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Job summary

Main area
Maternity
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
30 hours per week (7 day working pattern to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
Job ref
223-TMS-249
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Trainee Midwife Sonographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

There has never been a better time to come and work at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. As a maternity unit we are embarking on a Maternity Transformation Programme, offering opportunities to get involved with innovation and improvements to our services. We are led by a supportive management team and can offer excellent opportunities for further career development. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and committed Midwife with an interest in ultrasound to train as a Midwife Sonographer. This is an excellent opportunity for career development with a permanent position as a Midwife Sonographer on the successful completion of training. They would join our forward thinking team of friendly & supportive professionals in providing a range of fertility, early pregnancy and obstetric ultrasound examinations.

Main duties of the job

The Trainee Midwife Sonographer will work a minimum of 30 hours per week within the Maternity Ultrasound Department during their training period. This will include a university day in term time.

The post holder is expected to undertake the Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at Birmingham University with the course commencing in September 2024.  The minimum course length is 1 year.

The Trainee will be allocated their own mentor for the training period.

On successful completion of the Certificate/Diploma the Trainee Sonographer may be required to work  a period of Preceptorship to  consolidate their practice.  A minimum post for 30 hours per week as  a Band 7 Midwife Sonographer will be offered with the successful candidate committing to working in the department for a minimum of 2 years post qualification.

Working for our organisation

We have one main Consultant Unit which is a modern and well equipped facility, along-side a Midwife Led Unit  (MLU) based at Telford. We also have four other MLU’s currently open to outpatient activity.  In total our birth numbers average 4,500 per year.

We are currently working to transform our services in line with Better Births and wider National Maternity ambitions to improve Maternity Services. We have a newly formed Dynamic Senior leadership team in place who are embracing and supporting maternity transformation. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered practising midwife
  • Experienced in all aspects of Hospital/Community Midwifery
  • Extended role skills well developed
  • Degree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Substantial experience working as a practicing midwife
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Up to date knowledge of National Standards
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of obstetric ultrasound
  • Knowledge of national and regional pathways and guidance related to obstetric ultrasound services

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Have an awareness of current national and local drivers in obstetric midwifery ultrasound
  • Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jane Pennington
Job title
Superintendent Midwife Sonographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952 641222
Additional information

please contact via email supplied above 

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