Ultrasonographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic sonographer with a post-graduate certificate in obstetrics and gynaecology, preferably with DQASS accreditation for Nuchal scanning. The department offers a wide range of ultrasound services including MSK, abdominal/pelvic, neck, soft tissue, and gynaecological scans, as well as dedicated maternity ultrasound. The successful candidate will work autonomously, performing various ultrasound examinations and interpreting complex images to provide accurate diagnoses. The role supports continuous professional development and offers a learning environment within a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities
- To ensure the highest professional occupational standards are maintained at all times using a high level of specialist knowledge in line with local, regional and national guidelines where appropriate.
- To work autonomously performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, obstetrics and gynaecology.
- To provide accurate dating based on foetal ultrasound measurements in the pregnant woman - crucial to the calculation and confirmation of the expected date of delivery, and for the planning of antenatal care and tests.
- Participate in the provision of a screening service to detect foetal abnormalities, monitor growth in the "at risk" foetus and management of the multiple pregnancy. To have the sole responsibility for obstetric ultrasound examinations and reports, and to liaise directly with the obstetric clinician or midwife where appropriate.
- To use analytical and judgement skills to interpret highly complex images, accurately differentiating between normal and pathological findings. To advise clinicians directly when a delay may have a direct impact on morbidity and mortality.
Essential criteria
- A CASE accredited Post graduate qualification in medical ultrasound, Inclusive of obstetric and gynaecological scanning.
- Current and up to date registration through a medical body such as HCPC GMC or NMC or through voluntary register for clinical technologist
- Extensive experience within hospital US practice
- Demonstratable knowledge of a range of abnormalities and pathologies
- Range of effective approaches for teaching & development of juniors
- Ability to manoeuvre US equipment and accessories effectively
Desirable criteria
- To hold a BSc hons degree or DCR in diagnostic Radiography
- Msc Medical ultrasound
- DQASS Nuchal Transluceny certification
- Effective staff management skills
- Direct supervisory responsibility
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £49,387 — matches the national scale.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Ultrasonographer
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic sonographer who holds at least a post graduate certificate in obstretrics and gynaecology, that is CASE acrredited or equivelant, DQASS acrediation for Nuchal scanning is essential.
We have 7 rooms in the Maternity ultrasound department and our general department has 4 rooms. The range of Ultrasounds we perform include MSK, Abdominal / Pelvic, Neck and Soft tissue and Gynae US. Our dedicated Maternity Ultrasound department performs all Obstetric scanning . We also have community Ultrasound services at Orsett Hospital and Brentwood community Hospital. The department has invested in new imaging equipment and promotes service development and improvement initiatives.
Our general and Doppler department is open 7 days a week. We are seeking to extend the opening hours of our maternity department into the weekend as well.
We also staff a symptomatic breast care unit, paediatric hip service and an outreach clinic at Brentwood Community Hospital.
We support CPD and actively train internal candidates in Ultrasound from the Radiology Department. We encourage a learning environment and you will receive full support from our multidisciplinary team
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require,
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