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    Trainee Midwife Sonographer - Telford, United Kingdom - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

    The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
    The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Telford, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    There has never been a better time to come and work at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. As a maternity unit we are embarking on a Maternity Transformation Programme, offering opportunities to get involved with innovation and improvements to our services. We are led by a supportive management team and can offer excellent opportunities for further career development.

    We are seeking a highly motivated and committed Midwife with an interest in ultrasound to train as a Midwife Sonographer. This is an excellent opportunity for career development with a permanent position as a Midwife Sonographer on the successful completion of training. They would join our forward thinking team of friendly & supportive professionals in providing a range of fertility, early pregnancy and obstetric ultrasound examinations.

    Main duties of the job

    The Trainee Midwife Sonographer will work a minimum of 30 hours per week within the Maternity Ultrasound Department during their training period. This will include a university day in term time.

    The post holder is expected to undertake the Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at Birmingham University with the course commencing in September 2024. The minimum course length is 1 year.

    The Trainee will be allocated their own mentor for the training period.

    On successful completion of the Certificate/Diploma the Trainee Sonographer may be required to work a period of Preceptorship to consolidate their practice. A minimum post for 30 hours per week as a Band 7 Midwife Sonographer will be offered with the successful candidate committing to working in the department for a minimum of 2 years post qualification.

    About us

    We have one main Consultant Unit which is a modern and well equipped facility, along-side a Midwife Led Unit (MLU) based at Telford. We also have four other MLU's currently open to outpatient activity. In total our birth numbers average 4,500 per year.

    We are currently working to transform our services in line with Better Births and wider National Maternity ambitions to improve Maternity Services. We have a newly formed Dynamic Senior leadership team in place who are embracing and supporting maternity transformation.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • NMC Registered practising midwife
  • Experienced in all aspects of Hospital/Community Midwifery
  • Extended role skills well developed
  • Degree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Substantial experience working as a practicing midwife
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Up to date knowledge of National Standards

    • Desirable

  • Understanding of obstetric ultrasound
  • Knowledge of national and regional pathways and guidance related to obstetric ultrasound services

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Have an awareness of current national and local drivers in obstetric midwifery ultrasound
  • Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills
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