Advanced Practitioner/Midwifery Sonographer - Huntingdon
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the expansion of our already established midwifery sonographer team across North West Anglia, NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be supporting our existing team of midwife sonographers and radiographers to deliver antenatal screening to nearly 5000 women at our Peterborough site and a further 2000 at our Huntingdon site. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our maternity services. ***Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE*** Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently to perform ultrasound examinations and provide diagnostic reports of patients accessing the obstetric ultrasound department. The post holder will perform a wide range of obstetric scans to include dating and first trimester combined screening scans, anomaly scans, growth scans and umbilical artery Doppler in accordance with guidelines set out by the Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme. The post holder will be responsible for counselling women undertaking diagnostic testing. They will also participate in the training and education of nursing/midwifery students working in the division and supervise staff undertaking Sonography training, ensuring continuity of service delivery. To be an autonomous practitioner, promoting best practice and high standards whilst working closely with obstetric and midwifery colleagues. The post holder will be expected to provide a service review when required and be actively involved in audit; implementing agreed areas for improvement and ensuring that relevant guidelines are kept up to date. About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively, call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team. Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Registered Midwife Postgraduate Diploma/ Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent Degree Level Education NT accreditation Knowledge
Must show evidence of CPD in ultrasound and ensure their practice is evidence based. Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey. Experience
Must have the relevant skills, knowledge and experience in the full range of required US examinations with demonstration of competent reporting skills in 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester. TV experience. Experience of Fetal Doppler assessment. Evidence of attendance on a counselling/breaking bad news course. Experience of using GAP pathways. Experience of early pregnancy scanning. Key Skills
Independent reporting of scan findings. Able to work as part of a small team in a potentially high pressured and emotive environment. 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.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the expansion of our already established midwifery sonographer team across North West Anglia, NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be supporting our existing team of midwife sonographers and radiographers to deliver antenatal screening to nearly 5000 women at our Peterborough site and a further 2000 at our Huntingdon site. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our maternity services. ***Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE*** Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently to perform ultrasound examinations and provide diagnostic reports of patients accessing the obstetric ultrasound department. The post holder will perform a wide range of obstetric scans to include dating and first trimester combined screening scans, anomaly scans, growth scans and umbilical artery Doppler in accordance with guidelines set out by the Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme. The post holder will be responsible for counselling women undertaking diagnostic testing. They will also participate in the training and education of nursing/midwifery students working in the division and supervise staff undertaking Sonography training, ensuring continuity of service delivery. To be an autonomous practitioner, promoting best practice and high standards whilst working closely with obstetric and midwifery colleagues. The post holder will be expected to provide a service review when required and be actively involved in audit; implementing agreed areas for improvement and ensuring that relevant guidelines are kept up to date. About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively, call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team. Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Registered Midwife Postgraduate Diploma/ Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent Degree Level Education NT accreditation Knowledge
Must show evidence of CPD in ultrasound and ensure their practice is evidence based. Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey. Experience
Must have the relevant skills, knowledge and experience in the full range of required US examinations with demonstration of competent reporting skills in 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester. TV experience. Experience of Fetal Doppler assessment. Evidence of attendance on a counselling/breaking bad news course. Experience of using GAP pathways. Experience of early pregnancy scanning. Key Skills
Independent reporting of scan findings. Able to work as part of a small team in a potentially high pressured and emotive environment. 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.
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