Job summary
JOB TITLE: Fetal Medicine Midwife Sonographer
BAND: 7
LOCATION: Birmingham Women's Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Fetal Medicine Department
HOURS OF WORK: 15
ON CALL/OUT OF HOURS: No
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients undergoing specialist examinations, procedures and therapies.
To assist in the co-ordination of the screening, diagnosis and therapies
Provide specialist sonography service working with the quaternary fetal medicine service, including fetal cardiology
This post requires a high level of experience and expertise in fetal/ and fetal cardiology.
The post requires concentration due to unpredictable work patterns and the specialist skills essential to manage frequent exposure to highly emotional circumstances.
The role is based in Fetal Medicine and there may be the need to move between departments, depending on service need.
Main duties of the job
To provide ultrasound scans and report to the MDT and external agencies.
To maintain effective communication and working relationships within the team and between the team and other Health Care Professionals.
To be responsible for the maintenance and development of one's own clinical skills and maintain Revalidation requirements, including attendance at trust mandatory training.
Participate in the development and implementation of evidence based clinical and management guidelines.
To lead in the teaching, preceptorship and mentorship of all students and new members of staff who join the team
To attend regular staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings as required. To lead in the teaching, preceptorship and mentorship of all students and new members of staff who join the team
To actively foster strong links within all areas of the Trust, particularly cross working within the maternity service
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Midwife or Nurse with the NMC
- Post Graduate Certificate in Obstetric Ultrasound (Fetal Medicine and DAU) Obstetric Ultrasound 1st Trimester focused course/module at post graduate level (level 7)
- Fetal Medicine Accreditation DQASS registration
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Current clinical experience practicing within scanning environment.
- Ability to perform obstetric or gyane ultrasound scans and complete the necessary reporting mechanism
- Specialist knowledge in clinical specialty
- To be able to take responsibility for a clinical caseload, including decision making, use of initiative and awareness of professional limitations
- Experience in leadership or management responsibilities.
- Participation in clinical research or audit.
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to work in a team and autonomously and organize own workload
- Confident to cope with challenging obstetric, gynae medical situations, refer on and work in conjunction with the MDT
- Assess, analyse and interpret deviation from the norm on scan and refer any identified concerns to the relevant team.
- Able to mentor, teach and assess other professionals
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work within a team working environment
- Respectful of difficult decisions made by women and their families, displaying compassion and empathy.
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment, motivation, innovation and initiative
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Midwife or Nurse with the NMC
- Post Graduate Certificate in Obstetric Ultrasound (Fetal Medicine and DAU) Obstetric Ultrasound 1st Trimester focused course/module at post graduate level (level 7)
- Fetal Medicine Accreditation DQASS registration
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Current clinical experience practicing within scanning environment.
- Ability to perform obstetric or gyane ultrasound scans and complete the necessary reporting mechanism
- Specialist knowledge in clinical specialty
- To be able to take responsibility for a clinical caseload, including decision making, use of initiative and awareness of professional limitations
- Experience in leadership or management responsibilities.
- Participation in clinical research or audit.
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to work in a team and autonomously and organize own workload
- Confident to cope with challenging obstetric, gynae medical situations, refer on and work in conjunction with the MDT
- Assess, analyse and interpret deviation from the norm on scan and refer any identified concerns to the relevant team.
- Able to mentor, teach and assess other professionals
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work within a team working environment
- Respectful of difficult decisions made by women and their families, displaying compassion and empathy.
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment, motivation, innovation and initiative
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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