Band 7 Midwife Sonographer/Sonographer

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Job overview

We are actively seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Midwife Sonographer/Sonographer to join our forward thinking team of friendly & supportive professionals in providing a range of obstetric ultrasound examinations.

Whilst we are ideally looking for sonographers trained in 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd trimester ultrasound, consideration will also be given to Midwife Sonographers who are currently trained in 3^rd trimester growth scans with a willingness to undertake further training.

Please watch our video to find out more about life as a midwife at Hampshire Hospitals

https://youtu.be/K97XPuJgLio

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner, promoting best practice and high standards whilst also working closely with the Fetal Medicine team, obstetric and midwifery colleagues.

You will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be competent to undertake and report scans independently. Further education is encouraged, including support to attend relevant courses to maintain personal and professional development to meet service needs.

We provide services across 3 hospital sites – Andover, Basingstoke and Winchester. Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to work at a minimum of two of these sites, though consideration will be given to the individuals skill set, home address and preferences.

Working for our organisation

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.

Previous applicants need not apply

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obstetrics) or other equivalent ultrasound qualification

• Registered as a Midwife with the NMC

Skills & Ability

• Competent in 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester ultrasound scanning to include dating, nuchal, anomaly and growth scans
• Able to independently manage and monitor work lists

Experience & Knowledge

• Able to make appropriate clinical decisions in view of recent research, informed choice and individual circumstances
• Demonstrate extensive clinical knowledge of ultrasound scanning techniques and appropriate pathology in multiple areas

• Knowledge of GROW charts

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.