Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Midwife to lead our Maternity Ultrasound Service. As the specialist lead, you will ensure high-quality service provision at all times, planning and coordinating ultrasound activity to meet the needs of a busy maternity department.
In this senior role, you will be a visible, approachable and responsive leader with strong experience in patient care, staff management, service delivery and resource responsibility. Your leadership will support a positive, professional and forward-thinking culture within the team.
You will guide the maternity ultrasound service to deliver efficient, accurate and compassionate imaging, ensuring that every patient receives exceptional care. Through your expertise, you will uphold clinical excellence, support continuous improvement and drive a safe, high-quality service for families.
If you are an accomplished Midwife with advanced ultrasound skills and a passion for leading service development, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Ensure effective management and organisation of the midwifery ultrasound service, operating within established guidelines as required by clinical practice, directorate management, UHB administrative procedures and local, regional and nationally agreed guidelines and service frameworks.
Monitor the midwifery ultrasound service provision and performance to enable a quality, timely and comprehensive ultrasound service which is sensitive to the requirements of its users.
Consider the demands on the service and direct initiatives for improvement as required by directorate/finance.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Ensure effective management and organisation of the midwifery ultrasound service, operating within established guidelines as required by clinical practice, directorate management, UHB administrative procedures and local, regional and nationally agreed guidelines and service frameworks.
Monitor the midwifery ultrasound service provision and performance to enable a quality, timely and comprehensive ultrasound service which is sensitive to the requirements of its users.
Consider the demands on the service and direct initiatives for improvement as required by directorate/finance.
Participate in reviews of service structure, service redesign and modernisation, and advise on appropriate service changes in order to improve patient care and service efficiency.
Provide leadership, motivation and encouragement to staff within the Non-Obstetric and Obstetric Ultrasound service.
Provide operational and training plans for the service and agree these plans with both the Head of Midwifery and Directorate Managers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Ensure effective management and organisation of the midwifery ultrasound service, operating within established guidelines as required by clinical practice, directorate management, UHB administrative procedures and local, regional and nationally agreed guidelines and service frameworks.
Monitor the midwifery ultrasound service provision and performance to enable a quality, timely and comprehensive ultrasound service which is sensitive to the requirements of its users.
Consider the demands on the service and direct initiatives for improvement as required by directorate/finance.
Participate in reviews of service structure, service redesign and modernisation, and advise on appropriate service changes in order to improve patient care and service efficiency.
Provide leadership, motivation and encouragement to staff within the Non-Obstetric and Obstetric Ultrasound service.
Provide operational and training plans for the service and agree these plans with both the Head of Midwifery and Directorate Managers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate certificate obstetric ultrasound
Desirable
- Msc qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
Desirable
Welsh language skills
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate certificate obstetric ultrasound
Desirable
- Msc qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
Desirable
Welsh language skills
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
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).
