South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The role of the midwife sonographer in Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) is to provide high standards of midwifery and nursing care to women experiencing problems in the first trimester including miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. The midwife works as an autonomous practitioner providing comprehensive history taking, diagnostic ultrasound, care planning, and informed choice regarding management of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. A holistic approach to individualized care encompasses the physical and psychological needs of the women. Main Duties of the Job
The roles cover seven days per week, 12 hours per day on a shift basis. The Midwife is responsible for training of junior staff and the safe and effective running of the EPAU, encouraging good working relationships and teamwork. Requires skills and knowledge necessary to perform obstetric ultrasound and independently report the findings. Plan appropriate patient management according to Directorate Guidelines. Provide continuity of care to women who regularly attend the department for close monitoring. Ensure that the patient environment is conducive to delivery of care. Be responsible for specialized ultrasound clinics with indirect supervision from consultant colleagues. Contribute to the development and update of guidelines and pathways. About Us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training program has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement program aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviors Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these six and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programs through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Job Responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification
Experience
Experience in performing ultrasound assessments and compassionate delivery of diagnosis in a clinical setting. A midwife sonographer, with a focus on early pregnancy care. Skills to perform a range of obstetric scans including anomaly, growth scans, and Doppler. Qualifications
PGC in obstetrics/gynaecology ultrasound. First degree or equivalent and related study. Registered Midwife/Sonographer. Post Grad Certificate in obstetric ultrasound. Recognized teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience. Accredited counselling certificate. GCP Trained. Delegated Consent training. Knowledge and Skills
A midwife/nurse sonographer, with a focus on early pregnancy care. Experience in performing ultrasound assessments and compassionate delivery of diagnosis in a clinical setting. Proficient in operating ultrasound equipment and interpreting ultrasound images and diagnosis. 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. Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum (pro rata).
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The role of the midwife sonographer in Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) is to provide high standards of midwifery and nursing care to women experiencing problems in the first trimester including miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. The midwife works as an autonomous practitioner providing comprehensive history taking, diagnostic ultrasound, care planning, and informed choice regarding management of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. A holistic approach to individualized care encompasses the physical and psychological needs of the women. Main Duties of the Job
The roles cover seven days per week, 12 hours per day on a shift basis. The Midwife is responsible for training of junior staff and the safe and effective running of the EPAU, encouraging good working relationships and teamwork. Requires skills and knowledge necessary to perform obstetric ultrasound and independently report the findings. Plan appropriate patient management according to Directorate Guidelines. Provide continuity of care to women who regularly attend the department for close monitoring. Ensure that the patient environment is conducive to delivery of care. Be responsible for specialized ultrasound clinics with indirect supervision from consultant colleagues. Contribute to the development and update of guidelines and pathways. About Us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training program has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement program aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviors Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these six and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programs through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Job Responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification
Experience
Experience in performing ultrasound assessments and compassionate delivery of diagnosis in a clinical setting. A midwife sonographer, with a focus on early pregnancy care. Skills to perform a range of obstetric scans including anomaly, growth scans, and Doppler. Qualifications
PGC in obstetrics/gynaecology ultrasound. First degree or equivalent and related study. Registered Midwife/Sonographer. Post Grad Certificate in obstetric ultrasound. Recognized teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience. Accredited counselling certificate. GCP Trained. Delegated Consent training. Knowledge and Skills
A midwife/nurse sonographer, with a focus on early pregnancy care. Experience in performing ultrasound assessments and compassionate delivery of diagnosis in a clinical setting. Proficient in operating ultrasound equipment and interpreting ultrasound images and diagnosis. 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. Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum (pro rata).
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