Trainee Midwife Sonographer

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford, Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Midwife to train as a Sonographer. This exciting opportunity offers a permanent position upon successful training completion. Join a supportive team committed to enhancing maternity care through innovation and service improvements. With a focus on professional development, the role includes working across multiple sites and engaging in a transformative program that aligns with national maternity ambitions. If you are passionate about making a difference in maternity services, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Motivated Midwife with interest in ultrasound.
• Commitment to complete Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Work a minimum of 30 hours per week in the Maternity Ultrasound Department.
• Provide fertility, early pregnancy, and obstetric ultrasound examinations.

Skills

Ultrasound Skills

Midwifery

Patient Care

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

Job overview

There has never been a better time to 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 service improvements. We are led by a supportive management team and offer excellent opportunities for 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 career development opportunity with a permanent position as a Midwife Sonographer upon successful completion of training. The successful candidate will join our friendly and supportive team in providing 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 training, including a university day in term time.

The post holder is expected to undertake the Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound, starting in September 2025. The course duration is a minimum of 1 year.

The Trainee will be assigned a dedicated mentor during their training period.

Upon successful completion of the Certificate/Diploma, the Trainee Sonographer will undertake a 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 organization

We have a modern, well-equipped main Consultant Unit, alongside a Midwife Led Unit (MLU) at Telford, and four additional MLUs currently open to outpatient activity. Our total birth numbers average 4,500 annually.

We are actively transforming our services in line with Better Births and national maternity ambitions to enhance maternity care. Our newly formed senior leadership team is committed to supporting and embracing maternity transformation.

For full duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.