Job summary
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 with the course commencing in September 2025 . 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 will 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.
There will be requirement to work across sites.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Substantial experience working as a practicing midwife
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Up to date knowledge of National Standards
Desirable
- Understanding of obstetric ultrasound
- Knowledge of national and regional pathways and guidance related to obstetric ultrasound services
Skills
Essential
- Have an awareness of current national and local drivers in obstetric midwifery ultrasound
- Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills
Other
Essential
- Will be required to work for the maternity sonography service for a minimum of 2 years post qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Substantial experience working as a practicing midwife
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Up to date knowledge of National Standards
Desirable
- Understanding of obstetric ultrasound
- Knowledge of national and regional pathways and guidance related to obstetric ultrasound services
Skills
Essential
- Have an awareness of current national and local drivers in obstetric midwifery ultrasound
- Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills
Other
Essential
- Will be required to work for the maternity sonography service for a minimum of 2 years post qualification
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).
