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.
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
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Postgraduate Diploma/ Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree Level Education
- NT accreditation
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This advert is for Midwife/General Obstetric Sonographer - Huntingdon/Peterborough with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro-rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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