Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound / Sonographer

UHCW; Coventry; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting an Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound/Sonographer at Band 7 for a 37.5-hour week. The role supports a 7-day service including weekends and bank holidays, across three sites with expansion planned for 2026.

HCPC/CASE qualifications and ongoing CPD are essential, with lead roles in mentoring colleagues. The post offers a permanent contract, salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata, with focus on service development and high

Qualifications

• HCPC registration or CASE-equivalent with ultrasound qualification.
• CASE-accredited BSc in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent, with active progress toward registration.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and development in ultrasound sub-specialties.

Responsibilities

• Perform Ultrasound examinations and capture high quality diagnostic images.
• Prepare independent clinical reports in line with protocols.
• Prioritise patient welfare and safety in imaging techniques.

Skills

Ultrasound expertise

Team leadership

CPD commitment

Communication skills

Education

CASE accreditation

HCPC registration

Postgraduate ultrasound

Job description

Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound / Sonographer

NHS AFC: Band 7

Main area Imaging Grade NHS AFC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7-day Service which includes working on Weekends & Bank/Public holidays in line with service requirements) Job ref 218-AHP-B7-7342063-P

Site University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire Town Coventry Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

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 seeking highly motivated and professional individuals with 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• 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.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

Person specification

Qualifications

• Radiographer post graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (e.g., MSc, DMU, Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate). US Sonographer Qualification Qualifications should be CASE accredited by CASE (or considered deemed to be CASE equivalent to CASE standards.) Ensure course learning outcomes are submitted: Provide detailed documentation of course content and learning outcomes to the Trust, enabling effective mapping against required clinical and professional competencies. This supports assurance of training quality and alignment with service needs and regulatory standards. Current mandatory registration with HCPC or RCT
• Evidence of further CPD Desire to further develop in specialities

Experience

• Ultrasound Scanning Experience: Gynecology and abdominal scanning Experience of independent reporting Managing and prioritising workloads and staffing within ultrasound

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of US procedures Ability to manage a team Ability to work autonomously as a sonographer
• Understanding of other modalities Teaching Skills Evidence of on-going professional development

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of modifications in imaging technique whilst adhering to H&S legislation. Excellent interpersonal skills including being able to communicate effectively across all disciplines Flexible, responsive and enthusiastic approach in assisting with the delivery of the radiology service
• Evaluation of performance, evidence reflective practice and self -develop Evidence of leadership training

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.