Sonographer

Transformation Unit; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27–33 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Stockport Credit Union

Job summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced sonographer to join our Ultrasound team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role is 30 hours per week, with a typical pattern Monday to Friday, and requires CASE-accredited ultrasound qualifications and HCPC registration.

We value a supportive team environment and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to contribute to a multispecialty imaging service in Stockport.

Qualifications

• Must hold CASE-accredited ultrasound qualification.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom with HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• 12-month fixed post of 30 hours per week (Mon-Fri).
• Work within the ultrasound team covering obstetrics, gynaecology and general medicine.
• Carry out a range of ultrasound examinations using Canon machines.
• Participate in ongoing education, MDT meetings and updates.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Teamwork

Communication

Education

CASE-accredited ultrasound qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Main area Ultrasound Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (12 Month Fixed Post (Maternity cover)) Job ref 362-AHP7RADI-10-26

Employer Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Stepping Hill Hospital Town Stockport Salary £47,810 - £54,710 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

Sonographer

Band 7

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.

Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.

In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples.

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment

As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced enthusiastic and highly motivated sonographer to join our friendly, forward thinking ultrasound team here at Stockport on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and friendly team, providing our patient's with a high standard of care. Many types of ultrasound examinations are carried out by the team including general medical necks and DVT assessment, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, neonatal hips, neonatal heads, and musculoskeletal. We also scan as part of an Early Pregnancy clinic. We have top of the range Canon machines throughout the departments. All of this within close proximity to the beautiful Peak District.

Typical working day is 08:45 - 17:00 Monday - Friday.

Ideally the candidate would be willing to work Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Applicants must hold a recognised CASE accredited ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom with HCPC/NMC/ equivalent registration. Due to current training commitments we are not able to consider applicants with qualifications which are not CASE-accredited and where further training would be required to conform to FASP guidelines.

Main duties of the job

Ideally this will be 12 month fixed post of 30 hours a week covering Monday through to Friday, 22.5 hours will be considered.

We have an excellent track record for lifelong learning; dedicated quarterly update/clinical meetings, internal and external courses are actively encouraged, along side attending local MDT meetings when able.

The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team but also independently. Obs, gynae and gen med is ideally preferred but not essential. Excellent communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills together with a caring and professional attitude are essential.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice 3033

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are a well staffed team of 18 sonographers with the majority undertaking obstetrics, gynaecology and general medicine examinations from various professional backgrounds which brings a positive attribute to the team.

Our women’s unit provides care for our Obstetric and Gynaecology patients.

We have 4 ultrasound rooms within the main department and a shared reporting area where support and opinions can be given and shared. We also have scan rooms in the early pregnancy unit and the ante-natal clinic.

The general medicine examinations are undertaken in the X-Ray department where we have 6 ultrasound rooms in which we both scan and report. This department is where we undertake general medicine, elastography, head and neck, MSK and vascular DVT examinations.

We also undertake infant hip and neonatal cranial ultrasound examinations within the paediatric setting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Please refer to the job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert for a more details.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• DCR or BSc (Hons) Radiography or other equivalent base proffessional qualification
• DMU or PgD/PgC in Medical/Obstetric Ultrasound
• State Registered with HCPC or other relevant professional body
• NT accreditation
• Evidence of involvement in Audit
• Evidence of previous study

Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of pathologies relevant to Ultrasound
• Current trends in Ultrasound
• Ergonomic working to reduce injury
• Evidence of additional personal development

Experience

• Experience across a wide range of Ultrasound examinations
• Good organisational skills
• Proven ability to work as a team player
• Flexible approach in assisting with the delivery of the Radiology service
• Experience of DVT assessment.
• Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills
• Managing other team members

Skills and ability

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• To be able to manage own workload, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Empathetic and compassionate patient communication skills
• Enthusiasm and desire to develop and undertake new skills and techniques
• Teaching skills
• To be sensitive to the needs of others
• Commitment to the department and colleagues

Work related circumstances

• To work flexibly across the Department
• Ability to manage change
• To participate in 7 day working when introduced.
• Neat and presentable appearance
• Willingness to take on additional duties as part of role development

Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.

From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications.
Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.

At the Trust we always adhere to the UK Visas and Immigration rules pertaining to right to work; candidates who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) citizenship are required to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to be eligible to apply for either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa which allows them to work in the UK, unless they have eligibility to work in the UK via another route.

To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a CoS from an employer, should carry out a self-assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting Work in the UK.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Application numbers

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.