Trainee High Risk Midwife / Sonographer

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A significant healthcare trust in the UK is looking for an experienced Band 7 Midwife to enhance antenatal care services. This position involves completing a full sonography course and supporting women in various locations. Applicants must be a registered Midwife with significant experience, a diploma or degree in relevant fields, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 annually, with a full-time contract. Training is provided, ensuring career development and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty.
• Assessing and mentoring qualification is required.
• Master's degree or evidence of recent study at Level 7 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support women across various locations and travel between sites.
• Complete a full sonography course within 12 months.
• Gain skills to be competent as a High Risk Midwife/Sonographer.

Skills

Experience at Band 6

Knowledge of maternity IT systems

Ability to teach and mentor

Excellent communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Relevant Diploma/Degree

Registered Midwife on the NMC register

Obstetric scanning qualification

Job description

Job summary

Do you have a passion for High Risk antenatal care and work within the MDT to enhance patient experience in difficult situations?

Main duties of the job

This role is aimed at an experienced Band 6 Midwife with a passion for improving services for women and their families. It involves completing a full sonography course in both early pregnancy and obstetric scanning, supporting women across a variety of locations, and travelling between sites. You will require a strong academic history in order to complete the required qualifications needed to fulfil the role of the Midwife/Sonographer. The role includes supporting services such as SBL, MNSI, CNST and Ockenden.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as ‘competent and caring staff’ by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 408-25-967

Job locations: Wirral University Teaching Hospital Arrowe Park Road Upton CH49 5PE

Job responsibilities

Applicants will need to be able to support women across a variety of locations and must have the ability to travel between sites. The post is a training post which will be paid as a percentage of the Band 7 salary in line with Annex 21 whilst training is undertaken. The course runs for approx. 12 months. During this time you will gain skills and knowledge to be competent as a High Risk Midwife/Sonographer. The role requires completion of a full sonography course and a strong academic record to achieve the necessary qualifications. Significant midwifery experience is essential for suitability.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training – Essential

• Registered Midwife currently on the NMC register
• Relevant Diploma/Degree
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Obstetric scanning qualification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training – Desirable

• Master's degree or evidence of recent study at Level 7

Knowledge and Skills – Essential

• Recent experience at Band 6
• Experience in all areas of midwifery
• Detailed knowledge of maternity IT systems
• Proven experience of working in an environment with a range of IT infrastructures
• IT literate

Knowledge and Skills – Desirable

• Awareness of equality and diversity

Personal Attributes – Essential

• Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
• A coach and role‑model that is an expert in the field of ANNB Screening and can develop people and teams in education and practice development.
• Excellent clinical skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Wirral University Teaching Hospital Arrowe Park Road Upton CH49 5PE

Employer's website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk