County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Midwife Sonographer / Obstetric Radiographer Sonographer

The closing date is 07 December 2026

Job summary
The County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trusts Staff Bank provide temporary staff to various wards and departments across the Trust.

We are actively seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Midwife Ultrasound Sonographers to join us on bank, working with our forward-thinking team of friendly and supportive professionals in providing a range of obstetric ultrasound examinations. The successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner, promoting best practice and high standards across Trust wide sites.

We will also consider suitably qualified and experienced obstetric radiographer sonographers.

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.

As part of the CDDFT team you will have access to a comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme, providing opportunities to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, and progress your career.

About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: C9439-26-0015
Job locations: University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road, DURHAM, DH1 5TW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Provide a range of high-quality obstetric ultrasound scans including, first, second and third trimester scans and produce scan reports on the relevant electronic patient records/systems.
• Responsibility for storing required ultrasound images and data as per national standards and any local agreements.
• Effectively communicate scan findings, including distressing and unexpected news.
• Arrange follow up care and pathways of care for women and birthing people in line with guidelines.
• Escalate, as required, any findings or care pathways to the multidisciplinary team.
• Participation in any relevant audit and research within the service.
• Contribute and support training programmes for medical and midwifery staff where necessary.

Person Specification
Experience (Essential):

• Experience of working/training in an Obstetric Ultrasound Department
• IT skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent time management
• Ability to be reflective practitioner
• Committed to professional and personal development
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
• Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
• Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others
• Takes ownership of problems

Experience (Desirable):

• Experience of linking with outside agencies

Qualifications (Essential):

• Qualified Midwife Sonographer or registered Radiographer Sonographer with MSC, DMU, Post graduate certificate or diploma in Obstetric or Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
• NMC Registration or HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Qualifications (Desirable):

• Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
• Post graduate certificate in health related subject
• Master or equivalent experience
• PMA qualification
• Trained NIPE practitioner

Statutory Registration (Essential):

• Registered Midwife with NMC PIN or HCPC registration

Special Requirements (Essential):

• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road, DURHAM, DH1 5TW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Acute Maternity Matron Kate Abbott, Kateabbott1@nhs.net, 07341683825

Supporting documents
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