
Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Possess high level, specialist anatomical and clinical knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures.
- Experience
Be adaptable, fully competent and safe in the operation of a variety of technical equipment specific to ultrasound
- Experience
Remain flexible at all times to an altered workload and act to prioritise accordingly using sound clinical judgement.
- Qualification
Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, Pg Dip, Pg Certificate or equivalent (masters level)
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Desire for self-development and motivation to embrace change and learn new techniques outside the current scope of practice.
- Experience
Demonstrate the ability to provide guidance, support and mentorship to less experienced ultrasound practitioners and clinical staff.
Job overview
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Are you a passionate and skilled sonographer seeking a fresh challenge? We invite you to become a valued member of our dynamic and supportive ultrasound team, known for its warmth, dedication, and commitment to clinical excellence. Whether you are newly qualified or bring a wealth of experience, you will find a welcoming environment where your growth and development are genuinely prioritised.
Why Join Us?
Supportive induction and mentorship tailored to your career stage, ensuring you feel confident from day one.
Continuous professional development, with structured opportunities to advance your clinical and leadership skills. We currently have sonographers carrying out advance practice roles in MSK injection, Neck FNA’s and CEUS.
Active involvement in teaching and mentoring as a clinical placement site for the University of Cumbria’s Direct Access MSc Ultrasound programme.
A collaborative culture where your expertise and ideas are valued and encouraged.
Main duties of the job
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and recent graduates. You must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgDip, or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom (HCPC/NMC or equivalent registration required).
The post holder will be supported in their work by a Radiology Support Worker; and the ideal candidate should be skilled in general, gynae, small parts ultrasound and obstetric scanning within FASP guidelines. Experience in MSK ultrasound would also be an advantage
Main Duties
Independently carry out high quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, following established protocols to deliver the best possible care for our patients.
Clearly and compassionately communicate scan findings to clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Exercise critical thinking and sound judgement to accurately interpret images, confidently distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings.
Be responsible for the justification of Ultrasound request, undertake and organise workload.
Share your knowledge by supervising, educating, and training multidisciplinary staff and students in all aspects of ultrasound.
If you are ready to take the next step in your sonography career in a team that values your contribution and supports your ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Reporting Ultrasonographer with Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chester, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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