Obstetrics Midwife

The post holder will be an experienced obstetric sonographer who is a high profile, accessible and responsive leader within staff, service, and resource responsibility. You will be able to make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professional practice and will support the other midwifery sonographers in the provision of a professional ultrasound service.


This will include the whole range of obstetric scans including viability, dating and 1st trimester screening, anomaly scans, growth, liquor volume and doppler, uterine artery doppler, placentography including transvaginal scanning and any obstetric scan necessary during the course of pregnancy.


You will be responsible for writing reports for the medical profession and keeping appropriate records.


You will be involved in the clinical training of ultrasound trainees and junior doctors or medical students. You will supervise newly qualified members of staff. The sonographer provides a highly specialist technical service using ultrasound scans to carry out diagnosis. The sonographer analyses complex data and is expected to obtain maximum possible diagnostic information considering any anatomical or pathological limitations.


~ The sonographer must possess a high level of specialist knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures and the highest level of in-depth expertise in a particular area of ultrasound comparable to senior clinicians.


~ The sonographer is required to have the appropriate technical skill to operate the ultrasound machinery safely and effectively.


~ University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.


We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.


Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.


Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)


By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. The sonographer must carry out and report on obstetric ultrasound scans. These scans may arise from in-patients, out-patients, or obstetric referrals.


~ The sonographer exercises independent judgement during the ultrasound examination to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings. The sonographer then analyses the scan information and the medical history to write a report for the relevant physician.


~ The sonographer has responsibility for the safety and well-being of the patient undergoing the ultrasound examination and must ensure that equipment including transducers are cleaned after use and to maintain a tidy work environment.


~ To help them to feel at ease and able to cooperate.


~ To liaise with doctors and clerical staff re further appointments.


~ Will contribute to corporate objectives and performance targets, acting within local, trust and statutory guidelines and policies always.


~ To use the maternity computer system for recording, entering, and tracking information.


~ Promote and monitor adherence to health and safety and trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.


~ To participate in clinical incident reporting, investigation, and clinical audit


Educational and training


Supervise and train student sonographers in obstetric ultrasound over the course of their training period.


~ Train and advise consultants, and junior doctors.


~ Undertake training courses to keep abreast of good practice and latest developments to support revalidation and CPD.


~ University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust