Advanced Practitioner Obstetric Sonographer

UHNM; Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

UHNM is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Obstetric Sonographer (Band 7) for 22.5 hours per week across Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. The role demands an autonomous practitioner with CASE PgCert/PGDip qualifications and HCPC/NMC registration, supporting a busy obstetric ultrasound service.

The post involves providing high-quality imaging, contributing to six-day service coverage, and working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver antenatal screening in line

Qualifications

• Must hold CASE-accredited PgCert or PgDip in Obstetric and/or Gynaecological Ultrasound.
• Professional registration with HCPC or NMC.
• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous practitioner who can independently scan and report a range of obstetric ultrasound scans.
• Support service delivery across UHNM sites and community locations.
• Participate in a six-day service with weekend and bank holiday rotations to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Independently scan and report in obst/

NHS experience

Driving license

CPD

Education

CASE accredited postgraduate ultrasound qualification

HCPC / NMC registration

5 GCSEs English and Maths

Job description

Advanced Practitioner Obstetric Sonographer

Band 7

Main area Imaging - Obstetric Ultrasound Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (7.5 hour days out of a 7 day service) Job ref 205-8262680

Site Royal Stoke University Hospital/ Stafford County Hospital Town Stoke-on-Trent Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individuals to join our established team of Obstetric/ Gynaecological and Midwife sonographers. The successful candidates will have a flexible approach to service delivery and a commitment to supporting the ongoing development and improvement of our obstetric ultrasound service.

Applicants must hold a CASE-accredited Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Obstetric and/or Gynaecological Ultrasound qualification, together with the appropriate professional registration (e.g. HCPC or NMC).

The successful candidates will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be enthusiastic, patient-focused professionals who are committed to providing a safe, efficient and high-quality service. They will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability and a positive approach to service delivery.

Main duties of the job

The Ultrasound Department provides comprehensive Obstetric and Gynaecology ultrasound services across UHNM. Operational management and support are co-ordinated from the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital sites; however, clinical services are delivered across both hospitals and a number of community-based locations.

UHNM Maternity Services supports approximately 6,500 births each year. The ultrasound service plays a key role in delivering routine antenatal screening in accordance with national screening programme standards and guidelines. In addition, our sonographers support a wide range of specialist services, including the Early Pregnancy Unit, Maternity Assessment Unit, and dedicated antenatal and gynaecology clinics, ensuring women receive timely access to high-quality diagnostic imaging throughout their care pathway.

We are a modern, forward-thinking department equipped with a diverse range of ultrasound technology to support both routine and complex examinations. The service offers a varied and challenging caseload, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and the enhancement of clinical skills.

As a fast-paced, dynamic and supportive team, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care while fostering a positive working environment. The department currently operates a six-day service, with staff participating in a rotational weekend and bank holiday service to ensure continuity of care for our patients.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An autonomous practitioner who can independently scan and report a range of diagnostic obstetric ultrasound scans in line with National , Trust and department protocols

Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Person specification

Experience

• Independently scan and report in relevant field
• Evidence of continuous CPD
• NHS experience

Skills

• Driving license
• Has own car to drive to community locations

Education

• Case accredited post graduate ultrasound qualification
• HCPC / NMC registration
• 5 GCSE's - English and Maths

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.