Sonographer

Nhs Professionals Limited; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Work-life balance

Access to 50+ NHS Trusts

Job summary

NHS Professionals Limited is seeking a Sonographer to join the Ultrasound Department at North Tees & Hartlepool NHS foundation Trust. You will deliver patient-centred care across Obstetric, Gynaecological, Abdominal, DVT, MSK, Carotid, Head & Neck, and Small Parts imaging, performing examinations independently and producing diagnostic reports.

You will also provide education, supervision and contribute to audits, CPD and service development, while working within Trust protocols and data

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Sonographer with relevant scope of practice.
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound with broad exam experience.

Responsibilities

• Exercise advanced clinical judgement to evaluate complex information and support decision making.
• Contribute to departmental governance and clinical pathways.
• Maintain professional relationships and support learning within the team.
• Participate in governance activities and service evaluations.
• Support quality improvement and innovative practice across the ultrasound service.
• Maintain statutory registration and CPD; identify opportunities for personal development.

Skills

HCPC registered

Excellent communication

Independent reporting

Education

Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

1 year post-qualification experience

Job description

Closing date: 31 December 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sonographer at North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust to join the Ultrasound Department at the University Hospital of North Tees. You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of patient‑centred care while providing a comprehensive ultrasound service across a wide range of examinations, including Obstetric, Gynaecological, Abdominal, DVT, Musculoskeletal (MSK), Carotid, Head & Neck, and Small Parts imaging. You will perform ultrasound examinations independently, producing accurate diagnostic reports to support clinical decision-making and patient management. The role also involves communicating scan findings sensitively and professionally, including delivering complex or distressing information when appropriate, particularly in Obstetric cases. You will always prioritise patient safety and wellbeing by adapting imaging techniques to meet individual clinical needs, while ensuring all ultrasound referrals are appropriately vetted, justified, prioritised, and clarified in line with departmental protocols and national standard.

Main duties of the job

As a Sonographer, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate examination records and managing imaging data through Radiology systems, including CRIS and PACS, while ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality and GDPR requirements. You will support the delivery of ultrasound services across Stockton, Hartlepool and Peterlee sites, including participation in weekend and extended day working where required. You will provide clinical education, supervision and knowledge‑sharing to student sonographers, midwives, radiographers and medical trainees, while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to an effective learning environment. You will act as a professional role model within the department, promoting teamwork, accountability and a positive multidisciplinary approach. You will manage and report incidents, equipment faults and service issues in accordance with Trust procedures, while ensuring ultrasound equipment and departmental resources are used effectively. You will also contribute to audit, research and continuing professional development activities, maintain effective communication across Radiology and wider clinical teams, and support compliance with infection control, health and safety, equality and diversity.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work‑life balance across our partnered Trusts.

• Career Progression: access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
• Work‑life Balance: flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
• Opportunity & Access: over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £26.56 an hour
Contract: Bank
Duration: 5 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: M0042-90426
Job locations: Tees & Hartlepool NHS foundation Trust, North Tees Hospital, Hardwick Road, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8PE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• TO exercise advanced clinical judgement by evaluating complex clinical information and supporting evidence-based decision-making to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. To apply specialist knowledge when adapting examination approaches to meet individual clinical requirements.
• TO contribute to the implementation and review of departmental policies, standard operating procedures and clinical pathways, ensuring services remain aligned with current national guidance and best practice. To support the consistent application of governance standards across the department.
• TO build and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting collaborative working and ensuring service objectives are achieved. To represent the department positively and contribute to maintaining high levels of patient and stakeholder satisfaction.
• TO participate in departmental governance activities, including discrepancy reviews and service evaluations, using findings to support learning and continuous improvement. To contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical effectiveness and accountability.
• TO support leadership initiatives by contributing to operational planning and assisting with the delivery of quality improvement programmes across the ultrasound service. To encourage innovation and promote best practice within the multidisciplinary team.
• TO demonstrate commitment to professional accountability by maintaining statutory registration, mandatory competencies and specialist knowledge relevant to ultrasound practice. To proactively identify opportunities for personal development and role enhancement in line with service needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Sonographer (or registered with another relevant professional body).
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound with experience across a broad range of ultrasound examinations.
• Competent in independent ultrasound reporting with evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Minimum one year's post‑qualification experience with strong clinical judgement and the ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional approach, computer literacy, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: NHS Professionals Limited
Address: Tees & Hartlepool NHS foundation Trust, North Tees Hospital, Hardwick Road, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8PE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
Aastha Jain
[e-mail]