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Midwife Sonographer/Radiographer Sonographer
The closing date is 05 November 2026
The Newcastle Hospitals and Community Services Staff Bank provide temporary staff to various wards and departments across the Trust.
We are seeking experienced Obstetric Sonographers to join our Staff Bank supporting service delivery within our organisation.
In return we can offer valuable work opportunities/experience, opportunity to apply for NHS substantive employment, comprehensive training programme, NHS Pension contributions and accrued holiday pay.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
Interview Date Monday 16 November 2026
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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.
About us
We are committed to improving the working lives of our staff and maintaining a healthy and efficient work force while providing excellent care to our patients. Listed below is a summary of the Trust terms and conditions of registration to the Staff Bank, and staff benefits available.
- All posts are subject to NHS pre-employment checks including occupational health clearance and DBS (where appropriate).
- All pay progression is conditional upon a positive outcome at annual appraisal.
- All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay. You will be required to sign a DBS payment form which will be issued to you as part of your recruitment process.
- All new employees will be required to attend the Trust induction programme and complete appropriate mandatory training requirements.
- Where professional registration is required for a post it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain their registration.
- The Trust operates a no smoking policy.
Job responsibilities
- Provide a range of high-quality obstetric ultrasound scans including, first, second and third trimester screening scans.
- Assess workload and provide comprehensive scan reports using electronic patient records.
- Take responsibility for storing required ultrasound images and data.
- Effectively communicate scan findings, including distressing and unexpected news.
- Arrange follow up care for patients, adhering to current clinical guidelines.
- Assist with the training of multidisciplinary staff within the department.
- Assist with audit and research in the department.
Person Specification
Meets All Radiographer Sonographer Citeria
- Post Graduate Diploma in medical Ultrasound
- First Level degree or equivalent in related study
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
- Basic IT Skills
- Experience in all obstetric ultrasound scanning including transvaginal, Doppler and Nuchal Translucency
- Accreditation for Nuchal Translucency certification with continuous annual assessment where necessary
Meets All Midwife Sonographer Criteria
- First degree or equivalent and related study
- Registered Midwife
- Post Grad Certificate in obstetric ultrasound
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
- Basic IT Skills
- Experience in all obstetric ultrasound scanning including transvaginal, Doppler and Nuchal translucency
- Post Grad Diploma in medical ultrasound
- Accreditation for Nuchal translucency certification with continuous annual assessment where necessary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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