Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Midwife Sonographer

The closing date is 30 October 2025

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust has approximately 4200 births per annum. The maternity unit Calderdale Royal Hospital is a secondary care unit for both obstetric and neonatal complications. The post-holder will provide midwifery ultrasound care working autonomously and closely with other health-care professionals, to deliver a flexible, accessible pathway over a seven-day service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is an expert clinical practitioner of midwifery, trained in obstetric ultrasound who provides midwifery and ultrasound care for both low risk and high-risk women. The post-holder will work in collaboration with the antenatal care team to provide ultrasound and midwifery care. The post carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and setting standards of care. The post-holder is expected to perform the full range of obstetric ultrasound procedures involved in pregnancy, being familiar with normal anatomy and variants as well as the range of pathology. This is a highly specialised clinical service with the postholder expected to independently scan, interpret and report obstetric ultrasound examinations and document relevance accordingly

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-FSS2904

Job locations

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work autonomously performing and reporting a wide range of transabdominal and transvaginal obstetric ultrasound examinations across all trimesters. Including Doppler assessment and assessing for intrauterine death.

Use the necessary documentation, reporting and image storage systems. Adhering to departmental and ultrasound SOPs.

To provide accurate dating based on fetal ultrasound measurements in the pregnant woman, crucial to the calculation and confirmation of the expected date of delivery, and for the planning of antenatal care and tests.

Carry out a range of clinical examinations related to midwifery, independently interpreting and acting upon the findings in adherence with trust guidelines.

Participate in the provision of screening service in line with departmental and national protocols to assess for fetal abnormalities.

Monitor growth in the at risk fetus and management of the multiple pregnancy.

To have responsibility for obstetric ultrasound examinations and reports, and to liaise directly with the obstetric clinician, midwife or multidisciplinary team where appropriate.

To use analytical and judgement skills to interpret high complex images, accurately differentiating between normal and pathological findings. To advise the clinicians directly when delay may have a direct impact on morbidity and mortality.

Discuss the findings or scan results with the expectant parents, including delicate and/or sensitive information (fetal demise, fetal abnormalities) and give advice on appropriate follow-up or referral.

To prioritise, organise and plan patient workload. To assess the urgency and appropriateness of an ultrasound referral given the clinical history. Where necessary, have direct discussions with clinicians/patients as to additional relevant information.

Be accountable for own actions and omissions and may need to advise other members of the team regarding their actions and omissions.

The post holder may be required to identify and diffuse areas of potential conflict. Investigate and respond to incidents and complaints within midwifery and ultrasound.

Lead in developing, maintaining, implementing and reviewing ultrasound provision policies and guideline in collaboration with the radiology department and working with the senior managers.

To audit and evaluate own practice with peers, and work within and contribute to, the multidisciplinary team. To audit activity against standards required.

To possess excellent communication and counselling skills. To impart distressing information and discuss complicated issues, when necessary, with patients and their relatives in a clear and empathetic way.

To take responsibility for the implementation and outcome of own professional decisions/actions.

To be willing to collect and have an active role in audit and clinical governance activities, as directed by the Deputy head of service and/or consultant from other clinical service units, where applicable.

To maintain patients dignity and confidentiality whilst frequently undertaking examinations of an intimate and often highly unpleasant nature, where there is a high risk of exposure to bodily fluids.

Communicate effectively and professionally, including when dealing with emotionally distressed, challenging, or potentially aggressive patients and their relatives, using de-escalation techniques and ensuring a compassionate approach to care.

To ensure that information is organised and recorded in a legible, concise manner when issuing own reports. To acquire adequate IT skills to document procedures and protocols where necessary.

To accurately record data to comply with The Data Protection Act / General Data Protection /Regulations 2018 and NMC standards.

To perform quality assurance checks on equipment and troubleshoot potential equipmentproblems. To document equipment malfunctions in a timely manner and notify the clinical manager.

To take part in evaluation and selection of ultrasound equipment appropriate to the clinical need.

To be willing to embrace change and comply with duties outside the normal scope of practice after the appropriate training and assessment.

To be involved with the training and mentoring of other healthcare professionals including trainee sonographers and midwives. Provide supervision and support to students and promote a positive learning environment and ensuring safe, high-quality care

Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, and escalate any concerns appropriately in line with local and national guidance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work autonomously performing and reporting a wide range of transabdominal and transvaginal obstetric ultrasound examinations across all trimesters. Including Doppler assessment and assessing for intrauterine death.

Use the necessary documentation, reporting and image storage systems. Adhering to departmental and ultrasound SOPs.

To provide accurate dating based on fetal ultrasound measurements in the pregnant woman, crucial to the calculation and confirmation of the expected date of delivery, and for the planning of antenatal care and tests.

Carry out a range of clinical examinations related to midwifery, independently interpreting and acting upon the findings in adherence with trust guidelines.

Participate in the provision of screening service in line with departmental and national protocols to assess for fetal abnormalities.

Monitor growth in the at risk fetus and management of the multiple pregnancy.

To have responsibility for obstetric ultrasound examinations and reports, and to liaise directly with the obstetric clinician, midwife or multidisciplinary team where appropriate.

To use analytical and judgement skills to interpret high complex images, accurately differentiating between normal and pathological findings. To advise the clinicians directly when delay may have a direct impact on morbidity and mortality.

Discuss the findings or scan results with the expectant parents, including delicate and/or sensitive information (fetal demise, fetal abnormalities) and give advice on appropriate follow-up or referral.

To prioritise, organise and plan patient workload. To assess the urgency and appropriateness of an ultrasound referral given the clinical history. Where necessary, have direct discussions with clinicians/patients as to additional relevant information.

Be accountable for own actions and omissions and may need to advise other members of the team regarding their actions and omissions.

The post holder may be required to identify and diffuse areas of potential conflict. Investigate and respond to incidents and complaints within midwifery and ultrasound.

Lead in developing, maintaining, implementing and reviewing ultrasound provision policies and guideline in collaboration with the radiology department and working with the senior managers.

To audit and evaluate own practice with peers, and work within and contribute to, the multidisciplinary team. To audit activity against standards required.

To possess excellent communication and counselling skills. To impart distressing information and discuss complicated issues, when necessary, with patients and their relatives in a clear and empathetic way.

To take responsibility for the implementation and outcome of own professional decisions/actions.

To be willing to collect and have an active role in audit and clinical governance activities, as directed by the Deputy head of service and/or consultant from other clinical service units, where applicable.

To maintain patients dignity and confidentiality whilst frequently undertaking examinations of an intimate and often highly unpleasant nature, where there is a high risk of exposure to bodily fluids.

Communicate effectively and professionally, including when dealing with emotionally distressed, challenging, or potentially aggressive patients and their relatives, using de-escalation techniques and ensuring a compassionate approach to care.

To ensure that information is organised and recorded in a legible, concise manner when issuing own reports. To acquire adequate IT skills to document procedures and protocols where necessary.

To accurately record data to comply with The Data Protection Act / General Data Protection /Regulations 2018 and NMC standards.

To perform quality assurance checks on equipment and troubleshoot potential equipmentproblems. To document equipment malfunctions in a timely manner and notify the clinical manager.

To take part in evaluation and selection of ultrasound equipment appropriate to the clinical need.

To be willing to embrace change and comply with duties outside the normal scope of practice after the appropriate training and assessment.

To be involved with the training and mentoring of other healthcare professionals including trainee sonographers and midwives. Provide supervision and support to students and promote a positive learning environment and ensuring safe, high-quality care

Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, and escalate any concerns appropriately in line with local and national guidance.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

  • Registered midwife
  • Recognised Postgraduate Obstetric Ultrasound Qualification
  • Teaching/Mentoring accreditation: ENB 997/PGCE or equivalent

Desirable

  • Professional Midwifery Advocate or willingness to undertake
  • Accredited management training course
  • NIPE Practitioner
  • NLS course
  • PROMPT trainer
  • Recognised postgraduate gynaecology ultrasound qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Significant experience of Midwifery practice with recent relevant experience in a more senior role
  • Ability to demonstrate experience in midwifery practice
  • Leading elements of service provision and of supporting staff in the clinical environment.
  • Knowledge, skill and competence in complex care
  • IT expertise
  • Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Demonstrable achievement in: I.Changing clinical practice II.Developing self and others III.Mentorship and ensuring others maintain current registration

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of health policy in relation to midwifery
  • High Dependency Experience or relevant course for women requiring complex maternity care
  • Evidence of innovative practice that involves research or audit
  • Evidence of research experience
  • Experience of multi-agency working
  • Demonstrable achievement in Leadership
  • Up to date Knowledge Up to date knowledge of current trends in obstetric ultrasound

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to influence and motivate others
  • Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
  • Ability to make decisions and be accountable for them
  • Highly motivated with a positive attitude
  • To be committed and reliable
  • Knowledge of midwifery issues and their impact on service delivery

Desirable

  • Networking
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

  • Registered midwife
  • Recognised Postgraduate Obstetric Ultrasound Qualification
  • Teaching/Mentoring accreditation: ENB 997/PGCE or equivalent

Desirable

  • Professional Midwifery Advocate or willingness to undertake
  • Accredited management training course
  • NIPE Practitioner
  • NLS course
  • PROMPT trainer
  • Recognised postgraduate gynaecology ultrasound qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Significant experience of Midwifery practice with recent relevant experience in a more senior role
  • Ability to demonstrate experience in midwifery practice
  • Leading elements of service provision and of supporting staff in the clinical environment.
  • Knowledge, skill and competence in complex care
  • IT expertise
  • Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Demonstrable achievement in: I.Changing clinical practice II.Developing self and others III.Mentorship and ensuring others maintain current registration

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of health policy in relation to midwifery
  • High Dependency Experience or relevant course for women requiring complex maternity care
  • Evidence of innovative practice that involves research or audit
  • Evidence of research experience
  • Experience of multi-agency working
  • Demonstrable achievement in Leadership
  • Up to date Knowledge Up to date knowledge of current trends in obstetric ultrasound

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to influence and motivate others
  • Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
  • Ability to make decisions and be accountable for them
  • Highly motivated with a positive attitude
  • To be committed and reliable
  • Knowledge of midwifery issues and their impact on service delivery

Desirable

  • Networking

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Maternity Matron

Ann Frost

Ann.Frost@cht.nhs.uk

01422357171

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-FSS2904

Job locations

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


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