Enhanced Practice Sonographer

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Luton is seeking a qualified Enhanced Practice Sonographer. The role involves performing ultrasound examinations in General Medical, Obstetrics, and Gynaecology and training student Sonographers. Candidates should possess a DCR or degree in Radiography, a post graduate diploma in ultrasound, and be HCPC registered. This position offers a competitive salary with a 10% recruitment and retention premium, additional benefits, and support for professional development. Face-to-face interviews and assessments are mandatory.

Benefits

10% retention and recruitment premium

Support for CPD

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Post graduate Diploma in ultrasound required.
• HCPC registered.
• Evidence of training experience in ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and report ultrasound examinations.
• Train student Sonographers.
• Participate in clinical governance/audit meetings.

Skills

Empathy

Cultural sensitivity

Knowledge transfer

Ultrasound examination proficiency

Dexterity

Correct scanning position

ECDL

Education

DCR or Degree in Radiography

Post graduate Diploma in ultrasound

Counselling qualification

HCPC registered

Job description

Enhanced Practice Sonographer

The closing date is 21 December 2025

The Ultrasound Department at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has a vacancy for a Sonographer at our improving and expanding Ultrasound Department. The successful candidate will hold a Post Grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound. The team of sonographers cover the core elements of General Medical (Inc Paeds), Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Please note, Sonographers who only perform Obstetric, Gynae and EPC will also be considered.

10% retention and recruitment premia applies to this post and will be added to the advertised salary.

Candidates interested in evening and weekend part time employment may also be considered.

The Ultrasound department at Bedfordshire Hospitals at the L&D site consists of two departments one in imaging and the other in Women's Health Unit. We are a team of 12 friendly Sonographers comprising of two departmental managers and qualified and trainee Sonographers.

The department actively supports CPD and ultrasound involvement in regular imaging clinical governance / audit meetings is encouraged.

The Ultrasound Department consists of 6 ultrasound rooms in the General Department, 6 ultrasound rooms in the Women's Health Unit and 1 scan room in the EPU/EG Unit. Our equipment consists of Samsung RS80EVO and Hera W10 systems with comprehensive rolling equipment replacement programme.

All candidates must be able to attend a face-to-face interview and practical assessment.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role are to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including Paediatrics and EPC).

We train student Sonographers on a regular basis and the successful candidates would play a key role in this training.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high‑performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job responsibilities

The main duties of this role are to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including Paediatrics and EPC).

We train student Sonographers on a regular basis and the successful candidates would play a key role in this training.

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• DCR or Degree in Radiography
• Post graduate Diploma in ultrasound covering modules of Obstetrics, Gynaecology (to include EPC) and General Medical.
• Counselling qualification
• HCPC registered

Experience

• Evidence of training experience for award of post graduate diploma in ultrasound
• NT accreditation
• Trainee mentoring experience

Skills

• Be able to care and show empathy to all patients.
• Deal sensitively with patients from all cultural backgrounds
• Ability to pass on knowledge to others in a clear and concise way
• To competently undertake full range of ultrasound examinations in Obstetrics, Gynae and General Medical.
• Dexterity, coordination and sensory skills
• To assume correct scanning position in order to minimise RSI, neck and back injuries
• ECDL

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum plus 10% Recruitment and retention premium.