Job summary
We are actively seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 7 Midwife Sonographer to join our forward-thinking team of friendly and supportive professionals in providing a range of obstetric ultrasound examinations. The successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner, promoting best practice and high standards within the Maternity Ultrasound Department. If you are an innovative individual who would like to support an established, successful service and bring your expertise and skills in obstetric ultrasound to the team, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a registered health care professional with a Post Graduate qualification in Obstetric Ultrasound from an accredited University or equivalent, or a UK recognised qualification.
Will be required to work independently to perform obstetric ultrasound examinations and provide diagnostic reports of patients accessing the obstetric ultrasound department and demonstrating competency in the use of ultrasound equipment.
Will be able to acquire precise measurements of fetal size at every gestation and interpret this information and be competent to undertake the full range of obstetric scans; dating, first trimester screening, anomaly, assessment of fetal well-being, measurement of growth and Doppler studies, including high risk pregnancies, multiple pregnancies.
Make decisions to modify diagnostic ultrasound examinations as appropriate, such as selecting a trans vaginal scan or make decisions to perform Doppler studies.
Participate in the training and education of nursing/midwifery students working.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the midwife sonography team undertaking a wide range of ultrasound examinations and specialised ultrasound services in the main hospital thus providing highly skilled patient focused care throughout all stages of pregnancy.
The post holder will be expected to work independently and produce diagnostic reports which will provide advice on future patient management to other clinicians.
The post holder would need to have experience of Nuchal Translucency scanning or willing to work towards accreditation with the Fetal Medicine Foundation.
The duties of the post holder will include the ability to maintain a high level of clinical expertise in Ultrasound imaging and reporting including overseeing and assisting in the training of new staff and continuous development of departmental staff within the area to enable adequate cover and to meet on-going demands of the service.
For full details, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the midwife sonography team undertaking a wide range of ultrasound examinations and specialised ultrasound services in the main hospital thus providing highly skilled patient focused care throughout all stages of pregnancy.
The post holder will be expected to work independently and produce diagnostic reports which will provide advice on future patient management to other clinicians.
The post holder would need to have experience of Nuchal Translucency scanning or willing to work towards accreditation with the Fetal Medicine Foundation.
The duties of the post holder will include the ability to maintain a high level of clinical expertise in Ultrasound imaging and reporting including overseeing and assisting in the training of new staff and continuous development of departmental staff within the area to enable adequate cover and to meet on-going demands of the service.
For full details, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Postgraduate qualification in ultrasound, including evidence of completion of an Obstetrics module (Pg Dip, Pg Cert, DMU, or MSc in Medical Ultrasound or UK recognised equivalent).
- Current UK Professional Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Evidence of completed and planned CPD Application/Interview
Experience
Essential
- Confident in communicating with a broad range of individuals using various methods
- Undertake unsupervised examinations Application/Interview Application/Interview 6 relevant to level of training
- Ability to work within time constraints and occasionally under pressure
Skills
Essential
- Confident use of ultrasound equipment
- Able to perform dating, first trimester and growth ultrasound scans
- Holds a current FMF license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Postgraduate qualification in ultrasound, including evidence of completion of an Obstetrics module (Pg Dip, Pg Cert, DMU, or MSc in Medical Ultrasound or UK recognised equivalent).
- Current UK Professional Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Evidence of completed and planned CPD Application/Interview
Experience
Essential
- Confident in communicating with a broad range of individuals using various methods
- Undertake unsupervised examinations Application/Interview Application/Interview 6 relevant to level of training
- Ability to work within time constraints and occasionally under pressure
Skills
Essential
- Confident use of ultrasound equipment
- Able to perform dating, first trimester and growth ultrasound scans
- Holds a current FMF license
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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