Sonographer / Advanced Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 23.63
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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 a motivated and adaptive Sonographer to join a friendly, supportive team at East Cheshire NHS Trust. The post is cross-site, covering Macclesfield District General Hospital and a Community Diagnostic Centre in Congleton. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of ultrasound specialties, including General Abdominal, Gynaecology, MSK, Vascular, and Obstetrics. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high professional and technical standards of ultrasound imaging, reporting, and patient management.
Key responsibilities
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with all involved in providing the service.
- Ensure appropriate imaging, reporting, and patient management.
- Provide a high professional and technical standard of ultrasound.
- Work within departmental protocols, adhering to national guidelines.
- Liaise with consultant Radiologists and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Collaborate with colleagues to effectively manage the day-to-day workload.
Essential criteria
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers DC(R) or BSc (Bachelor of Science) Radiography, With Post-graduate Qualifications- Possession or studying for further academic qualification Diploma in medical ultrasound/post graduate diploma /post graduate certificate
- Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- BSc in Midwifery with Post-graduate Qualifications - Possession or studying for further academic qualification
- Diploma in medical ultrasound/post graduate diploma /post graduate certificate
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
- Accredited vascular scientist qualification with Society of vascular technology (SVT) and/or accreditation with Academy for HealthCare Scientists (AHCS)
- Updated skills in Ultrasound Personal development plan with ongoing CPD portfolio.
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Team building skills
- Analytical skills
- IT skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to use initiative
- Final Reporting Skills
- Updated skills in Ultrasound
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Desirable criteria
- Management course or qualification
- Post graduate diploma (PgD) / Post graduate Certificate (PgC) to be from CASE Accredited institute
- Knowledge of College of Radiographer policies
- Oncology knowledge
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.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 12d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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East Cheshire NHS Trust
Sonographer / Advanced Practitioner
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
*Subject to job matching*
East Cheshire NHS trust are excited to be advertising for a motivated and adaptive Sonographer to join our friendly, hard-working supportive team. The post will be cross site at both Macclesfield District General Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) located in Congleton.
The post holder will ideally have experience in a wide range of specialties, ranging from General Abdominal, Gynaecology, MSK, small parts, head and neck, Vascular, DVT, Obstetrics and Early pregnancy scans. Previous experience in liver stiffness measurement scanning is advantageous.
Hours per week: 23.63
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in Imaging, liaising with all involved in providing the ser
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