Sonographer

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Sonographer to join our team, rotating between RSH, PRH, and the newly created CDC in Telford. You will work autonomously in both acute and community ultrasound settings with a remit spanning gynaecological, abdominal, and small parts, plus potential MSK or vascular interests.

HCPC registered with DMU/CASE-accredited ultrasound training, you will deliver high-quality scans, contribute to service development, and participate in

Qualifications

• Diploma/BSc in Radiography
• CASE Accredited (or CASE Accredited equivalent) DMU/ PgDip in Medical Ultrasound
• Registration with the HCPC
• Experience of working within the NHS as a Sonographer
• Teaching qualification

Responsibilities

• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work.
• Develop and maintain skills to perform a varied range of unsupervised scans as detailed in the job summary.
• Issue an independent report and instigate follow up procedures e.g. abdominal x-rays, follow up scans.
• Suggest specialist referral or other investigations.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of procedures.
• Skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and informed consent with a wide variety of patients.
• Occasionally prepare sterile trolleys for biopsies, aspirations and drainages and assist during these procedures.

Skills

Autonomous scanning

Patient communication

Clinical governance

Education

DMU/PgDip in Medical Ultrasound

Diploma/BSc in Radiography

HCPC registration

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Sonographer

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 16 November 2026

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, hard working and progressive Non-Obstetric Ultrasound team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

This post will include rotation between The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH), The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (PRH) and the newly created Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Telford.

We are looking for a self-motivated and well organised Sonographer with proven ability to work autonomously. As an experienced and competent Sonographer, you will understand the need for a caring and compassionate approach along with attention to detail. You will play a key role in the delivery of a quality ultrasound service in both acute and community settings.

The required skill mix includes gynaecological, abdominal and small parts. In addition, specialist interest in MSK, neck sonography, paediatrics or vascular scanning would be desirable. Clinical development is encouraged, and we currently provide in-house training in neo-natal head, neo-natal hip and soft tissue ultrasound and we are supporting role extension into a Sonographer led Neck FNA service and MSK injections.

You will have a DMU or PgDip (CASE accredited or CASE accredited equivalent) in Medical Ultrasound, be HCPC registered and be eligible to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
• To develop and maintain skills required to perform at an advanced level, a varied range of unsupervised scans as detailed in the job summary, resulting in a high quality of patient care.
• To issue an independent report and instigate certain follow up procedures i.e. Abdominal X-rays, follow up scans etc.
• To suggest specialist referral or other investigations.
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of procedures.
• Skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent will be used with a wide variety of patients. Barriers to effective communication will be evident e.g. Infants,patients with learning difficulties, dementia, pain and fear.
• To occasionally prepare sterile trolleys for biopsies, aspirations and drainages and to assist during these procedures. Attention is paid to the safe disposal of used instruments including needles

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Diploma/BSc in Radiography
• CASE Accredited (or CASE Accredited equivalent) DMU/ PgDip in Medical Ultrasound
• Registration with the HCPC
• Experience of working within the NHS as a Sonographer
• Teaching qualification

Experience

• Experience as a general sonographer within the NHS
• Qualification and experience in vascular ultrasound, particularly DVT scanning and carotid duplex. In house training may be given if required.
• Qualification and experience in scanning necks/ testes/groins/MSK. In house training may be given if required

Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of general/vascular anatomy and ultrasound techniques
• In depth knowledge of disease processes and treatments
• A broad knowledge of anatomy and physiology, implications and treatment of a wide range of pathologies

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearper annum/pro rota