Sonographer

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester is seeking a Sonographer to join our busy Ultrasound team. You will be registered (HCPC/NMC or equivalent) and hold the PG Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, with obstetric and gynecological ultrasound experience.

We offer a supportive environment with a preceptorship for newly qualified staff, extensive CPD opportunities, and the chance to work across obstetrics, gynaecology and general imaging.

Formación

• Registration with HCPC and a PG Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound is essential.
• Experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound is required.
• NHS ultrasound experience is desirable but not essential if other criteria are met.

Responsabilidades

• Proactively participate in the development of student sonographers and staff training.
• Deliver obstetric, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound investigations.
• Provide accurate, concise clinical reports and communicate findings effectively.
• Participate in weekend ultrasound cover and community-wide service provision.

Conocimientos

Obstetric ultrasound

Gynaecological ultrasound

Clinical reporting

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Educación

BSc Radiography or equivalent

CASE accredited PG Certificate/ Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

HCPC registration

Descripción del empleo

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Sonographer

The closing date is 19 November 2026

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated sonographer to join our busy, dynamic and friendly Ultrasound team. All applicants must have professional registration (HCPC/NMC or equivalent) and hold the PG Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound. Candidates will be expected to have excellent communication skills and as a minimum have experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. Due to current training and service commitments, we are unable to provide additional training required to conform to FASP guidelines. It would be ideal if the applicant has evidence of working in an NHS ultrasound department.

We are committed to the continuous improvement of our services and to the training and development of our staff. We have an established preceptorship in place for newly qualified Sonographers and a structured induction programme for new staff. We support the continuous professional development of our team e.g. MSc, core and negotiated specialist modules to develop skills and extend the scope of practice e.g. MSK, Head and Neck and Paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

The obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound service is based in the Maumbury Outpatient department where a full range of obstetric ultrasound, including Fetal medicine is performed. We also support one stop clinics for gynaecology. This is a dynamic cohesive unit with excellent support from sonographers and multidisciplinary team colleagues. The general medical ultrasound service is based in the Diagnostic Imaging Department where a variety of general, small parts, vascular, MSK and Elastography ultrasound examinations are performed by sonographers and Consultant Radiologists.

Informal visits and discussions would be positively welcomed. For further information please contact Alison Bromley, Lead Sonographer 01305 254530 or [e-mail]

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Job responsibilities

You will also be expected to proactively participate in the development of student sonographers and other staff training in ultrasound. The Radiology department achieved QSI accreditation in 2020, which has been successfully maintained. This supports and underpins the high-quality service we provide. The post is based at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester, but you will also be expected to participate in the provision of a community-wide ultrasound service. Participation in weekend ultrasound cover will also be required.

We are looking to extend the number of advanced practitioner roles to support service development.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

• BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification.


• CASE accredited PG Certificate/ Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.


• HCPC registration or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

• Recent NHS experience.


• Able to work independently in obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound.


• NT accreditation/license.


• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of clinical demand.


• Experience of training/mentoring students.


• Evidence of involvement in clinical governance.


• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Motivated proactive approach with an ability to problem solve.


• Experience of multidisciplinary working.

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.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust