Sonographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
HiveMind found a sponsorship-friendly statement in the source advert welcoming applicants who require a visa. Always confirm on the source before applying.
“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
Join a dynamic and supportive team of multi-disciplinary Sonographers at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. You will perform obstetric (including Nuchal scans), general abdominal, and gynaecological ultrasound examinations, working in line with Band 7 expectations. The role involves working with state-of-the-art equipment and collaborating with obstetric teams and radiologists. Excellent communication skills are essential for providing high-quality patient care and reporting.
Essential criteria
- Pg Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited)
- Professional registration
Desirable criteria
- Driving licence with access to a vehicle with business insurance as travelling required to and from outlying sites
- Recent proven NHS experience performing Ultrasound examinations
- Current developments in the NHS and their likely impact on imaging provision.
- Additional Criteria
- Please see the attached JD
- Pg Certificate or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (CASE accredited)
- Professional registration
- Driving licence with access to a vehicle with business insurance as travelling required to and from outlying sites
- Recent proven NHS experience performing Ultrasound examinations
- Current developments in the NHS and their likely impact on imaging provision.
- Additional Criteria
- Please see the attached JD
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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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Sonographer
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
Do you want to work for a Sonography Service that excels in its service delivery and benefits from impressive equipment standards?
Then we would love for you to join our dynamic and supportive team of multi-disciplinary Sonographers here at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. We are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated and professional sonographer to join our team. You can be either a general medical or obstetric sonographer or both. We have full or part time roles available.
You will get the opportunity to perform all obstetric including Nuchal scans, general abdominal, gynaecological ultrasound examinations at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and peripheral sites, working in line with Band 7 expectations in all areas of practice.
Our purpose built Diagnostic Ultrasound department has a fleet of flag ship GE equipment, a successful, more than 10 years, rolling Sonographer training program, 7 day affable Radiologist support and dedicated Interventional Ultrasound facilities.
Our refurbished Antenatal clinic is based adjacent to the antenatal clinic, providing Antenatal care to approximately 3500 women a year and has state of the art Canon and GE equipment in a 4 bed unit, providing an interdisciplinary fusion of Radiographer, Nurse and Midwife Sonographer led services.
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