BHSCT - Waiting List - Band 6 Ultrasonographer

Job details

• Branch: Belfast HSCT
• Location: Belfast HSCT
• Directorate: Adult Social & Primary Care Services
• Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
• Contract Type: To create a waiting list
• Opening Date: 17/08/26
• Closes: Tue, 01 September 2026 @ 4:30 PM
• Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed

Notes

Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Ultra Sonographer

BAND: Band 6

DIRECTORATE: Imaging, Medical Physics & Outpatients Division

LOCATION: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, Imaging

REPORTS TO: Lead Radiographer (Ultrasound)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Imaging Site Lead

Job Summary

To perform ultrasound examinations as part of the Imaging service, Belfast Trust. To maintain a strong clinical commitment in other imaging modalities and rotate through other imaging modalities as required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

To maintain high standards of ultrasound imaging.

To perform a range of ultrasound procedures which may include abdominal and pelvic sonography, musculoskeletal sonography and vascular sonography.

To assist in the organization and co-ordination of resources in the department.

To supervise radiographers and assistants ensuring that the Directorate’s quality standards are maintained at all times.

To assist in the training of staff in ultrasound, help identify training needs and assist in an effective training program appropriate to your post.

To actively participate in the Directorate’s Quality Assurance Program, including responsibility for the operational aspects of quality assurance in Ultrasound.

To assist in the operational management of the imaging service including the organization of rotas and deployment of staff, ensuring efficiency.

To perform general x-ray radiographic duties as required, within the Directorate to preset quality standards.

To be familiar with and obey Ionising Radiations Regulations (N.I.) 2017 and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (N.I.) 2018 when rotating through the general x-ray department. Also observe Departmental local rules and protocols concerning ionising radiation.

To participate in night duty / shift / on-call / weekend working as part of the normal working week as required by the service.

To perform any other duties in the Radiology Directorate deemed appropriate to the grade by the Radiology Site Lead.

PROFESSIONAL

To perform scans to a high standard in accordance with directorate protocols and guidelines for ultrasound.

To perform and maintain high standards of clinical imaging and personalized patient care in accordance with Directorate and Trust standards.

To assist the Ultrasound Lead Radiographer and Lead Radiologist in any duties relating to the provision of an efficient and effective ultrasound service.

To be responsible for the care, cleanliness and use of equipment in the work area in line with Directorate policies. To report and record all equipment faults to the line manager.

To undertake duties on rotation as required by the Imaging Site Lead and Lead Radiographers.

To take responsibility for their own professional development in the role, in accordance with professional CPD requirements, with evidence of an interest of further study.

To undertake the duties of the post in accordance with Trust and Directorate policies, including the Health and Safety at Work Order (2015) and Ionising Radiation regulations (NI) 2017 and the IR(ME)R (NI) 2018

ADMINISTRATION

To assist in the review and development of operational policies and procedures relating to the ultrasound service.

To ensure a safe environment for patient care and in the absence of same, to report to the Line Manager in the Radiology Directorate and the appropriate departments.

To participate in annual Personal Contribution Program.

To maintain good lines of communication.

PERSONNEL

To participate in the Trust’s Personal Development and Contribution program for all radiographic staff within Imaging and identify training requirements to the Lead Radiographer.

To promote good interpersonal relationships in the Directorate and with other Directorates.

EDUCATIONAL

To maintain and regularly update individual CPD / Mandatory training in keeping with the demands of the post

To participate in multi-disciplinary Clinical Audit and Directorate QA program

To maintain and improve performance through personal audit and peer review.

To assist in the teaching and training of all staff involved in ultrasound and other imaging modalities.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

Promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes

Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitizer at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);

Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;

Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;

Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);

Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;

Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilized;

Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Ultra sonographer

BAND: Band 6 Ultra sonographer

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Experience

Minimum of 2 years Radiographic experience, post qualification, in a hospital with a wide range of modern imaging modalities.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Qualifications/ Registration

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or DCRR.

Must have HCPC Registration at time of appointment.

Completion of a postgraduate qualification in the technical / clinical aspects of abdominal ultrasound.

Other

Must hold a full driver’s license and have access to a car or identify a form of transport that will enable the post holder to carry out the duties of the post

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively.

Participate in multi-disciplinary team working.

Ability to use initiative and work independently.

Participate in night duty/shift/on-call/ weekend working system if required.

Interview

Knowledge

Competent knowledge of scan techniques

Good clinical knowledge (anatomy, physiology and pathologies).

Knowledge of current trends and technological developments within the profession.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

An understanding of Quality Standards and Safe Systems of Work in ultrasound.

IT skills including RIS and PACs systems

Qualifications

Commitment and evidence of professional and academic development.

NOTE

Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role.