Sonographer

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bedford is seeking a qualified Sonographer to join their team. You will perform various scans in both obstetric and main ultrasound departments. The ideal candidate must have UK experience, excellent communication skills, and be a team player. Competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum plus benefits. Training opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

CPD and learning opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualfied sonographer with UK experience required.
• FASP NT accreditation desirable; in-house training provided.
• Ability to independently analyze complex information.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in Gen Abdominal/Doppler/Obs and Gynae US scanning.
• Make accurate diagnoses and issue reports on scans.
• Maintain clinical standards according to department protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Patient-focused attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Diploma College of Radiographers or Bsc Radiography

HCPC Registered

US Post Graduate Qualification

Tools

CRIS

PACS

Job description

Go back Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sonographer

The closing date is 07 October 2025

We are seeking a qualified sonographer with UK experience to join our friendly team on the Bedford Hospital Site.

You will work in both the obstetric and main ultrasound departments performing a variety of scans to include general, gynaecological and obstetric scans (nuchal, anomaly and growth scans, Uterine artery / Umbilical artery dopplers and cervical length scans).

FASP NT accreditation is desirable; however in-house supervision and training can be provided.

Team working is of paramount importance and any new recruit will be welcomed and nurtured in a supportive environment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathic and friendly sonographer with excellent communication skills. You must be a team player with an open-minded and flexible approach to working.

Our team consists of the lead sonographer, deputy and 8 other sonographers supported by nurses, CSWs, radiologists and admin staff.

Our extended scope sonographers scan MSK, small parts, groins and hernias.

We are committed to CPD and there will be an opportunity to train, learn and develop new skills.

Come and join our team.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to provide a high level of expertise in Gen Abdominal/Doppler/Obs and Gynae US scanning and must be able to independently dictate and report on your findings. You must be familiar with both CRIS and PACS systems. You must have excellent communication skills and a patient-focused attitude to working.

At Bedford Hospital Site we work closely with the radiologists, medical staff, nurses and support staff to provide an effective patient-focused service. You will have the opportunity to further your career by appropriate post-graduate study.

For further information or to arrange a visit contact Caroline Byrne Lead sonographer on 01234 355122 ext 4025

Although we are committed to learning and development, skills and experience from your previous employment will be required in order for your time with us to be a real success. These can be found in the Person and Job Description attachments. However we have highlighted three of them below

• To make an accurate diagnosis from the ultrasound scan and to issue a factual report for each scan performed, collaborating with professional colleagues when necessary.
• To safely use all ultrasound equipment, to be able to resolve first-line problems, recording accurate details of equipment faults, reporting faults and liaising with and supervising engineers.
• To participate and understand quality assurance program for ultrasound equipment reporting trends and changes to the superintendent radiographer.

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. 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.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job responsibilities

To organise and co-ordinate the area to which they are rostered, undertaking general and Doppler exams ensuring that work is appropriately prioritised and working according to their professional training. To maintain clinical standards according to the department\'s written protocols and guidelines, ensuring that patient care is paramount in the general ultrasound department and obstetric unit. On a daily basis to undertake a wide range of complex ultrasound examinations interpreting and analysing the clinical and non-clinical facts on the request card, following established protocols in a timely and confident manner. This will require an in-depth knowledge of equipment and its capabilities to be able to adapt technique to suit patient condition. To make an accurate diagnosis from the ultrasound scan and to issue a factual report for each scan performed, collaborating with professional colleagues when necessary. To safely use all ultrasound equipment, to be able to resolve first-line problems, recording accurate details of equipment faults and reporting faults, liaising with and supervising engineers. To accurately input details on to both the Radiology Information System (CRIS) and PACS. To interrogate the system(s) for patient details, updating and recording information as required. To understand the appointment system for the speciality/ area(s) in which the sonographer works. To be fully conversant with the department guidelines, policies and procedures for the speciality/area(s) in which the sonographer works. To be conversant with Trust Policies and to deal with complaints and grievances that may occasionally arise in their area of work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma College of Radiographers or Bsc Radiography
• HCPC Registered
• US Post Graduate Qualification

Experience

Knowledge

• Ability to independently analyse and make judgements on complex information relating to patient care.
• IT skills at an intermediate level with ability to use word, e-mail etc
• Ability to use own initiative maintaining judgement when under pressure
• Ability to resolve and manage conflicting demands on service resources.

Personal Skills & Qualities

• Ability to motivate, organise and manage a multidisciplinary team of staff and pass skills and knowledge onto others
• Ability to communicate sensitive and sometimes distressing information to patients
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff within the organisations and external users of the service General Practitioners, suppliers University etc
• Open/Reflective/Warm
• Enthusiastic and self-aware
• Creative and Flexible
• Team focussed
• Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable

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 yearPer annum + 10%RRP