Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

University-Hospitals-of-North-Midlands-Nhs-Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer (Band 7) to join our Imaging team. You will work across multiple centres, autonomously scanning and reporting a broad range of ultrasound examinations in line with policies.

A commitment to training and delivering a high-quality service is essential. The role requires case-accredited postgraduate ultrasound qualification and HCPC/NMC/AVS/RCCP registration, with NHS experience and

Qualifications

• CASE accredited post graduate qualification in General Medical Ultrasound.
• Autonomous practitioner with experience scanning/reporting broad range of examinations.
• HCPC/NMC/AVS/RCCP registration or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Scan and report a broad range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Work across multiple centres including Royal Stoke University Hospital and other sites.
• Contribute to training framework for trainees and mentor junior staff.
• Support GP and outpatient general ultrasound services across sites.

Skills

Autonomous Practitioner

Extended scope

NHS experience

CPD

Mentor/assessor trainees

Equipment QA

Driving

Education

Case accredited post graduate ultrasound qualification / SVT or SVP

HCPC / NMC / AVS / RCCP or equivalent registration

Job description

Main area Imaging - Ultrasound Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (7.5 hour days out of a 7 day service) Job ref 205-8224064

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke University Hospital Town Stoke-on-Trent Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/09/2026 23:59

Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

Band 7

Job overview

General Medical Sonographer

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individual to join an established team of Advanced Practitioners. You must have excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working, with a commitment to providing an efficient and quality ultrasound service.

We are looking for an autonomous practitioner who can independently scan and report a range of diagnostic ultrasound scans in line with National , Trust and Department protocols.

We are a large, modern department with a range of newly installed equipment.

We are a fast paced, dynamic and vibrant service with an interesting and challenging case load.

Main duties of the job

You will work across a range of centres including o ur main site Royal Stoke University Hospital a Major trauma Cent re, County Hospital Stafford, Stoke on Trent C ommunity Diagnostic Centre and Haywood Community Hospital.

As part of a rotational team of g eneral medical sonographers support ing our busy acute in-patient and emergency portals 7 days a week , your scan remit will include abdominal, gynaecological , DVT and testi cular examinations.

You will also support delivery of our GP and outpatient general ultrasound services across all sites , working alongside a supporti ve team of lead subspeciality sonographers , who se remit encompass es diagnostic vascular, head & neck, paediatric and MSK ultrasound.

We are a training centre with all sonographers contributing to the train ing framework for trainees from the start to transition into advanced practice.

Working for our organisation

Non Obstetric Ultrasound is within the Imaging Department and the Clinical and Scientific Services Care group.

Please note this post is for general medical sonographers.

The Trusts Obstetric Ultrasound Service is provided by Maternity, Neonatal & Gynaecology services.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You should hold a CASE accredited P ost Graduate Qualification in General Medical Ultrasoun d and be an autonomous practitioner with experience of independently scanning and reporting a broad range of examinations in line with National, Trust and Local policies and procedures.

A pplications will be considered from newly qualified practitioners or practitioners who do not yet meet the full scope of practice required .

Ac credited scientists with a ppropriate registration eg HCPC / NMC/ CSVS / RCT will also be considered.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Person specification

Experience

• Autonomous Practitioner -independently scans and reports general medical examinations
• Extended scope eg EP/ DVT/ Carotid/ Testes/other
• Recent NHS experience as a sonographer
• Evidence of continuous CPD
• Mentor / assessor trainees
• Equipment Quality Assurance

Skills

• Driving

Education

• Case accredited post graduate ultrasound qualification / SVT or SVP qualification
• HCPC / NMC / AVS/ RCCP or equivalent registration

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