Advanced Practitioner in Medical Ultrasound | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Frimley is seeking an experienced Sonographer to provide diagnostic ultrasound services. You will work alongside a supportive team to enhance patient care and support staff training. Ideal candidates will have a recognized ultrasound qualification and significant experience in the field. This role promotes a healthy work-life balance and encourages flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

First class development opportunities

Supported flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Valid HCPC or equivalent professional registration required.
• Experience in providing clinical ultrasound knowledge.
• Commitment to continuous personal professional development.

Responsibilities

• Act as an autonomous practitioner while collaborating with key clinicians.
• Support planning and delivery of ultrasound training.
• Provide clinical leadership to enhance patient care.

Skills

Ultrasound examinations

Analytical & Judgement skills

Clinical leadership

Education

Recognised ultrasound qualification (DMU or PgC/PgDip)

Undergraduate medical or Allied Health degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sonographer with both obstetric and non-obstetric expertise to join our dedicated and supportive team. This role offers a varied case mix, so competency across the full range of ultrasound examinations is essential.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (DMU or PgC/PgDip in Medical Ultrasound), alongside an undergraduate medical or Allied Health degree, with valid HCPC or equivalent professional registration. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills in a collaborative environment where quality care and professional development are valued.

Responsibilities

• You would be expected to act as an autonomous practitioner whilst maintaining a close working relationship with the Consultant Radiologist and key referring clinicians to develop an innovative and leading edge Ultrasound service.
• You will support the effective planning, development, organisation and delivery of ultrasound training for sonographers and medical staff working collaboratively with the Consultant Radiologists; to provide highly specialist, expert clinical ultrasound knowledge.
• You will provide clinical leadership in ultrasound practice and develop sonographer sub-specialisation in order to facilitate an effective high quality and evidence based service to enhance patient care.
• Working with the Ultrasound Manager and Consultant radiologist to facilitate ultrasound based clinical research/audit and initiate/implement evidence based practice.
• Perform all ultrasound procedures to a high professional standard in accordance with the departmental protocols.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance programme in line with IPEM77.
• Undertake training and study, as necessary, to ensure that a high level of personal professional knowledge and expertise is achieved and maintained.
• Actively encourage feedback as part of the departmental quality initiative. Analytical & Judgement skills – Skills for assessing acute & other patient’s conditions, appropriate diagnosis from range of options. Staff development.
• Maintain and develop CPD for self.
• Participate in developing the extended role of the radiographer, and research.

Additional Information

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025