Midwife Sonographer/Radiographer Sonographer

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension contributions

Accrued holiday pay

Training programme

Job summary

The Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced obstetric sonographer to join the Staff Bank. You will perform first, second and third trimester obstetric scans and report findings with autonomy in the Antenatal Ultrasound department and Maternity Assessment Unit.

You should hold a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound (or equivalent) and have excellent communication skills and teamwork to support safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in obstetric ultrasound scanning including first/second/third trimester.
• Ability to report findings and communicate clearly with MDT.
• Evidence of CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of obstetric ultrasound scans including screening throughout pregnancy.
• Assess workload and generate comprehensive scan reports in EPR.
• Store ultrasound images and data securely.
• Communicate scan findings effectively, including difficult news.
• Arrange appropriate follow-up care per clinical guidelines.
• Assist with department training, audits and research.

Skills

obstetric ultrasound scanning (all tr

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in medical Ultrasound

First degree or equivalent

Postgraduate Certificate in obstetric ultrasound

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Midwife Sonographer/Radiographer Sonographer

The closing date is 05 November 2026

The Newcastle Hospitals and Community Services Staff Bank provide temporary staff to various wards and departments across the Trust.

We are seeking experienced Obstetric Sonographers to join our Staff Bank supporting service delivery within our organisation.

In return we can offer valuable work opportunities/experience, opportunity to apply for NHS substantive employment, comprehensive training programme, NHS Pension contributions and accrued holiday pay.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Interview Date Monday 16 November 2026

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

As a midwife/radiographer sonographer you will hold a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound (or equivalent).

You will be part of the sonography team and will work autonomously, undertaking scans in the Antenatal Ultrasound department and the Maternity Assessment Unit. You will be expected to perform first, second and third trimester scans and independently report on the findings.

Exceptional communication skills and multidisciplinary team working is an essential aspect of this role to ensure the delivery of safe, harm free patient care.

Knowledge of safeguarding and escalation of concerns appropriately is essential to this role.

About us

We are committed to improving the working lives of our staff and maintaining a healthy and efficient work force while providing excellent care to our patients. Listed below is a summary of the Trust terms and conditions of registration to the Staff Bank, and staff benefits available.

• All posts are subject to NHS pre-employment checks including occupational health clearance and DBS (where appropriate).
• All pay progression is conditional upon a positive outcome at annual appraisal.
• All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay. You will be required to sign a DBS payment form which will be issued to you as part of your recruitment process.
• All new employees will be required to attend the Trust induction programme and complete appropriate mandatory training requirements.
• Where professional registration is required for a post it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain their registration.
• The Trust operates a no smoking policy.

Job responsibilities

• Provide a range of high-quality obstetric ultrasound scans including, first, second and third trimester screening scans.
• Assess workload and provide comprehensive scan reports using electronic patient records.
• Take responsibility for storing required ultrasound images and data.
• Effectively communicate scan findings, including distressing and unexpected news.
• Arrange follow up care for patients, adhering to current clinical guidelines.
• Assist with the training of multidisciplinary staff within the department.
• Assist with audit and research in the department.

Person Specification

Meets All Radiographer Sonographer Citeria

• Post Graduate Diploma in medical Ultrasound
• First Level degree or equivalent in related study
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
• Basic IT Skills
• Experience in all obstetric ultrasound scanning including transvaginal, Doppler and Nuchal Translucency
• Accreditation for Nuchal Translucency certification with continuous annual assessment where necessary

Meets All Midwife Sonographer Criteria

• First degree or equivalent and related study
• Registered Midwife
• Post Grad Certificate in obstetric ultrasound
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
• Basic IT Skills
• Experience in all obstetric ultrasound scanning including transvaginal, Doppler and Nuchal translucency
• Post Grad Diploma in medical ultrasound
• Accreditation for Nuchal translucency certification with continuous annual assessment where necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust