Sonographer | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a motivated sonographer to join its ultrasound department. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, work flexibly in a multidisciplinary team, and participate in weekend rotas. This position supports personal development with a friendly team in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Relocation packages available

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with a commitment to personal development.
• Experience in ultrasound scanning for inpatients, outpatients, and GP referrals.
• Ability to participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Responsibilities

• Organise workload according to demand.
• Provide high-quality patient care and maintain service efficiency.
• Participate in flexible working arrangements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated sonographer to work within our friendly ultrasound department.

We are a forward thinking department, committed to training, encouraging and supporting personal development. We have 2 lead sonographers in place across the Trust to support the sonographers and help develop the ultrasound service. We are a small, friendly department who are hoping to recruit a new member of staff to support our department. Relocation packages can be discussed.

Responsibilities

• You will be a flexible team player with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• You will be required to organise your workload according to demand, scanning inpatients, outpatients and GP referrals.
• We expect a high quality of patient care to maintain our efficient and cost effective service.
• The Ultrasound department operates 7 day working. You will be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota. The service supports flexible working arrangements; the majority of our team contribute to extended days through flexible contracts.
• Although based at the Furness General Hospital, you will be required to provide cover at all Trust Sites as the service requires.

About the sites

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Additional information

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.