Enhanced Practice Sonographer

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% recruitment and retention premium

CPD and professional development

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton is seeking an experienced Sonographer to join the Ultrasound Department at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. You will perform and report ultrasound examinations across General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and contribute to training of student Sonographers.

The successful candidate will hold a PGDip in Medical Ultrasound and HCPC registration, with opportunities for CPD and professional development within a supportive Trust.

Qualifications

• PGDip in Medical Ultrasound and core ultrasound competencies
• Competent in General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology ultrasound
• EPC experience encouraged
• Traction for PGDip trainees and CPD participation
• Face-to-face interview and practical assessment required

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Train student Sonographers and contribute to CPD and governance activities

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teaching

Ultrasound

Dexterity

RSI prevention

Education

DCR or Degree in Radiography

CASE Accredited Post graduate Diploma in ultrasound

Post Grad Diploma in Ultrasound (Abdominal/ObGyn including EPC)

MSc in Ultrasound

HCPC registration

Tools

Samsung RS80 EVO

Hera W10

Job description

Site Luton and Dunstable University Hospital Town Luton Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum plus 10% Recruitment and retention premium. Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 06/10/2026

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sonographer to join the expanding Ultrasound Department at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. Applicants must hold a PGDip in Medical Ultrasound and be competent in core ultrasound services including General Medical (including paediatrics), Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Candidates practising solely in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Care (EPC) are also encouraged to apply.

Current Trainee Sonographers awaiting results for 2026 will also be considered but offer will be subject to successful course completion - PGDip in Medical Ultrasound and evidence of ratified results.

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

Part-time candidates interested in evening and weekend work may also be considered.

The L&D Ultrasound Service comprises General Imaging and the Women's Health Unit, supported by a friendly team of qualified and trainee sonographers. The department actively promotes continuing professional development (CPD), with regular participation in clinical governance and audit activities.

Facilities include 13 ultrasound rooms across the General Department, Women's Health Unit and Early Pregnancy Unit, equipped with modern Samsung RS80 EVO and Hera W10 systems, supported by an ongoing 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.

Working for our organisation

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 familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• DCR or Degree in Radiography
• CASE Accredited Post graduate Diploma in ultrasound covering modules of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (to include EPC) .
• Post Gard Diploma in Ultrasound to include Abdominal Ultrasound Module
• MSC in Ultrasound
• HCPC (or other Professional body) registration

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

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

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. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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.

Name Amanda Houghton Job title Consultant Sonographer Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01582 329642 Additional information

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Amanda Houghton Consultant Sonographer or Sophia Jordan Superintendent Sonographer via email. [e-mail]/[e-mail]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
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