Job summary
Would you like to be part of a multi award winning NHS Foundation Trust that was awarded Outstanding by the CQC twice?
We are actively seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated band 7 midwife ultrasound practitioner to join our forward thinking team of friendly & supportive professionals in providing a range of obstetric ultrasound examinations. The successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner, promoting best practice and high standards across Trustwide sites.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will also need to hold a qualification in Medical Ultrasound and must be competent to undertake the scan and report it independently. Further education is encouraged, including support to attend relevant courses to maintain personal and professional development to meet service needs.
This post will be to cover trust wide.
Due to the nature of this role, it is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, please note that the Trust welcomes applications from disabled people whatever their impairment and would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a midwife ultrasound practitioner within Northumbria-healthcare NHS Trust,contributing to the Sonographer led Obstetric and Gynaecology ultrasound service requiring minimal input from Consultant medical staff. Independently manage the patient pathway associated with their individual designated referrals, providing a comprehensive report of the findings (seeking appropriate advice if required) and ensuring it is communicated to appropriate clinicians. To take responsibility for image archiving and data generated during the procedure. To be able to effectively express, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills, distressing and unexpected news directly to patients using empathy, respect and tact. To develop a knowledge base of professional expertise for external consultation and to work as a team with a multi-disciplinary approach to service provision. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a midwife ultrasound practitioner within Northumbria-healthcare NHS Trust,contributing to the Sonographer led Obstetric and Gynaecology ultrasound service requiring minimal input from Consultant medical staff. Independently manage the patient pathway associated with their individual designated referrals, providing a comprehensive report of the findings (seeking appropriate advice if required) and ensuring it is communicated to appropriate clinicians. To take responsibility for image archiving and data generated during the procedure. To be able to effectively express, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills, distressing and unexpected news directly to patients using empathy, respect and tact. To develop a knowledge base of professional expertise for external consultation and to work as a team with a multi-disciplinary approach to service provision. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- NMC Registration
- Post graduate certificate or diploma in Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound.
Desirable
- Short specialist courses leading to other postgraduate qualifications.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Other Requirements
Essential
- You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- NMC Registration
- Post graduate certificate or diploma in Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound.
Desirable
- Short specialist courses leading to other postgraduate qualifications.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Other Requirements
Essential
- You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
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).
