Sonographer

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

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital is seeking a Band 7 Sonographer for a 6-month fixed-term role. The successful candidate will perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging, lead a team, and ensure optimal patient care. This position offers exceptional benefits, including flexible working opportunities and extensive health programs.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a UK postgraduate certificate in obstetric & gynaecological ultrasound.
• Experience in high-quality imaging and reporting for obstetric and gynaecological examinations.
• Recognised as an advanced practitioner in ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic ultrasound scanning and reporting services for patients.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the ultrasound department.
• Leadership responsibilities in supervising ultrasound practitioners.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Leadership

Clinical Supervision

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Obstetric & Gynaecological Ultrasound

General Ultrasound Qualification

Job description

Department: Imaging

Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata

6 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 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: 10.07.2025

• 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.
  
  

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'An outstanding 92% stated that their role significantly affects patients and service users’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  
  

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Susan McGowan Job title: Non-Ionising Radiation Operation Lead Email address: [e-mail]