Job summary 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 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester ultrasound, consideration will also be given to Midwife Sonographers who are currently trained in 3rd 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 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.
About us 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 Job description Job 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 Essential Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obstetrics) or other equivalent ultrasound qualification Desirable Registered as a Midwife with the NMC Skills & Ability Essential 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 Essential 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 Desirable Knowledge of GROW charts