Vascular Sonographer

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 Vascular Sonographer to join our small but busy team within the Cardio-Respiratory and Vascular Diagnostics department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is a permanent part-time post offering 22.5 hours per week supporting core hours of the service which runs between 08:00 - 18:00 hrs Monday - Friday.

The successful candidate must have worked as a highly specialised ultrasound practitioner and hold a wealth of experience and knowledge to provide and facilitate an expert level of care to patients. Experience in vascular ultrasound is desirable although candidates highly experienced in general ultrasound would be considered and full training given. NHS Vascular STP trainees due to graduate this year (summer 2025) will also be considered for a band 6 position with progression to band 7 following registration with the HCPC and a preceptorship period.

You will be expected to independently perform and report on a range of diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations, including carotid artery scans, arterial scans, aneurysm surveillance, ABPIs, venous insufficiency studies and assessment for DVT on both upper and lower limbs.

The post holder will be expected to share clinical duties with other members of the vascular sonography team as well as exercising a high degree of autonomous working, taking direct responsibility for management of workload on a daily basis.

Main duties of the job

Provide highly quality vascular investigations on a variety of patients in situations where manual dexterity and physical fitness may be challenged, respecting the rights of dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Show competency in the use of Philips EPIQ Elite ultrasound equipment, optimising image quality and diagnostic yield sometimes in ergonomically challenging conditions.

Make clinical judgements and critical decisions using knowledge, skills and experience.

Vet requests for diagnostic investigations, demonstrating confidence to recognise the urgency of ultrasound requests and prioritise workload accordingly.

Interpret findings and provide a concise, formal diagnostic report in accordance local protocols and SOP's, using discretion to work outside of these when clinically needed.

Take responsibility for uploading of reports and communication of the results to clinicians and other members of the vascular team.

Take responsibility for ensuring results are appropriately acted upon in cases where urgent notification of unusual/adverse results is required.

Understand and record the limitations of the examination and own interpretation, asking for a second opinion if required.

Work in dimmed light or poor lighting environment with frequent requirement for intense concentration.

Perform clinical examinations on patients who are often frail or acutely ill, or where there is frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions (body fluids, foul linen etc).

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-DCSS-7083207

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties listed above but please see job description and person specification for a more detailed overview of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties listed above but please see job description and person specification for a more detailed overview of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Must have previously worked in the NHS or in a private diagnostic ultrasound service in the UK
Either the Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, or the Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent specific ultrasound qualification)
Evidence of CPD and post graduate learning . Must demonstrate ability to identify own educational and development needs.

Desirable

Demonstrate previous participation in clinical audit
A good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation within the workplace

Skills

Essential

Display evidence of good reporting skills- vocabulary, grammar. Able to construct reports of a high standard.
Excellent communication and organisational skills, combined with ability to work under pressure.
A strong team player but must be able to work independently.
Must have broad range of ultrasound skills and experience
Good basic IT skills and computer literacy

Desirable

A broad range of ultrasound experience in a student capacity (for newly qualified Band 6 applicants
Understanding of NHS performance metrics
Experience of teaching

Registration

Essential

Must be HCPC registered or equivalent

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Must have previously worked in the NHS or in a private diagnostic ultrasound service in the UK
Either the Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, or the Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent specific ultrasound qualification)
Evidence of CPD and post graduate learning . Must demonstrate ability to identify own educational and development needs.

Desirable

Demonstrate previous participation in clinical audit
A good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation within the workplace

Skills

Essential

Display evidence of good reporting skills- vocabulary, grammar. Able to construct reports of a high standard.
Excellent communication and organisational skills, combined with ability to work under pressure.
A strong team player but must be able to work independently.
Must have broad range of ultrasound skills and experience
Good basic IT skills and computer literacy

Desirable

A broad range of ultrasound experience in a student capacity (for newly qualified Band 6 applicants
Understanding of NHS performance metrics
Experience of teaching

Registration

Essential

Must be HCPC registered or equivalent

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).