Sonographer

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursery facilities

CPD support

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting for a Main area Sonographer Grade Band 7 on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The post rotates between City Hospital, QMC, Treatment Centre and the Community Diagnostic Centre, offering varied experience across obstetric and non-obstetric imaging.

The role requires a Band 7 sonographer who can contribute to a high-quality ultrasound service, with CPD encouraged and opportunities for career development, within a supportive multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• To be qualified to perform ultrasound examinations, independently performing and independently providing a diagnostic report on a minimum of 95% of all examinations.
• CPD is actively encouraged and supported.
• Post Grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound required or equivalent

Responsibilities

• To undertake ultrasound within your area of specialty.
• To maintain a high standard of work and to strive for continual improvements in Ultrasound standards and patient care.
• To obtain high quality diagnostic images.
• Triage workflow and patients in the area within which they are working by collaborating with colleagues to maximize departmental efficiency.
• Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a motivated, experienced individual to provide professional and clinical expertise within our Obstetric and Non Obstetric Ultrasound services.

Skills

Independent ultrasound practice

Team collaboration

Prioritisation

Education

B.Sc.Hons in Diagnostic Radiography

Post Grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

CPD commitment

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

Main area Sonographer Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months) Hours 37.5 hours per week (Consideration for full time and part time requests) Job ref 164-8049878-A

Site Nottingham City Hospital/QMC/TC/CDC Town Nottingham Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

This role is for a band 7 Sonographer rotating between the City campus, Treatment Centre ,QMC campus and the Community Diagnostic Centre due to open in 2027. A great opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced team and develop new skills in a busy department.

NUH provides both Obstetric and non-Obstetric services across the 4 current sites which includes GP (AQP), outpatients, DVT /vascular, and inpatient scanning, and a gynaecological scanning service for the Nottingham Treatment Centre.

There are 3 Ultrasound Clinical Specialists who will support and guide you during your induction period and beyond.

The Ultrasound Department is open between 8am-6pm Monday-Friday with potential additional lists at the weekend.

You will be accountable to the Ultrasound Modality Manager and the Diagnostic Pathway Assistant General Managerfor Ultrasound, and as part of this role, you will work with a team of Sonographers', Radiologists and other specialties within NUH to ensure a high quality Ultrasound service to our customers.

The Ultrasound team are well established, dedicated and professional. They are a diverse group of people with a broad range of skills and experience.

It is a highly paced and intense environment however you will be given the skills and knowledge to manage this effectively. There will be opportunities to advance both your practice and career prospects.

CPD is actively encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

To undertake ultrasound within your area of specialty.

To maintain a high standard of work and to strive for continual improvements in Ultrasound standards and patient care.

Toobtain high quality diagnostic images

Triage workflow and patients in the area within which they are working by collaborating with colleagues to maximize departmental efficiency.

To establish and maintain a good working relationship with other members of staff and disciplines.

The Ultrasound service within Radiology, is part of the Specialist Clinical Services care Group.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a motivated, experienced individual to provide professional and clinical expertise within our Obstetric and Non Obstetric Ultrasound services.

As part of our experienced team, you will need to share clinical knowledge, provide teaching, and mentor and support staffduring Ultrasound training.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

There areNursery facilities located on each NUH campus.

Nottingham is a friendly City with excellent leisure facilities, shops and beautiful countryside within easy reach.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be qualified to perform ultrasound examinations, independently performing and independently providing a diagnostic report on a minimum of 95% of all examinations.

The post holder will be required to work at the sites below:

• City Hospital Campus,
• Queens Medical Centre Campus
• Nottingham Treatment Centre

To perform high quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provide a concise detailed report of the findings in accordance with the departmental protocols and procedures.

To explain procedures to patients in a manner that facilitates their full understanding of the examination, and to ensure that informed consent is obtained.

Effectively communicate the scan findings to the patient, having a caring attitude, display empathy and provide support when needed.

Effectively communicate scan findings to clinicians.

Maintain a good standard of self-discipline and follow NUH Values and Behaviours policy.

Assist the Ultrasound Modality manager in the management of the service as requested.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• B.Sc.Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent professional body
• Demonstrates a commitment to their own professional development and has evidence of CPD
• Post Grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Experience

• To be able to work independently in all obstetric ultrasound
• To be able to work independently in all General Medical ultrasound and all associated scans.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Is open to suggestions, ideas and new working practices with a team approach.
• The ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Recognises own role as part of an effective team.
• The ability to perform and report gynaecology ultrasound

Communication and relationship

• Good communication skills and be able to liaise with ward staff, referring clinician and other medical staff
• Demonstrates ability to convey confidential information with sensitivity and discretion
• Ability to forge great working relationships with those around them.

Analytical and Judgement skill

• To demonstrate an ability to recognize own limitations and when to seek a 2nd opinion
• Able to use judgment to make decisions in order to solve problems / enquiries
• Works in line with standard procedures.
• Works within prescribed deadlines
• Ability to understand the need for confidentiality.
• Ensure patients are kept informed at all times.

Planning and organisation skil

• Able to concentrate in a very busy environment.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and a conscientious approach to work
• Shows willingness to assist / help others within the team
• To be ready to begin work promptly at the designated commencement time of their duty
• To be able to triage the departmental workload in collaboration with other staff members.

Physical skills

• Lifting & handling of patients
• Moving of ultrasound machines around hospital
• Physical skills and precision are required to perform a range of ultrasound examinations including excellent hand eye co-ordination. Essential sensory skills would be sight touch and hearing. In addition, there is a need for dexterity manipulation accuracy and keyboard skills
• Sit/stand for long periods whilst scanning, sometimes in a restricted and/or unnatural position

Other requirements specific to

• Flexible approach to working (early starts, weekends, evenings, across campus)
• Commitment to support the Trust’s Values
• Occasional lone working, not exclusively related to staffing issues and sickness absence
• Displays self-confidence, innovation and a positive image.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

ID and Right to work checks : NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.


• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.