Autonomous Midwife Sonographer - Antenatal Imaging

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust advertises a Midwife Sonographer to join the antenatal and pregnancy assessment units at University Hospital of North Durham. You will work autonomously within a team, providing high-quality obstetric ultrasound scans and producing reports, while supporting CPD and staff training.

You will store and manage images per national standards, communicate findings sensitively, arrange follow-up care, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Experience in Obstetric Ultrasound Department or equivalent.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Recognition of teaching/assessing qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide obstetric ultrasound scans across all trimesters and report results.
• Store ultrasound images/data per standards and local agreements.
• Communicate scan findings to relevant teams, including distressing news.
• Arrange follow-up care per guidelines.
• Escalate findings to multidisciplinary team as needed.
• Participate in audits and research within the service.
• Contribute to training programmes for staff.

Skills

Motivational and empowerment skills

Excellent communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent organisational skills

Confident to work independently

Ability to communicate clearly andConc

Maintain confidentiality

Education

MSC / Postgraduate Diploma or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

Master or equivalent experience

Registered Midwife with NMC PIN

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust advertises a Midwife Sonographer to join the antenatal and pregnancy assessment units at University Hospital of North Durham. You will work autonomously within a team, providing high-quality obstetric ultrasound scans and producing reports, while supporting CPD and staff training.

You will store and manage images per national standards, communicate findings sensitively, arrange follow-up care, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to