Superintendent Midwife Sonographer

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nuneaton is looking for a Superintendent Midwife Sonographer to lead the Maternity Ultrasound Service. The successful candidate will manage ultrasound services, inspire a high-performing team, and ensure exceptional patient care and professional development within a supportive environment. A commitment to quality improvement and compassionate leadership is essential.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Influence on service development

Qualifications

• Experience in patient, staff, service, and resource management.
• Able to make informed decisions within the scope of practice.
• Support fellow midwifery sonographers in providing ultrasound services.

Responsibilities

• Manage ultrasound services to meet departmental needs.
• Champion excellence in patient care and staff development.
• Drive education, training, governance, and policy development.
• Make informed clinical decisions on obstetric scans.

Skills

Leadership that inspires trust and collaboration

Proven experience as a senior midwife and sonographer

Passion for quality improvement and professional development

Ability to inspire confidence and provide emotional support

Commitment to delivering safe, respectful, and compassionate care

Job description

We're seeking a confident and compassionate leader to take charge of our Maternity Ultrasound Service. As our Superintendent Midwife Sonographer, you'll be the driving force behind a high-performing team, ensuring exceptional imaging standards and heartfelt maternity care.

Your Impact

1. Strategically plan and manage ultrasound services to meet the needs of the maternity department.
2. Lead with visibility, compassion, accessibility, and responsiveness.
3. Champion excellence in patient care, staff development, and service delivery.
4. Drive education, training, governance, and policy development.
5. Make informed clinical decisions and mentor fellow sonographers.
6. Perform and report independently on complex obstetric scans.

As the Lead Specialist for the Maternity Ultrasound Service, you will ensure adequate service provision at all times and plan the ultrasound service to meet departmental demands. The post holder will be an experienced Midwife who is high profile, accessible, and responsive as a leader.

You will have experience in patient, staff, service, and resource management. As the department lead, you will ensure the maternity ultrasound team provides an efficient, high-quality imaging service while caring for patients professionally. You will undertake a lead role in education, training, governance, policy review, and development. You will be able to make informed decisions within your scope of practice and support other midwifery sonographers in providing a professional ultrasound service.

Proven experience as a senior midwife and sonographer.

Leadership that inspires trust and collaboration.

Passion for quality improvement and professional development.

Ability to inspire confidence and provide emotional support.

A commitment to delivering safe, respectful, and compassionate care.

Here at George Eliot, our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes center stage. As an ever-evolving, clinically-led acute service provider, we are on a journey to continually provide high-quality, safe, and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly, and compassionate staff who share our values. Our values are not just words; they bond us, reflect our ambition, and shape who we are.

We offer a warm, welcoming team that values our collaborative and inclusive culture, with opportunities to influence service development and shape best practices. We support professional growth and leadership development in a workplace that values your voice, vision, growth, and expertise.