Band 7 Locum Sonographer - Cheltenham

Pulse Healthcare; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare in Cheltenham is seeking a highly skilled Band 7 Locum Sonographer for a 3-month temporary role with an immediate start. The position offers £55 per hour and 40-hour weeks. You will perform ultrasound across abdominal, obstetric, gynecological, vascular, and MSK imaging, ensuring patient comfort and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography or Medical Ultrasound.
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PGCert, PGDip, or MSc).
• Current registration with HCPC or equivalent professional body.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Band 7 Sonographer or in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations across abdominal, obstetric, gynecological, vascular, and musculoskeletal imaging.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures and provide accurate diagnostic reports.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support patient care and maintain up-to-date records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of ultrasound services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Radiography or Medical Ultrasound

Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PGCert, PGDip, or MSc)

HCPC registration or equivalent professional body

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Band 7 Locum Sonographer to join our team in Cheltenham on a temporary basis. This position offers a competitive rate of £55.00 per hour and requires 40 hours of work per week. The role is available for an initial duration of 3 months, with an immediate start. If you have a strong background in sonography and are passionate about delivering excellent patient care, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Responsibilities:

As a Band 7 Locum Sonographer, you will be responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations across various specialties, including abdominal, obstetric, gynecological, vascular, and musculoskeletal imaging. You will ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures, provide accurate diagnostic reports, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive patient care. Additionally, you will maintain up-to-date patient records and contribute to the continuous improvement of ultrasound services.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography or Medical Ultrasound.
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (PGCert, PGDip, or MSc).
• Current registration with HCPC or equivalent professional body.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Band 7 Sonographer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in a range of ultrasound techniques and specialisms.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and confidentiality.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.