Trainee Midwife Sonographer

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated Trainee Midwife Sonographer. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative Maternity Transformation Programme, where you will receive comprehensive training in ultrasound techniques while working alongside a supportive team. Upon successful completion of your training, you will secure a permanent position as a Midwife Sonographer, contributing to essential maternity services. Join a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and career development in a modern, well-equipped facility that averages 4,500 births annually.

Qualifications

• Commitment to undertake Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound.
• Interest in ultrasound and maternity services.

Responsibilities

• Work a minimum of 30 hours per week in the Maternity Ultrasound Department.
• Undertake a period of Preceptorship after training completion.

Skills

Ultrasound Techniques

Midwifery

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

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Job Overview

There has never been a better time to come and work at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. As a maternity unit, we are embarking on a Maternity Transformation Programme, offering opportunities to get involved with innovation and improvements to our services. We are led by a supportive management team and can offer excellent opportunities for further career development.

We are seeking a highly motivated and committed Midwife with an interest in ultrasound to train as a Midwife Sonographer. This is an excellent opportunity for career development with a permanent position as a Midwife Sonographer upon successful completion of training. The successful candidate will join our forward-thinking team of friendly & supportive professionals providing a range of fertility, early pregnancy, and obstetric ultrasound examinations.

Main duties of the job

• The Trainee Midwife Sonographer will work a minimum of 30 hours per week within the Maternity Ultrasound Department during their training period, including a university day in term time.
• The post holder is expected to undertake the Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound, commencing in September 2025, with a minimum course length of 1 year.
• The Trainee will be allocated a dedicated mentor for the training period.
• Upon successful completion of the Certificate/Diploma, the Trainee Sonographer will undertake a period of Preceptorship to consolidate their practice.
• A minimum of 30 hours per week as a Band 7 Midwife Sonographer will be offered, with a commitment to work in the department for at least 2 years post-qualification.
• There will be a requirement to work across multiple sites.

Working for our organisation

Our main Consultant Unit is a modern, well-equipped facility, alongside a Midwife Led Unit (MLU) based at Telford. We also operate four other MLUs currently open to outpatient activity. Our total birth numbers average 4,500 per year. We are actively working to transform our services in line with Better Births and wider National Maternity ambitions, supported by a dynamic senior leadership team committed to maternity transformation.