Clinical Nurse Specialist Sonographer | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,419 - £63,176 per annum incl HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7807402/289-SC-181-D |
Summary
Band 7 / Band 6 Trainee (depending on experience) Clinical Nurse / Midwife Specialist in Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Early Pregnancy & Emergency Gynaecology Clinical Nurse / Midwife Specialist at Band 7 with a qualification in Medical Ultrasound OR a nurse / midwife with a real interest wishing to undergo training at Band 6. This is a full-time permanent position at our Early Pregnancy & Acute Gynaecology Unit (EPAGU) (The Elizabeth Suite), at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital.
The Elizabeth Suite is a bespoke EPAG Unit specifically designed to provide emergency care and support for women with complications in early stages of pregnancy up to 17 + 6 weeks and emergency care for acute gynaecology complications unrelated to pregnancy through direct internal referral from our Emergency Department and other services.
This Unit has a range of rooms, each designed for scanning and clinical investigation. Minor out-patient procedures are also performed including manual vacuum aspiration, Word catheter insertion and intrauterine contraceptive device insertion and retrieval.
The service ethos is to provide time-critical rapid assessment of our women within a one-stop clinical model in close liaison with our A&E and GP colleagues. The Unit delivers specialist, evidence-based, holistic care to women with early pregnancy and gynaecology complications in an environment that supports patient choice and dignity. The multi-professional team consists of consultant gynaecologists, clinical nurse specialists, clinical research fellows and specialist sonographers.
The successful candidate must have experience of gynaecology and early pregnancy management and treatment. They must have or wish to pursue a qualification in early pregnancy and gynaecology scanning. The post requires excellent prioritising and verbal and non-verbal and counselling skills.
For further information please contact: Paula Arguelles via e-mail:paula.arguelles@nhs.net
Band 7 / Band 6 Trainee (depending on experience) Clinical Nurse / Midwife Specialist in Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Early Pregnancy & Emergency Gynaecology Clinical Nurse / Midwife Specialist at Band 7 with a qualification in Medical Ultrasound OR a nurse / midwife with a real interest wishing to undergo training at Band 6. This is a full-time permanent position at our Early Pregnancy & Acute Gynaecology Unit (EPAGU) (The Elizabeth Suite), at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital.
The Elizabeth Suite is a bespoke EPAG Unit specifically designed to provide emergency care and support for women with complications in early stages of pregnancy up to 17 + 6 weeks and emergency care for acute gynaecology complications unrelated to pregnancy through direct internal referral from our Emergency Department and other services.
This Unit has a range of rooms, each designed for scanning and clinical investigation. Minor out-patient procedures are also performed including manual vacuum aspiration, Word catheter insertion and intrauterine contraceptive device insertion and retrieval.
The service ethos is to provide time-critical rapid assessment of our women within a one-stop clinical model in close liaison with our A&E and GP colleagues. The Unit delivers specialist, evidence-based, holistic care to women with early pregnancy and gynaecology complications in an environment that supports patient choice and dignity. The multi-professional team consists of consultant gynaecologists, clinical nurse specialists, clinical research fellows and specialist sonographers.
The successful candidate must have experience of gynaecology and early pregnancy management and treatment. They must have or wish to pursue a qualification in early pregnancy and gynaecology scanning. The post requires excellent prioritising and verbal and non-verbal and counselling skills.
For further information please contact: Paula Arguelles via e-mail:paula.arguelles@nhs.net
Key responsibilities
· To receive, triage and mange referrals independently.
· To chase, interpret and manage blood test results, histology results and other.
· To manage outpatient caseloads independently.
· To independently manage the telephone clinic and telephone protected lunch hours.
· To independently run scan clinics.
· To participate on counselling, discussion of options and management of cases.
· To assist/ participate on procedures.
· To assist with emergency admissions and urgent cases.
· To independently run the clinic/ lead by managing the capacity on daily basis, escalating concerns and leasing with consultants.
· To participate/ conduct audits.
· To teach/ supports other colleagues learning pathways.
· To work flexibly as per rota supporting clinic cover on weekends, bank holidays and cross-site cover when necessary.
Notes:
If starting as a trainee, the post-holder will be expected to complete their sonography training and competencies within two years of starting in post.
It would be expected that on successful completion of their training the post-holder would be able to work independently as a Nurse/Midwife Sonographer/Specialist and automatically progress to band 7.
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Roles and responsibilities
1. Clinical / direct care practice
1.1. To receive referrals within the specialty from the health care team and respond to requests for expert advice and guidance.
1.2. Towork within an agreed job plan to meet service needs which should be reviewed annually
1.3. To conduct holistic assessment and providing supervision & guidance to colleagues in skilled history taking, physical examination, observationand ordering, conducting and interpreting relevant tests and investigations
1.4. To work in collaboration with the multi professional team, contributing expert, evidence based knowledge and skills to relevant aspects of the patients care and treatment.
1.5. To maintain boundaries of own practice within agreed guidelines and protocols, use professional judgment in managing complex and unpredictable situations and seek guidance from other relevant experts
1.6. To address patient’s risk factors and health promotion needs through comprehensive assessment of individuals for risk factors and early signs of illness.
1.7. To builds an environment of trust and rapport, enabling patent empowerment in their healthcare and acting as an advocate for the patient in treatment decisions and choices
1.8. To draw upon an appropriate range of multi-agency and inter-professional resources to ensure that patients receive appropriate services, making referrals to other professions and services as appropriate
1.9. To use effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide information, explanation and reassurance to patients and families.
1.10. To plan and conduct appropriate follow up, closure or transition of care for the patient
1.11. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of patients assessment, care and treatment
2. Leadership and Collaborative Practice
2.1 To provide advice, guidance and support to own and other professions to enable best practice in care and treatment within area of expertise
2.2. Towork collaboratively with colleagues, patients and families to seek their views and to develop and improve practice and the service
2.3. To continually evaluate and develop own role and competencies to meet the evolving needs of patients and the service
2.4. To develop networks and collaborative working across professional, and organizational boundaries to develop, integrate and coordinate care
2.5. To support and contribute to delivering the wider Trust agenda as directed by the Chief Nurse and the Trust Senior Nursing and Midwifery Council
2.6 To participate and contribute to National objectives
3. Improving Quality and Developing Practice
3.1 To develop valid and reliable methods to continually evaluate and audit own practice and service outcomes, identifying, interpreting and acting on audit outcomes
3.2. To maintain records of activity including clinical coding, maintain appropriate documentation and participate in audit of documentation, clinical activity and outcomes
3.3. To use and develop information systems to support decision making and improve care
3.4. To maintain knowledge of contemporary epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional factors relevant to the specialist area of practice.
3.5. To use a reflective and questioning approach to practice, identifying potential opportunities for clinical or service changes
3.6 To maintain awareness and application of relevant research and evidence based practice relating to area of clinical expertise and profession practice
3.7 To identify and responds to gaps in evidence and/or practice knowledge, and to contribute lead in research / audit/ practice development.
3.8 To enable the sharing of new knowledge and developments with others
3.9To facilitate and enable change at individual and team levels to improve practice and health outcomes, monitoring and evaluating the impact of resultant changes in practice.
3.10. To continually assess, monitor and act on risks in own and others’ practice throughrisk assessment
3.11. To ensure the appropriate and effective use of resources to ensure both cost effectiveness and quality.
3.12. To participate in business and service development including activity and income generation
4. Developing Self and Others
4.1 To participate in review of own practicewith colleagues from own and other professions thorough case review and clinical supervision
4.2 To develop and provide patient education and information which is appropriate and responsive to individual needs and level of development.
4.3. To participate in the development of evidence based protocols, standards, policies and clinical guidelines
4.4. To evaluate knowledge and practice, identifying learning opportunities and continuing development through appraisal and personal development planning
4.5. To maintain a personal portfolio illustrating evidence of competence and continuing development
4.6 To supports colleagues in their learning and application of theory to practice through assessment, teaching and clinical supervision
4.7 To contribute to wider education and development programmes in external organizations
4.8. Contribute to the dissemination of knowledge through publication and presentation
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Feb 2026