Sonographer Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Antistatique; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic sonographer to join their dynamic Ultrasound team in Dorchester. The ideal candidate will have professional registration and experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. The role includes participation in staff training and development, contributing to high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC/NMC registration and experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound.
• Evidence of working in an NHS ultrasound department is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of student sonographers and staff training in ultrasound.
• Provide a full range of obstetric ultrasound including fetal medicine.

Skills

Communication

Education

PG Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated sonographer to join our busy, dynamic, and friendly Ultrasound team.

All applicants must have professional registration (HCPC/NMC or equivalent) and hold the PG Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and, as a minimum, experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. Due to current training and service commitments, we are unable to provide additional training required to conform to FASP guidelines. It would be ideal if the applicant has evidence of working in an NHS ultrasound department.

We are committed to the continuous improvement of our services and to the training and development of our staff. We have an established preceptorship for newly qualified Sonographers and a structured induction programme for new staff. We support continuous professional development, including MSc, core, and negotiated specialist modules to develop skills and extend the scope of practice (e.g., MSK, Head and Neck, and Paediatrics). We are also looking to expand the number of advanced practitioner roles to support service development.

Informal visits and discussions are welcomed. For further information, please contact Alison Bromley, Lead Sonographer, at 01305 254530.

The obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound service is based in the Maumbury Outpatient department, where a full range of obstetric ultrasound, including fetal medicine, is performed. We also support one-stop clinics for gynaecology. This is a dynamic, cohesive unit with excellent support from sonographers and multidisciplinary team colleagues.

The general medical ultrasound service is based in the Diagnostic Imaging Department, where a variety of general, small parts, vascular, MSK, and elastography ultrasound examinations are performed by sonographers and Consultant Radiologists.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on creating a positive culture for our staff. We strive to foster a fair, inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high-quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from under-represented groups.

Dorset County Hospital is located in the heart of the Dorset countryside, only 7 miles from the Jurassic Coast. The Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services to a population of around 250,000 across Weymouth, Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset, and Purbeck.

You will be expected to participate in the development of student sonographers and staff training in ultrasound. The Radiology department achieved QSI accreditation in 2020, which has been maintained, supporting our high-quality service.

The post is based at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester, with participation in community-wide ultrasound services and weekend cover expected.

This advert closes on Sunday, 15 June 2025.

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