Job Summary
The NCA is delighted offer positions to join our Midwifery Ultrasound Practitioner Team.
Join our dynamic team where your compassionate nature and expertise will shine. We celebrate midwives who embrace autonomy and strive to deliver exceptional care and support to women and birthing people across the region.
This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to create a profound impact on families during one of the most beautiful journeys of their lives. In this role, you will find the perfect balance between practicing midwifery and honing your ultrasound skills, all while delivering holistic, high-quality care that meets the unique needs of each individual.
Embrace the chance to work in an inspiring environment that values your dedication and commitment to excellence.
Join us and help shape the future of maternal care. We can't wait to meet you.
Main duties of the job
Are you ready to elevate your midwifery career while making a tangible impact on the lives of women and birthing people? We invite you to join our dedicated team.
In this pivotal role, you'll deliver compassionate antenatal midwifery care alongside third trimester ultrasound scans for those identified with moderate risk factors for fetal growth restriction. Your expertise will be essential in providing reassurance and support during this crucial stage of pregnancy.
Additionally, you will conduct ultrasound scans for women after their community midwifery appointments or maternity triage visits, ensuring they receive the care they need, when they need it.
Join us on this rewarding journey and become a champion for maternal health! Your passion for care and expertise can make all the difference.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
236-OCO-NM466-25
Job locations
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
Qualifications
Essential
- Midwifery Diploma / Degree
- Third Trimester Obstetric Ultrasound Scanning
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as an effective member of the MDT
- Ability to independently undertake third trimester ultrasound scans
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of antenatal pathways
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of antenatal pathways
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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