Job requirements
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Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
*Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
- Experience
*To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner
- Experience
*Highly specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures
- Experience
*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.
- Qualifications
*Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a post graduate accredited qualification in medical ultrasound
- Qualifications
*Must be state registered (HCPC or NMC) when eligible or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
- Additional Criteria
*Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
- Additional Criteria
*Must be prepared to provide practical and theoretical training in medical ultrasound and take responsibility for countersigning reports for Clinicians, Midwives and Radiographers in training
- Additional Criteria
*Must be prepared to continue with professional development to ensure a high standard of ultrasound examinations
- Additional Criteria
*Must be able to work effectively in a potentially high pressured, emotive environment
- Additional Criteria
*Must be committed to providing a high quality US service
- Additional Criteria
*Demonstration of innovation in the healthcare profession.
- Additional Criteria
*Courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.
- Additional Criteria
*Positive application of professional code of conduct
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
*IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system
- Experience
*Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols
- Experience
*Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process
Job summary
Join our growing Radiology team and help deliver exceptional patient care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 Sonographer to join our friendly and supportive department.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic imaging service, performing a broad range of ultrasound examinations while contributing to service development and innovation.
Flexible working patterns are available, with service hours operating between 8:00am and 8:00pm. We also offer the option of permanent weekend working for candidates seeking a dedicated weekend role.
If you are passionate about ultrasound and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
*Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report
*Must be prepared to provide practical and theoretical training in medical ultrasound and take responsibility for countersigning reports for Clinicians, Midwives and Radiographers in training
*Must be prepared to continue with professional development to ensure a high standard of ultrasound examinations
*Must have relevant skills/knowledge/experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required
*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
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 01 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9017710
- Job locations: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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This advert is for Band 7 Sonographer - Radiology Good Hope Hospital with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton Coldfield, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.
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