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 individualised 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, and on a shift basis. The Midwife is responsible for training 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 the delivery of care. Be responsible for specialised ultrasound clinics with indirect supervision from consultant colleagues.
Policy and Service Development
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 programme 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:
Your Leadership Impact Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours 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 programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience in performing ultrasound assessments and compassionate delivery of diagnosis in a clinical setting. A midwife sonographer, with a focus on early pregnancy care.
Desirable
Skills to perform a range of obstetric scans including anomaly, growth scans, Doppler.
Qualifications
Essential
PGC in obstetrics/gynaecology ultrasound. First degree or equivalent and related study. Registered Midwife/Sonographer. Post Grad Certificate in obstetric ultrasound. Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Accredited counselling certificate. Nurse prescribing qualification. GCP Trained. Delegated Consent training.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
328-WAC-6846023
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Main duties of the job
The roles cover seven days per week, 12 hours per day, and on a shift basis. The Midwife is responsible for training 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 the delivery of care. Be responsible for specialised ultrasound clinics with indirect supervision from consultant colleagues.
Policy and Service Development
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 programme 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:
Your Leadership Impact Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours 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 programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience in performing ultrasound assessments and compassionate delivery of diagnosis in a clinical setting. A midwife sonographer, with a focus on early pregnancy care.
Desirable
Skills to perform a range of obstetric scans including anomaly, growth scans, Doppler.
Qualifications
Essential
PGC in obstetrics/gynaecology ultrasound. First degree or equivalent and related study. Registered Midwife/Sonographer. Post Grad Certificate in obstetric ultrasound. Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Accredited counselling certificate. Nurse prescribing qualification. GCP Trained. Delegated Consent training.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
328-WAC-6846023
#J-18808-Ljbffr
