Sonographer

Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a motivated Sonographer to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing obstetric and general ultrasound examinations with a strong focus on service delivery. Candidates should have relevant postgraduate qualifications, NHS experience, and excellent communication skills. The Trust values staff development and offers a variety of benefits, including a flexible working environment. The position is Band 7, with a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710.

Benefits

Flexible working

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Recent proven NHS experience performing Ultrasound examinations.
• Experience in small parts and paediatric ultrasound is advantageous.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report ultrasound examinations across various disciplines.
• Work closely with the Obstetric teams to provide exceptional care.
• Maintain high-quality reports to advise clinicians on patient management.

Skills

Ultrasound examinations

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

Pg Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

Pg Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Professional registration

Job description

Job Summary

Do you want to work for a Sonography Service that excels in its service delivery and benefits from impressive equipment standards?

Then we would love for you to join our dynamic and supportive team of multi-disciplinary Sonographers here at SFT. We are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated and professional sonographer to join our team. You can be either a general medical or obstetric sonographer or both.

You will get the opportunity to perform all obstetric including Nuchal scans, general abdominal, gynaecological ultrasound examinations at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and peripheral sites, working in line with Band 7 expectations in all areas of practice.

Our purpose built Diagnostic Ultrasound department has a fleet of flag ship GE equipment, a successful, more than 10 years, rolling Sonographer training program, 7 day affable Radiologist support and dedicated Interventional Ultrasound facilities.

Our refurbished Antenatal clinic is based adjacent to the antenatal clinic, providing Antenatal care to approximately 3500 women a year and has state of the art Canon and GE equipment in a 4 bed unit, providing an interdisciplinary fusion of Radiographer, Nurse and Midwife Sonographer led services.

Main Duties of the Job

As an Obstetric Sonographer, you will be an integral part of the maternity service and work closely with the Obstetric teams to provide exceptional care to all patients. This includes working alongside the ANC Screening team and FMC to deliver the FASP & achieve all KPI's within your practice.

As a General Medical Sonographer, you will be a strong team player, working as part of team undertaking a wide range of examinations. The Radiologists at MPH are approachable with an eagerness to facilitate learning and development to providing exceptional service to all patients.

You’ll perform and report ultrasound examinations across both disciplines to a high standard in a professional manner, working within departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for your own practice. Reports are expected to be of high quality providing advice on future patient management to other clinicians.

Excellent communication skills are essential within both spheres, you will be expected to adapt your style of communication to meet the needs of a variety of situations, some of which can be distressing.

About Us

You will be a part of a team of amiable, diverse and multi disciplinary Sonographers who understand the challenges of the role and the importance of supporting each other. At SFT as well as taking pride in caring for our patients, we prioritise taking care of and developing our staff!

Somerset has a thriving rural community served from several modern purpose-built Community Hospital sites currently in Minehead, Bridgwater, Glastonbury, Wellington and Chard, with further ultrasound facilities at the state of the art CDC on the outskirts of Taunton.

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan, there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted 05 January 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 7

Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 184-OL-PU-2635

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA

Job Description

Is this the ideal role for you?

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated General or Obstetric Sonographer then we would love to hear from you.

Experience in small parts and paediatric ultrasound would be advantageous as would experience of working within the Saving Babies lives care bundle and Nuchal Translucency scanning.

None of these are essential as additional support and training can be given as required, to the right applicant.

You will need to be flexible in your working, adaptable to change and looking to become part of a successful team.

We encourage and welcome informal calls and visits so please get in touch with the Lead Sonographers, Jodie (Obstetric) & Caragh (General), if you would like to find out more.

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Pg Certificate in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited)
• Pg Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited)
• Professional registration

Desirable

• Driving licence with access to a vehicle with business insurance as travelling required to and from outlying sites

Experience

Essential

• Recent proven NHS experience performing Ultrasound examinations

Desirable

• Current developments in the NHS and their likely impact on imaging provision.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA

Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/