Sonographer - 15 hours

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading reproductive healthcare charity is seeking an experienced Sonographer for its Birmingham unit to perform obstetric and gynaecological scans. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of experience post-certification and a client-focused mindset. You will support a team, mentor staff, and maintain high standards in ultrasound practices. This position offers competitive pay ranging from £52,000 to £60,000 per annum pro rata for 15 hours a week.

Benefits

34 days annual leave per year

Access to employee benefits through BHSF

Free private GP appointments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year since completion of PG Cert in Medical Ultrasound.
• Registered with a professional body, either the NMC or HCPC.
• Experience in Early Pregnancy Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality obstetric and gynaecological scans.
• Support nurses and midwives by providing reassurance and practical advice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ultrasound scanning.

Skills

Obstetric ultrasound examinations

Gynaecological ultrasound examinations

Teaching and training

Client-focused approach

Good organisational skills

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

Registered Adult Nurse or Midwife

Job description

Go back British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Sonographer - 15 hours

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Are you a sonographer looking for a new role where you can use your specialist knowledge of obstetrics & gynaecology ultrasound?

We're looking for an experienced Sonographer to join our Clinical Teams working in our unit in Birmingham Central. This is for 15 hours per week on Mondays and Tuesdays.

As a sonographer at BPAS, you will be performing high-quality obstetric dating scans as well as gynaecological scans to assess for RPOC. The main focus of the role consists of early pregnancy/dating scans but also dating in the second trimester performing HC measurements to determine a gestational age & post-treatment checks.

About you:

You will be a qualified sonographer or registered Adult Nurse or Midwife but must possess a minimum Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound qualification. You'll have a minimum of 1 years experience since the completion of your Post Graduate Certification and will be registered with a professional body, either the NMC or HCPC.

You'll be client-focused & someone who considers themselves a team player. As subject matter experts, you will be expected to advise, support & occasionally mentor BPAS Nurses or Midwives who have undertaken a basic CASE-accredited Ultrasound course, should they require a second opinion or input from a more qualified Ultrasound practitioner.

We are also looking for:

Experience of participating in audits

Ability to perform obstetric ultrasound examinations

Teaching and training experience

Main duties of the job

To ensure that high standards of Ultrasound scans are undertaken at BPAS

Support nurses and midwives by providing reassurance and practical advice surrounding Ultrasound scanning

Ensure that clinical policies and guidelines are adhered to at all times

Support the Lead Sonographer and the Ultrasound Facilitators in managing an effective Ultrasound service

To maintain up-to-date knowledge of Ultrasound scanning

Aid the Lead Sonographer and Ultrasound Facilitators with undertaking investigations surrounding DATIX and serious incidents

About us

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.

Working with us:

Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:

• 34 days annual leave per year
• You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.

BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.

Job responsibilities

A full job/person specification along with our terms and conditions (including salary information) can be found on the right hand side of the advert and are available for you to download and review.

Further information:

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications that reflect the skills and experience required for the role. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

If you have any questions about the role, the process, or require adjustments to support your application, please don't hesitate to get in touch - we're happy to help.

Hours: 15 hours per week on Mondays and Tuesdays | 08:30-16:30

Salary: £52,000 - £60,000 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience

Location:BPAS Birmingham Central - first floor, Guildhall Buildings, 12 Navigation Street, Birmingham B2 4BT

Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!

The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year since completion of PG Cert
• Clinical Supervisor / assessor of trainee sonographers
• Participation in audit / research
• Evidence of personal / professional development
• Experience of working in Early Pregnancy Assessment

General

• Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
• Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
• Please state your NMC / HCPC PIN if applicable
• Please state your renewal date
• This role is for 15 hours per week on Mondays and Tuesdays (08:30-16:30) at our unit in Birmingham Central. Can you commit to this working pattern?
• Please provide any further information in support of your application

Knowledge and Skills

• Practical knowledge of performing gynecological and obstetric Ultrasound scans.
• Up to date technical knowledge with regards to Ultrasound and equipment
• Ability to perform obstetric and gynecological Ultrasound examinations
• Good organisational skills
• Ability / patience to teach others

Qualifications

• Registered Radiographer or Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 / Midwife
• PG Cert in Medical Ultrasound (to include obstetrics and gynaecology) or PG Dip in Medical Ultrasound
• Registered with a professional body
• Recognised professional teaching qualification

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.

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

£52,000 to £60,000 a yearpro rata - Depending on skills & experience