Sonographer

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track record of success.

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated sonographer ready to develop your skills, within a friendly, highly supportive team providing high quality ultrasound services in County Durham and Darlington?

Do you have a PgC / PgD or DMU in any given area of ultrasound and a desire to develop your independent ultrasound skills and expertise? If so we would be are very interested in hearing from.

We offer a range of Ultrasound examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal, small parts musculoskeletal and Doppler.

All rooms have high specification equipment, most of which have been recently upgraded.

We are fully committed to CPD and encourage ongoing training.

Experience is desirable, although newly qualified sonographers will be considered.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Robert Kent, Consultant Sonographer.

Main duties of the job

To produce high quality diagnostic ultrasound reports, which make a positive contribution to patient management.

Application of clinical governance to ultrasound technique and practice to include regular development and improvement of both application and service through evidence based practice.

To safely and effectively operate ultrasound equipment.

Maintain high standards whilst working under pressure.

Participate in audit, quality improvement and continuing professional development.

To deal effectively with unpredictable patient demands and to maintain the high level of concentration required for performing and reporting ultrasound procedures.

To perform regular quality assurance checks on equipment and troubleshoot potential equipment problems.

Document equipment malfunctions and report to the Ultrasound Manager.

To regularly carry out clinical audit and participate in clinical trials, research and development.

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.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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