Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Midwife to lead our Maternity Ultrasound Service. As the specialist lead, you will ensure high‑quality service provision at all times, planning and coordinating ultrasound activity to meet the needs of a busy maternity department.

In this senior role, you will be a visible, approachable and responsive leader with strong experience in patient care, staff management, service delivery and resource responsibility. Your leadership will support a positive, professional and forward‑thinking culture within the team.

You will guide the maternity ultrasound service to deliver efficient, accurate and compassionate imaging, ensuring that every patient receives exceptional care. Through your expertise, you will uphold clinical excellence, support continuous improvement and drive a safe, high‑quality service for families.

If you are an accomplished Midwife with advanced ultrasound skills and a passion for leading service development, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Ensure effective management and organisation of the midwifery ultrasound service, operating within established guidelines as required by clinical practice, directorate management, UHB administrative procedures and local, regional and nationally agreed guidelines and service frameworks.

Monitor the midwifery ultrasound service provision and performance to enable a quality, timely and comprehensive ultrasound service which is sensitive to the requirements of its users.

Consider the demands on the service and direct initiatives for improvement as required by directorate/finance.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.