Midwife Sonographer / Obstetric Radiographer SonographerNHS

Job summary

The County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trusts Staff Bank provide temporary staff to various wards and departments across the Trust.

We are actively seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Midwife Ultrasound Sonographers to join us on bank, working with 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 across Trust wide sites.

We will also consider suitably qualified and experienced obstetric radiographer sonographers.

Main duties of the job

As a midwife/radiographer sonographer you will hold a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound (or equivalent).

You will be part of the sonography team and will work autonomously, undertaking scans in the Antenatal Ultrasound department and the Maternity Assessment Unit. You will be expected to perform first, second and third trimester scans and independently report on the findings.

Exceptional communication skills and multidisciplinary team working is an essential aspect of this role to ensure the delivery of safe, harm free patient care.

Knowledge of safeguarding and escalation of concerns appropriately is essential to this role.

As part of the CDDFT team you will have access to a comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme, providing opportunities to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, and progress your career.

Job description

Role responsibilities will include:

Provide a range of high-quality obstetric ultrasound scans including, first, second and third trimester scans and produce scan reports on the relevant electronic patient records/systems.

Responsibility for storing required ultrasound images and data as per national standards and any local agreements.

Effectively communicate scan findings, including distressing and unexpected news.

Arrange follow up care and pathways of care for women and birthing people in line with guidelines.

Escalate, as required, any findings or care pathways to the multidisciplinary team.

Participation in any relevant audit and research within the service.

Contribute and support training programmes for medical and midwifery staff where necessary.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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