Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 176-Mat-7988731
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Huntingdon
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Midwife/General Obstetric Sonographer - Huntingdon/Peterborough
Band 7
Job overview
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Midwife/General Obstetric Sonographer to join our expanding Maternity Ultrasound Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a modern, well‑equipped District General Hospital in the multicultural and rapidly growing city of Peterborough.
The role includes cross‑site working at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with the additional unique opportunity to be part of shaping services ahead of the new multi‑million‑pound, state‑of‑the‑art hospital planned to begin construction in 2027–2028.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and proactive clinician with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering safe, compassionate maternity care. You will be capable of working both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Your drive and positive approach will play a key role in the continued development of our service.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high‑quality obstetric ultrasound services across all stages of pregnancy.
- Undertake routine, anomaly, and specialist scanning, with development opportunities in multiple pregnancy and complex obstetric scanning in accordance with guidelines set out by the Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme.
- Work collaboratively with obstetric, fetal medicine, and maternity colleagues to support safe and effective clinical pathways.
- Provide clinical leadership, support, and mentorship to midwifery and sonography staff.
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement across both Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke sites.
- Maintain accurate records and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and patient care.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- Postgraduate Diploma/ Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Degree Level Education
- NT accreditation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Must show evidence of CPD in ultrasound and ensure their practice is evidence based
- Keen to support the Maternity Services Strategy, with particular regard to the quality of the patient journey
Experience
Essential criteria
- Must have the relevant skills, knowledge and experience in the full range of required US examinations with demonstration of competent reporting skills in 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester
- TV experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Fetal Doppler assessment
- Evidence of attendance on a counselling / breaking bad news course
- Experience of using GAP pathways
- Experience of early pregnancy scanning
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Independent reporting of scan findings
- Excellent communication skills: written/oral/non-verbal
- Able to work as part of a small team in a potentially high pressured and emotive environment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Diane Anderson
- Job title
- Midwife Sonographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01480 416300
- Additional information
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