Job summary
Sonographer
28.5 hours per week (7 day working)
Permanent
Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata
Closing Date: 15th February 2026
Interview Date: TBC
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
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To support the department's Sonographers in the provision of a professional extended 7 day ultrasound service.
An opportunity to work within a friendly and dynamic department using modern and new equipment.
A wide range of examinations undertaken with the opportunity to further progress your career to Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
Main duties of the job
A HCPC registered Sonographer able to undertake a mixture of examinations including but not exhaustive of abdominal, gynecological and vascular examinations.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform Ultrasound Examinations -Conduct a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations adapting techniques to patient condition.
Image analysis and reporting -Interpret ultrasound images to identify abnormalities and provide a comprehensive report.
Patient care and Interactions - To explain the process ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Equipment and Management - Operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment reporting any faults.
Documentation and administration -Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using hospital information systems.
Collaboration and Communication -Work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team.
Quality assurance and Professional Development -Participate in quality assurance programmed , clinical audits and CPD.
Adherence to Protocols -Ensure all work is carried out according to department guidelines and policies and statutory regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform Ultrasound Examinations -Conduct a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations adapting techniques to patient condition.
Image analysis and reporting -Interpret ultrasound images to identify abnormalities and provide a comprehensive report.
Patient care and Interactions - To explain the process ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Equipment and Management - Operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment reporting any faults.
Documentation and administration -Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using hospital information systems.
Collaboration and Communication -Work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team.
Quality assurance and Professional Development -Participate in quality assurance programmed , clinical audits and CPD.
Adherence to Protocols -Ensure all work is carried out according to department guidelines and policies and statutory regulations.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced technical knowledge related to the efficient use, safety and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
- Ability to use the Imaging IT systems.
- Well developed specialist knowledge which is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- Ability to impart clinical skills to trainee sonographers and other students on secondment.
- Able to use initiative when undertaking emergency duties, i.e. on-call etc
Desirable
- Expected to work towards Master's level ultrasound qualification plus extensive experience gained working, which enables scanning and report writing to be carried out without clinical supervision.
- Ability to use the Imaging IT systems.
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- DCR (R)/BSc/DMU/PGD or MSC in Medical Ultrasound
- Registration with Health Professions Council. (HPC) - Radiographer
- CASE accredited MSK Ultrasound qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Development skills.
- Organisational skills/ leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate highly sensitive complex information relating to pregnancy loss or abnormality or the patient's medical condition with empathy and reassurance.
- Need to have the ability to overcome barriers to understanding and have good counselling skills. Then to cope with the needs of people in distress.
- Capability to discuss diagnosis and the best course of action for patients Able to employ frequent, moderate physical effort to move and position patients and equipment.
- Regular need to make precise small accurate movements on control panel and sometimes to employ pressure whilst making awkward twisting and leaning movements to manipulate the probes.
- Consistent frequent high-level of concentration throughout the day whilst scanning and writing reports. Very intense concentration when investigating a major abnormality followed by breaking bad news to the patients.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- On a daily basis need to cope with highly distressing, emotional circumstances - giving bad news to patients/relatives and coping with their reactions. Also stress from 'difficult' patients and relatives.
- Ability to be able to support other staff members.
Other
Essential
- Need to be able to work in adverse conditions, sometimes in a hot confined area in half-light, often under severe pressure and to be able to manage their workload though various distractions i.e. doctors requiring urgent scans and urgent telephone calls.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced technical knowledge related to the efficient use, safety and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
- Ability to use the Imaging IT systems.
- Well developed specialist knowledge which is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- Ability to impart clinical skills to trainee sonographers and other students on secondment.
- Able to use initiative when undertaking emergency duties, i.e. on-call etc
Desirable
- Expected to work towards Master's level ultrasound qualification plus extensive experience gained working, which enables scanning and report writing to be carried out without clinical supervision.
- Ability to use the Imaging IT systems.
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- DCR (R)/BSc/DMU/PGD or MSC in Medical Ultrasound
- Registration with Health Professions Council. (HPC) - Radiographer
- CASE accredited MSK Ultrasound qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Development skills.
- Organisational skills/ leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate highly sensitive complex information relating to pregnancy loss or abnormality or the patient's medical condition with empathy and reassurance.
- Need to have the ability to overcome barriers to understanding and have good counselling skills. Then to cope with the needs of people in distress.
- Capability to discuss diagnosis and the best course of action for patients Able to employ frequent, moderate physical effort to move and position patients and equipment.
- Regular need to make precise small accurate movements on control panel and sometimes to employ pressure whilst making awkward twisting and leaning movements to manipulate the probes.
- Consistent frequent high-level of concentration throughout the day whilst scanning and writing reports. Very intense concentration when investigating a major abnormality followed by breaking bad news to the patients.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- On a daily basis need to cope with highly distressing, emotional circumstances - giving bad news to patients/relatives and coping with their reactions. Also stress from 'difficult' patients and relatives.
- Ability to be able to support other staff members.
Other
Essential
- Need to be able to work in adverse conditions, sometimes in a hot confined area in half-light, often under severe pressure and to be able to manage their workload though various distractions i.e. doctors requiring urgent scans and urgent telephone calls.
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.
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.
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).
