Midwife Sonographer / Obstetric Radiographer Sonographer

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.

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.

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.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of linking with outside agencies

Qualifications

Statutory Registration

Essential: - Registered Midwife with NMC PIN or HCPC registration

Special Requirements

Essential: - Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence