Sonographer

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care provider is seeking a motivated Sonographer to join their team in North East England. The successful candidate will support high-quality ultrasound services, provide a full scanning and reporting service, and supervise assistants. Candidates must have DMU/PGD qualifications and HCPC registration. This role offers a salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro rata, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Evidence of CPD is preferred.
• Willing to lead by example and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality diagnostic ultrasound reports.
• Effectively manage unpredictable patient demands.
• Supervise radiographer assistants in the ultrasound suite.

Skills

Technical expertise

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to adapt to new technology

Proven teaching abilities

Education

DMU/PGD

MSC US

Job description

Sonographer

The closing date is 02 January 2026

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one ofthe largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a trackrecord of success.

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated sonographer ready to develop your skills, within a friendly, highly supportive team providing high quality ultrasound services in County Durham and Darlington?

Do you have a PgC / PgD or DMU in any given area of ultrasound and a desire to develop your independent ultrasound skills and expertise? If so we would be are very interested in hearing from.

We offer a range of Ultrasound examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal, small parts musculoskeletal and Doppler.

All rooms have high specification equipment, most of which have been recently upgraded.

We are fully committed to CPD and encourage ongoing training.

Experience is desirable, although newly qualified sonographers will be considered.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Robert Kent, Consultant Sonographer.

Main duties of the job

To produce high quality diagnostic ultrasound reports, which make a positive contribution to patient management.

Application of clinical governance to ultrasound technique and practice to include regular development and improvement of both application and service through evidence‑based practice.

To safely and effectively operate ultrasound equipment.

Maintain high standards whilst working under pressure.

Participate in audit, quality improvement and continuing professional development.

To deal effectively with unpredictable patient demands and to maintain the high level of concentration required for performing and reporting ultrasound procedures.

To perform regular quality assurance checks on equipment and troubleshoot potential equipment problems.

Document equipment malfunctions and report to the Ultrasound Manager.

To regularly carry out clinical audit and participate in clinical trials, research and development.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre‑employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester‑Le‑Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI‑generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up‑to‑date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be one of a team of sonographers accountable for the delivery of a high quality ultrasound service.

To provide high standards of patient care in a safe, clean and tidy working environment, observing all Trust and departmental policies and to maintain professional and personal standards. Also required to deal with difficult and potentially aggressive patients and their relatives. To effectively manage unpredictable patient demands.

To provide a full ultrasound scanning and reporting service for in patients, outpatients and GP referrals, identifying pathologies and reporting diagnoses and/or suggesting other imaging as required.

To supervise Radiographer assistants in their activities within the Ultrasound suite.

To contribute to the ultrasound training of others including radiographers, radiology registrars and various other doctors as required.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Technical expertise
• Ability to work autonomously
• Wide range of scanning examinations
• Ability to question reason for referral
• Knowledge of Radiology Information systems
• Ability to adapt to new technology
• Evidence of previous research and audit
• Responds well to change
• Will continue to improve performance
• Accountable
• Knowledge of the interface of the information systems
• Proven teaching abilities

Qualifications

• DMU/PGD
• Desire to Progress
• MSC US

Special Requirements

• Willing to lead by example
• Flexible
• Caring

Statutory Registration

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Evidence of CPD
• Able to compose own reports
• Workflow organisation on any scale

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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata