Ultrasound Practitioner | Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in North Shields seeks a qualified sonographer to perform patient imaging and manage their care pathways. Responsibilities include conducting ultrasound scans, providing detailed reports, and ensuring communication with appropriate clinicians. Candidates must have completed a postgraduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound and be capable of independent practice. This position supports a multidisciplinary team approach.

Qualifications

• Completion of the postgraduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound.
• Autonomous practice with minimal input from consultant medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical caseload except for complex interventions.
• Manage patient pathways and provide comprehensive reports.
• Communicate distressing news effectively to patients.
• Ensure QA of technical equipment for patient safety.

Education

Postgraduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

Overview

To work as a sonographer within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, having completed the post graduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound, becoming an autonomous practitioner contributing to the sonographer‑led service.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all of the required clinical caseload of the Trust other than the most complex interventions carried out by medical staff members.
• Manage the patient pathway associated with individual referrals, provide a comprehensive report of findings (seeking appropriate advice if required) and ensure communication to appropriate clinicians.
• Take responsibility for image archiving and electronic data management generated during the procedure.
• Effectively communicate distressing and unexpected news to patients using empathy, respect and tact.
• Develop professional knowledge base for external consultation and work as a team with a multi‑disciplinary approach.
• Ensure technical equipment QA and safe operation for patient use.
• Model compassionate and inclusive leadership to foster a collective leadership culture across teams and departments.

Qualifications

Completion of the postgraduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound. Autonomous practice with minimal input from consultant medical staff.

Desirable Qualities

• Independent scanning experience in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, GenMed and Musculoskeletal areas.

Location

Base site vacancies at North Tyneside General Hospital. The Trust covers three major locality hospitals (North Tyneside, Wansbeck, Hexham and The Northumbria) and several community hospitals and clinics, providing a large geographical area of service.

Application Information

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications has been received. For secondment roles, ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed all required documentation prior to application, to avoid delay in the process.

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.