per NMC regulations.
• Provide support to patients during stressful situations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ultrasound skills

Computer skills

Interest in women’s health

Education

1st level registration with NMC

USS trainer qualification with BFS or university

Job description

Overview

We at TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating our IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands. We have embarked on the mission to use technology to provide patients with a memorable best-in-class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome starting a family! We offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life. We are passionate about what we do, which reflects our commitment to creating lives and changing lives. Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success. Join us at TFP Fertility, where your passion and expertise can contribute to our legacy of excellence.

Simply Fertility was established in 2013, and due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, has already grown into a leading fertility clinic. Providing treatment to both NHS and private patients. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Chelmsford, adjacent to junction 17 of the A12, there is ample free parking for staff and patients at the front of the building. Simply Fertility also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.

The Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Sonographer or a fertility nurse with sonography experience has become available within our team. In this role you would work as part of the clinical team undertaking ultrasound scans for follicular tracking, diagnostic AFC scans, pregnancy scans. Treatments range from IVF and ICSI, Ovulation Induction, Egg donation and Sharing, Egg Recipiency, and Surgical Sperm Retrieval.

Contract

This role is part-time working 6 hours per day 3 days a week. The position is available as a 3 month fixed term contract.

Location

TFP Simply Fertility is located near Chelmsford, with convenient access and parking for staff and patients.

Key Responsibilities

• To demonstrate use of excellent communication skills to support patients and families in highly stressful situations (e.g. breaking bad news, diagnosis of ectopic or miscarriage, managing bereavement and anger management) both face to face and over the telephone.

• To keep accurate records for each patient of all communication and clinical activity relevant to his/her treatment, in line with NMC regulations.

• To assist with the collation of all data resulting from the procedures and transfer this to the records on the computer and into the patient notes to satisfy HFEA regulations.

• Provide ultrasound services to the highest quality.

• Perform ultrasound examinations and compile concise and comprehensive reports.

• Work with other team members to ensure the smooth functioning of the ultrasound service.

• Be able to clearly explain sonography procedure to patients and making them at ease.

• Be able to independently perform diagnostic monitoring scans during IVF treatment and early pregnancy.

• To demonstrate skill at interpreting complex clinical information/data, anticipating potential problems, taking action to prevent/minimise these, responding to any changes promptly and effectively, following the relevant protocols.

• To work within the legal framework as laid out by the 1990 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act of Parliament and Care Quality Commission.

• To manage difficult situations with competence, taking appropriate action, utilising relevant protocols and supporting the patient, their relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team as required.

• To ensure COSHH, Infection Control, Risk Management and maintenance of health and safety within the department is implemented according to unit policy and that every effort is made to identify and minimise potential risks/hazards.

• To ensure that all record keeping on the unit is accurate and legible and maintains patient confidentiality according to Trust and HFEA policy.

Experience

• 1st level registration with NMC

• Signed-off as a USS trainer with the BFS and/or other significant organisation i.e university

• Interest in women’s health

• Computer skills

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)

Location: TFP Simply Fertility

Working Hours: 18 hours 3 days per week

Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme

Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays (pro rata)