Sonographer

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A district general hospital in Milton Keynes is seeking a full-time band 7 Sonographer to provide diagnostic ultrasound services. Applicants must hold a UK postgraduate certificate in obstetric & gynaecological ultrasound and/or general ultrasound. This position offers opportunities for flexible working and the chance to work across multiple sites. Responsibilities include performing high-quality imaging and engaging in clinical leadership and supervision of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK postgraduate certificate in obstetric & gynaecological ultrasound.
• Experience in reporting a range of ultrasound examinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic ultrasound scanning and reporting services.
• Assist in day-to-day running of the ultrasound department.
• Deputise for section head sonographer when required.
• Interpret and report a range of ultrasound examinations.
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to ultrasound practitioners.

Skills

High-quality imaging

Autonomy in procedures

Accurate reporting

Education

Postgraduate certificate in obstetric & gynaecological ultrasound

Postgraduate certificate in general ultrasound

Job description

Overview

Department Imaging
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
3 months Fixed-Term contract until 31.01.2026
Full-time 37.5 hours, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Milton Keynes University Hospital is a district general hospital which operates across three sites in Milton Keynes. The Imaging department at MKUH provides an essential service to the trust and includes ultrasound, CT, MRI, DEXA, mammography, as well as a general x-ray and interventional radiology service.

Due to the expansion of services, we are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic individuals for a 6 month Fixed-Term Full-Time band 7 Sonographer post to be based across all MKUH sites, to include the acute hospital site and 2 MKUH CDC locations of Whitehouse Park and Lloyds Court. The postholder must hold at least a UK postgraduate certificate in obstetric & gynaecological ultrasound and/or general ultrasound. The post holder will work autonomously, performing high quality imaging and issuing reports on all ultrasound examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology (including TA and TV), and abdominal as a minimum.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Gemma Osborne, Superintendent Sonographer [e-mail] or Kiley Dashwood, Superintendent Sonographer [e-mail]

Interview date 23 October 2025

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Responsibilities

• To be part of a team that provides diagnostic ultrasound scanning and reporting services for referrals made to the acute hospital site and the community diagnostic centres operated by MKUH.
• To assist in the day to day running of the ultrasound department by working collaboratively with the ultrasound section head sonographers, wider sonographer team, clinical support and admin and clerical teams.
• When required, the post holder will need to deputise for a specific section head sonographer. This will encompass line management responsibility for operational service delivery, human and financial resource management.
• The post holder will be recognised as an advanced practitioner in their field, interpreting and reporting a range of ultrasound examinations. They will maintain the highest standards of patient care and will provide specialist diagnostic judgement with a thorough understanding of complex clinical conditions.
• The post holder will provide leadership to other ultrasound practitioners and engage in clinical supervision activities to support them in that role. They will be a role model for the profession and will have delegated responsibility for staff induction, training and development in their areas of ultrasound specialism.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate certificate in obstetric & gynaecological ultrasound and/or general ultrasound (UK).
• Ability to work autonomously and perform high-quality imaging with accurate reporting on obstetric, gynaecological (including TA and TV), and abdominal ultrasound examinations as a minimum.

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