Advanced Practitioner/Midwifery Sonographer - Huntingdon

jobs24.co.uk; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate midwifery sonographer to join a dedicated team within the NHS Foundation Trust. This role involves performing a variety of obstetric ultrasound examinations, including dating scans and anomaly scans, while providing essential diagnostic reports. You will also play a key role in counselling women and training nursing and midwifery students. Join a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to excel. Be part of a team committed to making a positive impact on the community, with ample opportunities for learning and development in your career.

Qualifications

• Must be an autonomous practitioner with strong ultrasound skills.
• Experience in counselling and training nursing/midwifery students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of obstetric scans and provide diagnostic reports.
• Counsel women undergoing diagnostic testing and supervise Sonography training.

Skills

Ultrasound Examinations

Diagnostic Reporting

Counselling Skills

Training and Supervision

Best Practice Promotion

Education

Relevant Medical Degree

Sonography Training

Job description

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.

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.

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.