Vascular Sonographer

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust as a Band 7 Vascular Sonographer. In this part-time role, you'll provide expert care in diagnostic vascular ultrasound. We're looking for an experienced practitioner who can work independently while integrating with our team, maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have previously worked in the NHS or similar.
• Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent required.
• Evidence of CPD and a strong understanding of Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform vascular ultrasound investigations including carotid artery and DVT assessments.
• Make clinical judgments and report findings.
• Ensure patient dignity and confidentiality during procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Ultrasound Skills

Teamwork

IT Skills

Education

Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

HCPC Registration

Job description

Go back Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Vascular Sonographer

The closing date is 03 July 2025

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 Vascular Sonographer to join our small but busy team within the Cardio-Respiratory and Vascular Diagnostics department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is a permanent part-time post offering 22.5 hours per week supporting core hours of the service which runs between 08:00 - 18:00 hrs Monday - Friday.

The successful candidate must have worked as a highly specialised ultrasound practitioner and hold a wealth of experience and knowledge to provide and facilitate an expert level of care to patients. Experience in vascular ultrasound is desirable although candidates highly experienced in general ultrasound would be considered and full training given. NHS Vascular STP trainees due to graduate this year (summer 2025) will also be considered for a band 6 position with progression to band 7 following registration with the HCPC and a preceptorship period.

You will be expected to independently perform and report on a range of diagnostic vascular ultrasound investigations, including carotid artery scans, arterial scans, aneurysm surveillance, ABPIs, venous insufficiency studies and assessment for DVT on both upper and lower limbs.

The post holder will be expected to share clinical duties with other members of the vascular sonography team as well as exercising a high degree of autonomous working, taking direct responsibility for management of workload on a daily basis.

Main duties of the job

Provide highly quality vascular investigations on a variety of patients in situations where manual dexterity and physical fitness may be challenged, respecting the rights of dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Show competency in the use of Philips EPIQ Elite ultrasound equipment, optimising image quality and diagnostic yield sometimes in ergonomically challenging conditions.

Make clinical judgements and critical decisions using knowledge, skills and experience.

Vet requests for diagnostic investigations, demonstrating confidence to recognise the urgency of ultrasound requests and prioritise workload accordingly.

Interpret findings and provide a concise, formal diagnostic report in accordance local protocols and SOP's, using discretion to work outside of these when clinically needed.

Take responsibility for uploading of reports and communication of the results to clinicians and other members of the vascular team.

Take responsibility for ensuring results are appropriately acted upon in cases where urgent notification of unusual/adverse results is required.

Understand and record the limitations of the examination and own interpretation, asking for a second opinion if required.

Work in dimmed light or poor lighting environment with frequent requirement for intense concentration.

Perform clinical examinations on patients who are often frail or acutely ill, or where there is frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions (body fluids, foul linen etc).

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job responsibilities

Duties listed above but please see job description and person specification for a more detailed overview of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Must have previously worked in the NHS or in a private diagnostic ultrasound service in the UK
• Either the Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, or the Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent specific ultrasound qualification)
• Evidence of CPD and post graduate learning . Must demonstrate ability to identify own educational and development needs.
• Demonstrate previous participation in clinical audit
• A good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation within the workplace

Skills

• Display evidence of good reporting skills- vocabulary, grammar. Able to construct reports of a high standard.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, combined with ability to work under pressure.
• A strong team player but must be able to work independently.
• Must have broad range of ultrasound skills and experience
• Good basic IT skills and computer literacy
• A broad range of ultrasound experience in a student capacity (for newly qualified Band 6 applicants
• Understanding of NHS performance metrics
• Experience of teaching

Registration

• Must be HCPC registered or equivalent

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.

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