Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

33 days holiday

Relocation package

Car lease scheme

Cycle to Work

Learning & development

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic sonographer to join our Ultrasound Department. The role involves delivering patient-centred ultrasound examinations across York Hospital and satellite sites, with a supportive, teaching hospital environment.

You will work within a skilled team, offering opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career progression in a growing diagnostic service.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated sonographer with excellent communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a collaborative ultrasound team.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred ultrasound examinations.
• Work across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency caseload.
• Collaborate with radiologists and clinicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Ultrasound equipment

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Come and build your career in one of the UK’s most historic and vibrant cities, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of North Yorkshire. At York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll join a welcoming, ambitious, and genuinely supportive Ultrasound team within a large and evolving diagnostic service at the heart of a busy teaching hospital.

This is an exciting time to join our department, as demand for ultrasound continues to grow and diagnostic services expand. We are investing in both our people and our services, creating excellent opportunities for professional development, specialist training, and career progression.

Our Ultrasound Department is recognised across the region for its positive and supportive culture. We are proud to foster an environment where every member of the team feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to thrive. Whether you are looking to broaden your clinical expertise, develop advanced practice skills, pursue educational interests, or simply work within a team that genuinely supports one another, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals offers an exceptional place to grow your career.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated sonographer with excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for delivering outstanding patient-centred care. In return, we offer a varied and rewarding role within a department that prioritises wellbeing, teamwork, innovation, and continuous development.

The successful candidate will join a skilled and supportive Ultrasound team, delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service across York Hospital and satellite sites.

You will undertake a varied caseload of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency examinations, working closely with sonographers, radiologists, clinicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role can be tailored to support development in specialist areas based on experience and interests.

As Part Of Ongoing Service Expansion, Opportunities Include

• Interventional ultrasound
• Vascular ultrasound (with training)
• Advanced clinical practice
• Clinical education and mentorship
• Developing specialist services

We are committed to professional development through training, mentorship, and clear career pathways, encouraging innovation and service improvement.

About Us

The Ultrasound Department at York Hospital is known for excellent patient care and strong team support. We are a friendly, inclusive department where staff feel valued and respected, with a focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and teamwork.

Many staff build long-term careers here, reflecting our strong sense of community and professional satisfaction. You will join a forward-thinking service within a teaching hospital, while benefiting from the quality of life in York and North Yorkshire.

If you are looking for a supportive place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you.

Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Bentley Job title: Ultrasound Principal Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01904 726648

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