We are actively seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 7 Midwife Sonographer to join our forward-thinking team of friendly and supportive professionals in providing a range of obstetric ultrasound examinations. The successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner, promoting best practice and high standards within the Maternity Ultrasound Department. If you are an innovative individual who would like to support an established, successful service and bring your expertise and skills in obstetric ultrasound to the team, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a registered health care professional with a Post Graduate qualification in Obstetric Ultrasound from an accredited University or equivalent, or a UK recognised qualification.

Will be required to work independently to perform obstetric ultrasound examinations and provide diagnostic reports of patients accessing the obstetric ultrasound department and demonstrating competency in the use of ultrasound equipment.

Will be able to acquire precise measurements of fetal size at every gestation and interpret this information and be competent to undertake the full range of obstetric scans dating, first trimester screening, anomaly, assessment of fetal well-being, measurement of growth and Doppler studies, including high risk pregnancies, multiple pregnancies.

Make decisions to modify diagnostic ultrasound examinations as appropriate, such as selecting a trans vaginal scan or make decisions to perform Doppler studies.

Participate in the training and education of nursing/midwifery students working.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Postgraduate qualification in ultrasound, including evidence of completion of an Obstetrics module (Pg Dip, Pg Cert, DMU, or MSc in Medical Ultrasound or UK recognised equivalent).
• Current UK Professional Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Evidence of completed and planned CPD Application/Interview

Experience

Essential

• Confident in communicating with a broad range of individuals using various methods
• Undertake unsupervised examinations Application/Interview Application/Interview 6 relevant to level of training
• Ability to work within time constraints and occasionally under pressure

Skills

Essential

• Confident use of ultrasound equipment
• Able to perform dating, first trimester and growth ultrasound scans
• Holds a current FMF license

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

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156-6744778