Sonographer

Popular Plumbing and Heating Corp; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Sonographer to join their team at New Cross Hospital. This role involves performing a variety of ultrasound examinations and contributing to the training of junior staff. Applicants should possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound and be committed to delivering excellent patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Must have a Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
• Experience in NHS or large organization is essential.
• Desirable: Qualification in at least two ultrasound disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality ultrasound services, including cross-site work.
• Perform scans independently, prioritizing workload and communicating results.
• Train and assess students, ensuring high professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Ultrasound imaging

Diagnostic skills

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Tools

RIS/PACS systems

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Job Summary

The Ultrasound departments at New Cross and Cannock Hospitals care for a range of patients including outpatients, inpatients, the acutely unwell, and antenatal patients. We currently have 16 Ultrasound machines at the New Cross Site and a further 4 new ultrasound rooms in the Community Diagnostic Centre in Cannock Chase Hospital.

You will work alongside an innovative team of professionals, performing a wide range of Ultrasound examinations including Obstetrics, Gynaecology, General Abdominal, MSK, and Vascular. As a major teaching hospital, you will also be actively involved in providing support, guidance, and training to junior members of staff and trainees.

We are passionate about providing excellent patient care, and as a reporting sonographer, you will be an integral part of the patient’s journey through radiology. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities for postgraduate training and advanced learning/development.

Previous experience in these areas is desirable but not essential. We support development and training for radiographers interested in these specialties, with Annex 21 of Agenda for Change applying in such cases.

You must have a Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification in Medical Ultrasound.

Hours will include weekends and Bank Holidays.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality ultrasound services, including cross-site and cross-specialty work (Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Fetal Medicine Unit).
• Perform scans independently to a high diagnostic standard, prioritize workload, and communicate results effectively to clinicians and patients.
• Maintain professional standards, undertake CPD, and contribute to audits.
• Train, supervise, and assess students, trainees, and clinicians in ultrasound.

About Us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, committed to diversity, quality care, and continuous improvement. We are rated 'Good' by CQC and have received awards for diversity and inclusion and as a top employer.

We offer flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.

Details

• Date posted: 19 June 2025
• Band 7, Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Location: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton

Job Responsibilities

• Justify and authorize ultrasound requests per protocols and guidelines.
• Explain procedures to patients, ensuring informed consent.
• Perform general and specialized ultrasounds, adapting to patient needs.
• Interpret complex images, differentiate findings, and report accurately.
• Prioritize and organize workload efficiently.
• Provide support and guidance to staff, promote best practices, and ensure high standards of environment and equipment hygiene.
• Maintain flexibility for extended hours and weekend work.
• Supervise and assess learners, promote continuous improvement, and maintain professional development.
• Operate RIS/PACS systems and act as a role model.

Person Specification

• Essential: A Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent in Medical Ultrasound, NHS experience in a large organization.
• Desirable: Qualification in at least two ultrasound disciplines, experience teaching students/trainees.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and UK professional registration requirements.