Job summary
Are you an experienced midwife who holds a relevant CASE Accredited, Ultrasound certificate in Obstetric Ultrasound, who is passionate about delivering high, quality care in the antenatal setting?
Then we want to hear from you!
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Specialist Midwifery Sonography Team who are based in the Antenatal Clinics at both Doncaster and Bassetlaw sites.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a qualified midwifery sonographer who will beexpected to work within the specialist field of obstetric imaging. They will provide a professionally competent combined ultrasound and midwifery service to patients within the clinical environment.
The post holder will provide third trimester (=>24/40) scanning, with a focus on GROW.
The post holder will provide a full antenatal contact and risk assessment report, interpret findings, plan care according to guidelines and pathways, referring to consultant led care if required. Adhering to BMUS (Guidelines for Professional Ultrasound Practice)
The post holder will provide leadership and training within the department and will support service development, audit and research. The post holder will undertake reflective evaluation of practice, support clinical governance and work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly, and have a holistic approach to women, their carer's and relatives. The role is mainly Monday to Friday between 08:00 - 18:00, this may be subject to review dependent on service needs.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Band 6 Midwifery experience in high risk antenatal environment
- Extensive 3rd trimester obstetric scanning experience
- Specialist ultrasound knowledge must be up to date
- knowledge of audit and risk management
- knowledge and understanding of National Reports
- Experience of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families
- capable of providing leadership to the team
Desirable
- Experience in antenatal screening counselling
- Obstetric scanning in 1st and 2nd trimester
- Experience in research and development
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Holds a relevant CASE accredited, ultrasound certificate in obstetric ultrasound
- mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters level qualification in a related subject area
- Quality Improvement methodology Training
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Accreditation for Nuchal Translucency
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise/prioritise own workload
- counselling skills
- Ability to work within a team
- problem solver
Desirable
- report writing skills
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Band 6 Midwifery experience in high risk antenatal environment
- Extensive 3rd trimester obstetric scanning experience
- Specialist ultrasound knowledge must be up to date
- knowledge of audit and risk management
- knowledge and understanding of National Reports
- Experience of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families
- capable of providing leadership to the team
Desirable
- Experience in antenatal screening counselling
- Obstetric scanning in 1st and 2nd trimester
- Experience in research and development
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Holds a relevant CASE accredited, ultrasound certificate in obstetric ultrasound
- mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters level qualification in a related subject area
- Quality Improvement methodology Training
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Accreditation for Nuchal Translucency
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise/prioritise own workload
- counselling skills
- Ability to work within a team
- problem solver
Desirable
- report writing skills
- Presentation skills
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).
