Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound / Sonographer

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pathway to Excellence designation

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust invites applications for an Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound / Sonographer. The role supports a 7-day ultrasound service, including weekends and holidays, across three sites (Coventry, St Cross, and City Centre) with opportunities to train and mentor staff in a dynamic, research-active department.

The post offers development within MSK, paediatrics, vascular and interventional sub-specialties, with a forward-looking expansion into

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Sonographer.
• Direct access candidates with CASE-accredited BSc in Medical Ultrasound and RCT registration or active progress.
• Willingness to train and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Perform Ultrasound examinations and capture high-quality diagnostic ultrasound images per protocols.
• Carry out Ultrasound procedures/examinations and prepare independent clinical reports.
• Prioritise patient welfare and safety, adapting techniques to patient needs and clinical condition.
• Discuss the findings of ultrasound examinations with patients when appropriate.
• Provide expert clinical and professional advice to the MDT within the Trust and with other Trusts.
• Be responsible for operational supervision and management of an allocated clinical area and optimise workflow.
• Participate in request validation, vetting and justification per departmental protocols.
• Verify patient identification and documentation and ensure appropriate examinations are performed.
• Assess image quality, initiate corrective actions, and escalate abnormalities per protocols.
• Model professional conduct and foster growth of a resilient multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to development and refinement of ultrasound protocols and promote best practice.
• Participate in the departmental Quality Assurance program to ensure efficient operation of equipment.

Skills

HCPC registered Sonographer

International ultrasound qualification

Direct access with CASE-accredited BSc

Education

CASE-accredited BSc in Medical Ultrasound

RCT registration in progress

Job description

Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound / Sonographer

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trustis one of the largest teaching Trusts, managing two major hospitals in Coventry and Rugby, serving a population of over one million people. As the principal teaching hospital for Warwick Medical School, we work in close partnership to develop innovative programmes in clinical research.

We are seekinghighly motivated and professional individualswith a flexible approach to working and a desire to further develop the ultrasound service.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Supporting a 7-day ultrasound service, including weekends and bank/public holidays, in line with service requirements.
• Working within a dynamic and forward-thinking team committed to excellence in patient care and service development.

Eligibility Criteria - This vacancy is open to:

• HCPC - registered Sonographers who hold an international ultrasound qualification.
• Direct access candidates who have completed a CASE-accredited BSc in Medical Ultrasound. These candidates must be RCT-registered or able to demonstrate they are actively working towards registration

Previous applicants need not apply.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

The Imaging department is seeking an enthusiastic sonographer to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have opportunity to train, mentor and develop other staff to work to high standards. We are a modern department, fast paced, dynamic and vibrant with an interesting and challenging case load especially our in-patient departments. The service covers general ultrasound departments as well as a variety of sub-specialties including MSK, paediatrics, vascular and interventional. The ultrasound service is provided across 3 sites, University Hospital Coventry , Hospital of St Cross and the Coventry City Centre. The service will be expanding into the Community Diagnostic centre and the development is planned currently for 2026.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values

• To perform Ultrasound examinations and capture high quality diagnostic ultrasound images, in line with national and departmental protocols.
• To carry out Ultrasound procedures/examinations and prepare independent clinical reports, in line with departmental protocols.
• To prioritise patient welfare and safety at all times, adapting and modifying ultrasound imaging techniques in response to individual patient needs and clinical condition
• To discuss the findings of the ultrasound examinations with patients where appropriate
• To provide expert clinical and professional advice and support the multidisciplinary team within the UHCW NHS Trust and if appropriate, with teams from other Trusts within the region.
• To be responsible for the operational supervision and management of an allocated clinical area. To be able to assess and manage workflow by utilising available resources and thereby deliver efficient and effective service.
• To participate in request validation, vetting and justification in accordance with departmental protocols
• To verify patient identification and documentation, ensuring that the appropriate ultrasound examinations are performed in accordance with departmental imaging protocols.
• To assess the quality of ultrasound images, initiate corrective actions when necessary, and promptly elevate any abnormalities to clinicians in line with radiology department protocols
• To take responsibility for professional conduct, acting as a role model within the department by upholding high standards of patient care and professionalism, and fostering the growth of a resilient and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• To contribute to the development and refinement of ultrasound protocols, promoting best practice through the integration of evidence-based research.
• To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance program to ensure the efficient operation of the highly technical equipment, and to ensure compliance with best practice.

For further details please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026