Sonographer – Band 7 and Band 6–7 Development Role

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital is seeking experienced Sonographers for its Imaging Department. Roles include Band 6-7 positions with developmental opportunities for trainees. Successful candidates will undertake a postgraduate certificate, working across diverse modalities including MSK, obstetrics, and abdominal imaging. The hospital offers flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On-site nursery (chargeable)

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Must be a state registered healthcare professional.
• Experience in ultrasound across multiple specialties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality ultrasound images autonomously.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to provide diagnostic ultrasound services.
• Deputise for section head when required.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Interventional procedures

Patient-centered care

Clinical teamwork

Education

Postgraduate qualification in medical ultrasound

Job description

Sonographer – Band 7 and Band 6–7 Development Role

Department Imaging

Band 6-7 £37,338 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours 37.5 hours all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Location: Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) & CDC Sites (Whitehouse Park and Lloyds Court)

MKUH is a district general hospital operating across three sites in Milton Keynes. Our Imaging Department delivers a vital diagnostic service for the Trust, encompassing ultrasound, CT, MRI, DEXA, mammography, general x-ray, and interventional radiology.

Band 7 Sonographer (Full Time)

We invite applications from experienced sonographers looking to expand their clinical and leadership skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team across our acute hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) sites, delivering high-quality, patient-centred ultrasound services.

Band 6–7 Sonographer Development Post (Trainee Opportunity)

We are also offering a rare and exciting opportunity for individuals looking to train as a sonographer. This developmental post is aimed at midwives, nurses, radiographers, other allied health professionals, and individuals with a suitable degree and a genuine interest in ultrasound.

Applications are welcome from qualified professionals and those eligible to undertake a postgraduate qualification in medical ultrasound.

Interview 23, 24 July 2025

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

• To work as a qualified sonographer who is a state registered healthcare professional confident and competent to autonomously produce high quality ultrasound images and reports in two or more areas below:
  
  

General abdominal ultrasound (including small parts)

Vascular ultrasound (i.e., DVT scanning)

Musculo-skeletal ultrasound

Breast ultrasound

Ultrasound guided interventional procedures

Gynaecological ultrasound (Transabdominal and Transvaginal)

Obstetric ultrasound (including 20-week anomaly scans and Nuchal Translucency scans for the Fetal anomaly screening programme and Growth scans, Early pregnancy scans and Dating scans)

• To be part of a team that provides diagnostic ultrasound scanning and reporting services for referrals made to the acute hospital site and the community diagnostic centres operated by MKUH NHS FT.
• To assist in the day to day running of the ultrasound department by working collaboratively with the ultrasound section head sonographers, wider sonographer team, clinical support and admin and clerical teams.
• When required, the post holder will need to deputise for a specific section head sonographer. This will encompass line management responsibility for operational service delivery, human and financial resource management.
  
  

'Allied Health Professionals experience a high diverse and equal work environment, supporting this with 8.33 out of 10.’ (NHS Staff Survey 2024).

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  
  

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Susan McGowan Job title: Non-Ionising Radiation Operational Lead Email address: [e-mail]

Band 7: This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career and gain further experience across a wide range of ultrasound specialities, including MSK, interventional, vascular, obstetrics, gynaecology, and abdominal imaging.

Band 6-7: Successful applicants will undertake a fully funded 12-month postgraduate certificate in medical ultrasound, supported by our experienced team. The training will be delivered across all MKUH sites, with mentoring from specialist sonographers in various modalities.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Susan McGowan, Non-Ionising Radiation Operational Lead

Email: [e-mail]

Gemma Osborne, Section Head Sonographer Gynae Ultrasound

Email: [e-mail], or

Kiley Dashwood, Section Head Sonographer MSK and Abdominal Ultrasound Email: [e-mail]