Midwife Sonographer

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Derby is looking for an experienced Midwife Sonographer to join their team. This role offers a chance to provide exceptional care to expectant mothers, with a supportive environment for continued professional development. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a relevant ultrasound qualification, aligning with the organization's values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence.

Benefits

Employee assistance programs

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• NMC registration & revalidation.
• Mentorship qualification is desirable.
• Experience mentoring and coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to provide specialist care.
• Maintain accurate documentation on BadgerNet.
• Support women and birthing people throughout pregnancy.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic keyboard/IT skills

Manipulation of ultrasound equipment

Education

UK CASE accredited BSc Honours in Ultrasound

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Midwife Sonographer to join our dedicated team, providing quality, safe, and personalized care to 8,300 women and birthing people annually. If you value a team that appreciates your clinical expertise, encourages leadership, and supports your development, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from qualified Midwifery Sonographers who are currently practicing as midwives but not as sonographers. We offer a bespoke package to help you update your sonography skills.

Main duties include working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, triage, and support throughout pregnancy. Maintaining accurate documentation on BadgerNet, our maternity electronic record system, is also required.

Closing date for applications: 1 July 2025

Interview date: 15 July 2025

About us

As a trusted organization committed to community health, we support the public, patients, staff, and partners in achieving excellent health outcomes through "Exceptional Care Together." Our core values are Compassion, Openness, and Excellence, which guide our work and behaviors.

We offer development opportunities, professional and leadership growth, ongoing support from application to onboarding and beyond, and staff benefits such as employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key facts include:

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England.
• Approximately 1,115 patients seen daily in A&E across our network.
• About 195 emergency admissions daily.
• Nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations annually across 57 theatres.
• One of only 7 trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres.
• Over 140 elective procedures performed daily.
• Active research hospital with numerous clinical trials and research opportunities.

Details

Date posted: 17 June 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per year (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible, Compressed hours

Reference number: 320-W&C-1043

Location: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, click on the "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" link to visit the TRAC Recruitment Site. Registration is required if you do not already have an account.

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Person Specification

Midwifery Qualifications (Essential)

• NMC registration & revalidation requirements

Desirable

• Post-registration practice to broaden knowledge and experience
• Mentorship qualification

Skills (Essential)

• Effective communication within multidisciplinary teams
• Basic keyboard/IT skills
• Manipulation of ultrasound equipment and patient positioning to optimize results

Experience (Essential)

• Ability to interpret clinical information for correct technique
• Experience mentoring, supporting, coaching, and developing staff

Desirable

• Ultrasound scanning experience within a hospital setting

Sonography Qualification (Essential)

• UK CASE accredited BSc Honours or equivalent Ultrasound qualification

This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website.