Midwife Sonographer/Obstetric Sonographer

NHS Scotland; Hospital; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Part-time / job share considered

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a highly motivated midwife/obstetric sonographer to join the obstetric ultrasound department at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. The role requires a qualified midwife with a PGCert/PGC in obstetric ultrasound, and the post involves producing diagnostic reports with independent autonomy.

The team performs EPAU, fetal medicine, maternal medicine, and growth scans using Voluson E10 equipment, with ongoing audit and teaching responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified midwife with postgraduate obstetric ultrasound qualification (PGC).
• Evidence of quality assurance in first trimester screening and peer review tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform obstetric ultrasound examinations and generate diagnostic reports.
• Work independently with a high degree of sonographer autonomy.
• Participate in audits, peer review, and teaching/mentorship when required.
• Relocation support may be available.

Skills

Midwifery

Obstetric ultrasound

Independent worker

Audit & teaching

Education

Midwifery qualification

PGC in obstetric ultrasound

Tools

Voluson E10

Perinatal Institutes’ GROW

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are looking for a highly motivated midwife/obstetric sonographer to join our team of midwife sonographers at the obstetric ultrasound department / fetal medicine unit at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

Raigmore Hospital provides midwifery, obstetric and neonatal care to pregnant women and their families living in the Scottish Highlands. It covers a wide rural area of 12500 square miles and has approx 1800 births a year.

Our team of 4 midwife sonographers generate approx 11,000 scans per year. We are an independent and progressive team with a high degree of sonographer autonomy. We care about a quality assured service, participate in peer review and audit to maintain a high professional standard. For the past 6 months we have consistently achieved being in the top ten units UK wide for detection of the small for gestational age fetus. The sonographers are fully supported by our lead midwife sonographer.

We perform all obstetric examinations, including RCOG guidance on MCA PI and UAPI screening for small for gestational age babies. Our main workload includes EPAU, fetal medicine, maternal medicine, twins and specialist ANC’s, including our screening pathway scans and general obstetric growth scans, using Perinatal Institutes’ GROW package as part of saving babies lives care bundle v3.

In the Obstetric Ultrasound Department we have a range of high spec ultrasound equipment in the form of 7 Voluson E10 machines.

You will be a qualified midwife or have a relevant degree level qualification which has then led you on to a PGC minimum in obstetric ultrasound. You will need to provide evidence in your application of your performance in the quality assurance of first trimester screening. This can be evidenced by DQASS plot or equivalent and peer review tools used to assess image quality. You must be up to date in your practice, willing to undertake audit, teaching and mentorship when required. The post holder will be expected to work independently and produce diagnostic reports that provide the clinician with accurate clinical findings.

Part‑time/job share hours would be considered. A relocation package may be available.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork