Sonographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Sonographer within the Radiology department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves working within a fantastic ultrasound team, undertaking a variety of scans including general, vascular, musculoskeletal, interventional, and paediatrics. The successful candidate will join the ultrasound rota and work across all service sites, including CDC sites, with an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley.
Essential criteria
- To have evidenced experience within ultrasound imaging areas
- Computer Literacy
- Manual Handling Skills- of patients and equipment
- Knowledge and skills
- Experience in a wide range of ultrasound examinations
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Independent reporting skills
- Evidence of active CPD
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post
Desirable criteria
- Experience of developing working relationships
- Experience of clinical audit and research
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
- HCPC registration or other relevant regulatory body
- Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
- Masters in Medical Ultrasound
- To have evidenced experience within ultrasound imaging areas
- Computer Literacy
- Manual Handling Skills- of patients and equipment
- Knowledge and skills
- Experience in a wide range of ultrasound examinations
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Independent reporting skills
- Evidence of active CPD
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post
- Experience of developing working relationships
- Experience of clinical audit and research
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
- HCPC registration or other relevant regulatory body
- Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
- Masters in Medical Ultrasound
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sonographer
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Band 7 Sonographer to work within the fantastic ultrasound team where a variety of work is undertaken. We provide ultrasound scans in the following areas: general, vascular, musculoskeletal, interventional and paediatrics.
There will be an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley. The successful candidate will join the ultrasound rota for STHFT and work across all ultrasound service sites, including CDC sites. Successful candidates will be an employee of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and managed as per the governance arrangements currently in place for Radiology and the organisation.
Our mission is to deliver seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology Department has multiple ultrasound scanners on several sites including The James Cook University Hospital. Friarage Hospital, One Life, Redcar Primary Care, Guisborough and Stockton sites. A weekend service is also provided at James Cook site currently.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
**South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees
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