Sonographer (general and obstetric)

Tal; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's Ultrasound Department at Yeovil Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer to join a supportive, patient-focused team. The role covers obstetric, gynaecological and general ultrasound examinations across acute and community settings with autonomous reporting.

You will perform a wide range of scans, provide expert diagnostic reports, mentor students and colleagues, contribute to service development and partake in weekend and Bank Holiday sessions.

Qualifications

• Must have obstetric experience.
• UK professional registration with NHS.
• Evidence of post-qualification ultrasound experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and report a broad range of ultrasound examinations including general abdominal, obstetric and gynaecological, foetal anomaly scanning, nuchal screening, neonatal hips, DVT, carotid, testicular and MSK.
• Provide expert diagnostic reports and recommendations to clinicians.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care, including in sensitive and complex situations.
• Support and mentor students, junior colleagues and multidisciplinary team members.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Participate in weekend and Bank Holiday ultrasound services.

Skills

Supervisory skills

NHS experience

Foetal anomaly scanning

Nuchal scanning

Doppler ultrasound

Testicular scanning

Abdominal scanning

Job description

Are you an experienced Sonographer looking for your next opportunity within a supportive, innovative and patient-focused team?

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practitioner Sonographer to join our friendly Ultrasound Department at Yeovil Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established service providing a comprehensive range of obstetric, gynaecological and general ultrasound examinations across both acute and community settings.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will undertake and report a wide variety of ultrasound investigations, delivering high-quality diagnostic services that support effective patient care and clinical decision-making.

The position is for 15 - 37.5 hours to be discussed with potential candidates at interview.

• Independently perform and report a broad range of ultrasound examinations including:
  • General abdominal ultrasound
  • Obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound
  • Foetal anomaly scanning
  • Nuchal translucency screening (training available if required)
  • Neonatal hip ultrasound
  • DVT, carotid, testicular and MSK examinations
• Provide expert diagnostic reports and recommendations to clinicians.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care, including in sensitive and complex situations.
• Support and mentor students, junior colleagues and multidisciplinary team members.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Participate in weekend and Bank Holiday ultrasound services.

If you're an experienced Sonographer looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a team committed to delivering outstanding ultrasound services across Somerset.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Please see attached the full job description for the role for further details.
It is essential that the successful candidate has obstetric experience.

Experience

Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills
NHS experience
Previous foetal anomaly, hips and abdominal scanning.
Nuchal scanning
Doppler experience and testicular scanning
Post qualification experience

Additional Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Alison Collins

[e-mail]

01823343281

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 7

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

1 Year(s)

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time