Trainee Midwife Sonographer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Charity; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is seeking a dedicated Midwife to train as a Sonographer. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a transformative Maternity Programme, enhancing your skills and career prospects. As part of a supportive team, you will provide essential ultrasound services and contribute to improving maternity care. With a commitment to ongoing professional development, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking team focused on innovation and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Commitment to complete the Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound.
• Minimum of 30 hours per week during training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a range of fertility and obstetric ultrasound examinations.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.

Skills

Ultrasound skills

Midwifery

Patient care

Communication

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

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 on the successful completion of training. They would join our forward thinking team of friendly & supportive professionals in providing a range of fertility, early pregnancy and obstetric ultrasound examinations.

The Trainee Midwife Sonographer will work a minimum of 30 hours per week within the Maternity Ultrasound Department during their training period. This will include a university day in term time.

The post holder is expected to undertake the Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound with the course commencing in September 2025 . The minimum course length is 1 year.

The Trainee will be allocated their own mentor for the training period.

On successful completion of the Certificate/Diploma the Trainee Sonographer will be required to work a period of Preceptorship to consolidate their practice.

A minimum post for 30 hours per week as a Band 7 Midwife Sonographer will be offered with the successful candidate committing to working in the department for a minimum of 2 years post qualification.

There will be requirement to work across sites.

We have one main Consultant Unit which is a modern and well equipped facility, along-side a Midwife Led Unit (MLU) based at Telford. We also have four other MLU’s currently open to outpatient activity. In total our birth numbers average 4,500 per year.

We are currently working to transform our services in line with Better Births and wider National Maternity ambitions to improve Maternity Services. We have a newly formed Dynamic Senior leadership team in place who are embracing and supporting maternity transformation.

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 13 May 2025