Midwife/General Obstetric Sonographer - Huntingdon/Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Midwife/General Obstetric Sonographer to join our expanding Maternity Ultrasound Service at Peterborough.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, well‑equipped District General Hospital and to play an active role across two sites, with cross‑site responsibilities at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and involvement in planning for the new multi‑million‑pound hospital due to start construction in 2027–2028.

Qualifications

• Deliver high‑quality obstetric ultrasound services across all stages of pregnancy.
• Undertake routine, anomaly, and specialist scanning with opportunities in multiple pregnancy and complex obstetric scanning.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, support, and mentorship to midwifery and sonography staff.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement across Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke sites.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold professional standards of safety and patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Autonomous working

Job description

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Midwife/General Obstetric Sonographer to join our expanding Maternity Ultrasound Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a modern, well‑equipped District General Hospital in the multicultural and rapidly growing city of Peterborough.

The role includes cross‑site working at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with the additional unique opportunity to be part of shaping services ahead of the new multi‑million‑pound, state‑of‑the‑art hospital planned to begin construction in 2027–2028.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and proactive clinician with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering safe, compassionate maternity care. You will be capable of working both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Your drive and positive approach will play a key role in the continued development of our service.

• Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
• Deliver high‑quality obstetric ultrasound services across all stages of pregnancy.
• Undertake routine, anomaly, and specialist scanning, with development opportunities in multiple pregnancy and complex obstetric scanning in accordance with guidelines set out by the Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme.
• Work collaboratively with obstetric, fetal medicine, and maternity colleagues to support safe and effective clinical pathways.
• Provide clinical leadership, support, and mentorship to midwifery and sonography staff.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement across both Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke sites.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and patient care.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Diane Anderson Job title: Midwife Sonographer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01480 416300