Job summary We are looking for Midwifery/Obstetric Sonographers who would be interested in having a Bank contract within Powys.We have scanning opportunities within North or South Powys.
Our DAU/USS is situated in Newtown and we scan in Welshpool.
We also have a DAU/USS in Llandrindod Wells and also scan in Brecon.All Powys Midwifery sonographers work as part of a team, offering dating scans and combined screening, NIPT testing, anomaly scans and growth scans for our caseload in Powys.
Powys midwife sonographers also offer antenatal care to women who may be having serial scans.
There are agreed pathways for referral for any abnormalities or slow growth to the District General Hospitals who border Powys.
Powys Midwifery sonographers are Band 7s and there is a Band 8a Governance lead who offers a robust system of image reviews and support and advice to the team.Powys Maternity services provide a Day Assessment Unit (DAU) and scanning service in Welshpool, Newtown, Llandrindod Wells, Brecon and Ystradgynlais.
DAU services are run with the support of a designated Band 3 MSW and DAU also provide GTT and BP monitoring services.
Powys midwife sonographers are trained to offer Influenza and Pertussis vaccinations to clients who attend DAU.Whilst providing a midwifery sonography service, the post holder will also provide health education and smoking cessation advice.
The post holder will take the opportunity to ask routine enquiries where possible.
Main duties of the job Provide clinical specialist midwifery care for the effective running of maternity day assessment services.work closely with the multiple-disciplinary teamwithout direct supervision and under their own responsibility, recommend appropriate clinical decisions arising from findings instigate appropriate follow-up and/or further investigations for any anomalous findings, as per departmental policies, keeping the client informed and gaining appropriate consent.specialist expertise, specified diagnostic testing, ultrasound scanning and normal birth.provide appropriate counselling when necessary.Dating Scans and combined screening.detailed obstetric scanning for foetal abnormalities.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description Job responsibilities Provide clinical specialist midwifery care for the effective running of maternity day assessment services.work closely with the multiple-disciplinary teamwithout direct supervision and under their own responsibility, recommend appropriate clinical decisions arising from findings instigate appropriate follow-up and/or further investigations for any anomalous findings, as per departmental policies, keeping the client informed and gaining appropriate consent.specialist expertise, specified diagnostic testing, ultrasound scanning and normal birth.provide appropriate counselling when necessary.Dating Scans and combined screening.detailed obstetric scanning for fetal abnormalYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification Qualifications and/or knowledge Essential Registered Midwife BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging or DCR (R) PG Dip in Medical Ultrasound, Obstetric Ultrasound modules PG Certificate in Medical & Obstetric Ultrasound or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound Demonstrable competence in NT screening - DQASS registered Experience in providing midwifery antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care Desirable Experience of working in a community setting Experience of working in a maternity day assessment unit Knowledge and Understanding Essential Participation within the team in care monitoring, audit and evaluation Must be able to allocate work and provide day-to-day supervision Skills and abilities Essential IT literacy in various applications Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report Demonstrate a high standard of clinical skills Must be able to make judgments on a wide variety of complex clinical, staff and operational issues Clear communication skills both oral and written Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Personal Qualities Essential Ability to travel Good timekeeping and reliable Ability to manage in stressful situations in self Physical ability to handle equipment to meet the role of a midwife sonographer Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills Good organisational abilities - to include the ability to prioritise workload Desirable Welsh speaker Trust Values Essential Can demonstrate the PTHB Values