Band 7 Sonographer - Ultrasound
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“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
This role is for an experienced and motivated Sonographer to join the Ultrasound team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The post holder will provide a highly specialised clinical ultrasound service, performing a wide range of complex examinations and delivering independent reports. It offers continuous learning, professional growth, and opportunities to expand clinical skills within a tertiary hospital environment. The role involves contributing to service development, staff education, and maintaining high standards of practice.
Essential criteria
- *Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a case accredited post graduate qualification in ultrasound
- *Must be state registered (HCPC or NMC) when eligible or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
- *Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
- *To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner
- *Highly specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
Desirable criteria
- *IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system
- *Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols
- *Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process
- Additional Criteria
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
- *Demonstration of innovation in the healthcare profession.
- *Courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.
- *Positive application of professional code of conduct
- *Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a case accredited post graduate qualification in ultrasound
- *Must be state registered (HCPC or NMC) when eligible or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
- *Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
- *To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner
- *Highly specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
- *IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system
- *Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols
- *Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process
- Additional Criteria
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
- *Demonstration of innovation in the healthcare profession.
- *Courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.
- *Positive application of professional code of conduct
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 1d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Sonographer - Ultrasound
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
Join a team where complex clinical practice meets continuous learning and professional growth.
Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Sonographer looking to develop your career within a specialist, tertiary ultrasound service?
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) is seeking an experienced and patient-focused Sonographer to join our passionate and supportive Ultrasound team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the region's major tertiary hospitals, providing a comprehensive ultrasound service across a wide range of complex clinical specialties. The role offers valuable exposure to complex liver and renal transplant cases, alongside general abdominal, small parts, Head & Neck, MSK, vascular and DVT examinations.
The post also attracts a 5% Recruitment and Retention Premium in addition to the standard Band 7 salary.
We are committed to developing our Sonographers and offer excellent training and upskilling opportunities, supporting you to expand your clinical skills and develop specialist areas of practice.
You will work autonomously as an independent reporting practitioner, supported by experienced Sonographers, Consultant Radiologists and the Ultrasound Leadership team.
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