Advanced Practitioner Sonographer | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer to join their progressive team. The role offers flexible working options and emphasizes continued professional development. Candidates should possess excellent clinical skills and be able to perform and report ultrasound examinations independently. Benefits include 27-33 days of annual leave, NHS pension, and support for personal well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick pay

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Support with stress, bereavement, and finance

Qualifications

• Dedicated Sonographer with clinical expertise.
• Experience in performing and reporting ultrasound examinations.
• Willingness to assist in the department's day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report own ultrasound examinations.
• Assist the Consultant Radiographer in daily operations.
• Train and supervise staff and students in ultrasound.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Independent ultrasound practitioner

Mentorship

Training and supervision

Job description

Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

Full time, Part Time, Flexi Time, Part Qualified considered

Band 7

We are looking for a dedicated Sonographer with excellent clinical skills to join our friendly and progressive team.

Whether you are a new sonographer looking for that first step into an acute environment or an experienced sonographer looking to broaden your skill set Tameside Hospital has a wealth of opportunities to offer you.

Tameside Ultrasound department is a forward thinking department which has undergone significant transformation in recent years. There has been investment in ultrasound equipment and in clinical and managerial support from the Radiologists, and radiology management team. We are one of the only trusts in the North West to have a Consultant Sonographer who heads the department and offers mentorship, clinical support to Sonographer team. We also have 2 additional Trainee Consultant Sonographers joining the team in May.

Tameside Hospital promotes and supports continued professional development in a supportive learning environment; we encourage and pay for attendance at relevant study days and national conferences such as BMUS / UKRC. There are also a successful monthly Ultrasound interesting case & Gynaecology meetings as well as quarterly Radiology Audit meetings.

There is an opportunity for flexible working, with options for evening and weekend work.

To act as an independent ultrasound practitioner performing and reporting own ultrasound examinations. To assist the Consultant Radiographer with the day to day running of the department. To provide training and supervision for relevant qualified staff groups and students deployed to the ultrasound department.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Values & Behaviours

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Diversity & Equality

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount
• Free bicycle loan scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025