Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 272-6602858
- Employer
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Midwife Sonographer
Band 7
Job overview
Are you an experienced midwife who holds a relevant CASE Accredited, Ultrasound certificate in Obstetric Ultrasound, who is passionate about delivering high, quality care in the antenatal setting?
Then we want to hear from you!
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Specialist Midwifery Sonography Team who are based in the Antenatal Clinics at both Doncaster and Bassetlaw sites.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a qualified midwifery sonographer who will be
expected to work within the specialist field of obstetric imaging. They will provide a professionally competent combined ultrasound and midwifery service to patients within the clinical environment.
The post holder will provide third trimester (=>24/40) scanning, with a focus on GROW.
The post holder will provide a full antenatal contact and risk assessment report, interpret findings, plan care according to guidelines and pathways, referring to consultant led care if required. Adhering to BMUS (Guidelines for Professional Ultrasound Practice)
The post holder will provide leadership and training within the department and will support service development, audit and research. The post holder will undertake reflective evaluation of practice, support clinical governance and work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly, and have a holistic approach to women, their carer’s and relatives. The role is mainly Monday to Friday between 08:00 – 18:00, this may be subject to review dependent on service needs.
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Band 6 Midwifery experience in high risk antenatal environment
- Extensive 3rd trimester obstetric scanning experience
- Specialist ultrasound knowledge must be up to date
- knowledge of audit and risk management
- knowledge and understanding of National Reports
- Experience of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families
- capable of providing leadership to the team
Desirable criteria
- Experience in antenatal screening counselling
- Obstetric scanning in 1st and 2nd trimester
- Experience in research and development
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Holds a relevant CASE accredited, ultrasound certificate in obstetric ultrasound
- mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Masters level qualification in a related subject area
- Quality Improvement methodology Training
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Accreditation for Nuchal Translucency
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential criteria
- IT literate
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise/prioritise own workload
- counselling skills
- Ability to work within a team
- problem solver
Desirable criteria
- report writing skills
- Presentation skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alex Merriman
- Job title
- Maternity Matron Inpatients/outpatient Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01302 648152
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