Sonographer

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Sonographer to perform and report ultrasound examinations across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have the required qualifications and experience in a caring, professional environment, with opportunities for CPD. The role is full-time, but part-time and flexible options may be considered. A generous relocation package of up to £13,000 is available.

Benefits

Generous relocation package up to £13,000

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in all areas of ultrasound including obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal.
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Recent NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform independently and report ultrasound examinations while ensuring high patient care standards.

Skills

Good time management and prioritisation skills

Ability to analyse and interpret complex information

Good communicator

Counselling skills

Education

Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound

Current FMF nuchal translucency accreditation

Job description

Sonographer

The closing date is 07 December 2025.

Do you want to work in a caring and professional environment where patients come first? Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking sonographer searching for a rewarding new role? #TeamUHD are looking for a sonographer to work in our ultrasound department.

Our ultrasound team is split over several sites: Poole, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals, and two community diagnostic centres in Poole and Southbourne. We carry out many types of ultrasound examinations such as general medical, obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, paediatrics (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads), and musculoskeletal. We also scan as part of the Early Pregnancy clinic, various one‑stop clinics and provide a 7‑day ultrasound service.

We're a friendly, supportive team responsible for independently performing and reporting ultrasound examinations while ensuring the highest standard of patient care. We strive to deliver the best ultrasound service to our patients as part of wider trust values – we are one team.

Across the trust there are 13 general ultrasound rooms, 7 obstetric rooms, 2 Early Pregnancy Clinic rooms and 1 Gynae room. There is a mix of Philips, GE, Canon and Samsung ultrasound systems throughout the department. This is an incredibly exciting time to join us as we transform our services across Dorset.

We also offer a generous relocation package worth up to £13,000 (please see the additional information for the relocation policy to see if this is applicable to you).

UHD Radiology department actively encourages CPD, supporting both internal and external educational events. Within ultrasound we promote regular audits, support the training of student sonographers and MSc level qualifications. We are considerate towards protecting staff against RSI with up‑to‑date ergonomic equipment and ultrasound lists designed to support safe practice. In striving for excellence, the radiology department has also achieved QSI accreditation.

The successful candidate would need to be able to work both independently and as part of our team while demonstrating high levels of competency. Excellent communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills together with a caring and professional attitude are essential.

The post is full time across all sites, although a part‑time position and flexible working would also be considered.

Interview Date: 15th December

About us

If you think this post might suit you please apply online using the NHS Jobs website. Finally, you would be most welcome to come for a visit, see the departments and meet the team – please just contact us to arrange a visit.

Dorset is a fantastic place to live and work; please take a look at our videos on YouTube under Radiography recruitment at RBCH.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Contact

For further information please feel free to contact Sarah Jenkins on 0300 0194898 or email [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography
• HCPC Registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
• Current FMF nuchal translucency accreditation

Experience

• Ability to work independently in all areas of ultrasound including obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Recent NHS experience
• Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff
• MSK
• LATP Biopsy
• Vascular
• Paediatric (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads)

Technical Skills

• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports
• Good communicator, compassionate attitude towards patient care
• Counselling skills

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust