Day Assessment Midwife – Midwife Sonographer

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Full time
Location: Newtown
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THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 8 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the unique Midwifery sonography service in Powys working four days a week on a fixed term contract for fourteen months to cover maternity leave. All Powys Midwifery sonographers work as part of a team, offering dating scans and combined screening, NIPT testing, anomaly scans and growth scans for our caseload in Powys. Powys midwife sonographers also offer antenatal care to women who may be having serial scans. There are agreed pathways for referral for any abnormalities or slow growth to the District General Hospitals who border Powys. Powys Midwifery sonographers are Band 7s and there is a Band 8a Governance lead who offers a robust system of image reviews and support and advice to the team.

Powys Maternity services provide a Day Assessment Unit (DAU) and scanning service in Welshpool, Newtown, Llandrindod Wells, Brecon and Ystradgynlais. DAU services are run with the support of a designated Band 3 MSW and DAU also provide GTT and BP monitoring services. Powys midwife sonographers are trained to offer Influenza and Pertussis vaccinations to clients who attend DAU.

The postholder would be providing services in Brecon, Ystradgynlais or Llandrindod Wells.

Main duties of the job Provide clinical specialist midwifery care for the effective running of maternity day assessment services. Work closely with the multiple-disciplinary team without direct supervision and under their own responsibility, recommend appropriate clinical decisions arising from findings instigate appropriate follow-up and/or further investigations for any anomalous findings, as per departmental policies, keeping the client informed and gaining appropriate consent. Specialist expertise, specified diagnostic testing, ultrasound scanning and normal birth. Provide appropriate counselling when necessary. Dating Scans and combined screening. Detailed obstetric scanning for foetal abnormalities.

About us Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Qualifications and/or knowledge Essential Registered Midwife BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging or DCR (R) PG Dip in Medical Ultrasound, Obstetric Ultrasound modules PG Certificate in Medical & Obstetric Ultrasound or equivalent qualification

Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound Demonstrable competence in NT screening - DQASS registered Experience in providing midwifery antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care

Desirable Experience of working in a community setting Experience of working in a maternity day assessment unit

Knowledge and Understanding Essential Participation within the team in care monitoring, audit and evaluation Must be able to allocate work and provide day-to-day supervision

Skills and abilities Essential IT literacy in various applications Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report Demonstrate a high standard of clinical skills Must be able to make judgments on a wide variety of complex clinical, staff and operational issues Clear communication skills both oral and written Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Personal Qualities Essential Ability to travel Good timekeeping and reliable Ability to manage in stressful situations in self Physical ability to handle equipment to meet the role of a midwife sonographer Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills Good organisational abilities - to include the ability to prioritise workload

Desirable Welsh speaker

Trust Values Essential Can demonstrate the PTHB Values

Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board

Address Montgomery County Infirmary - Newtown Hospital Llanfair Road Newtown SY16 2DW

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