Sonographer - 30 hours - 12m FTC


Location
Milton Keynes, England
Salary
£53300.00 to £61500.00
Profession
Radiographer
Deadline
27 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Fixed-Term
Posted Date
13 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

19 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • General

    Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?

  • General

    Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.

  • General

    Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?

  • General

    Please state your NMC / HCPC PIN if applicable along with your renewal date

  • General

    This role is for 30 hours per week on Mon, Weds, Thurs, and Fridays at our unit in Milton Keynes. Can you commit to this working pattern?

  • General

    Are you aware this role is on a 12 month fixed term contract?

  • Experience

    Minimum of 1 year since completion of PG Cert

  • Experience

    Clinical Supervisor / assessor of trainee sonographers

  • Experience

    Participation in audit / research

  • Experience

    Evidence of personal / professional development

  • Experience

    Experience of working in Early Pregnancy Assessment

  • Qualifications

    Registered Radiographer or Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 / Midwife

  • Qualifications

    PG Cert in Medical Ultrasound (to include obstetrics and gynaecology) or PG Dip in Medical Ultrasound

  • Qualifications

    Registered with a professional body

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Practical knowledge of performing gynecological and obstetric Ultrasound scans.

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Up to date technical knowledge with regards to Ultrasound and equipment

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Ability to perform obstetric and gynecological Ultrasound examinations

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Good organisational skills

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Ability / patience to teach others

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • General

    Please provide any further information in support of your application

  • Qualifications

    Recognised professional teaching qualification

Job summary

*This role is on a 12m FTC

Are you a sonographer looking for a new role where you can use your specialist knowledge of obstetrics & gynaecology ultrasound?

We're looking for an experienced Sonographer to join our team in our Milton Keynes unit for 30 hours per week over Monday to Friday. A detailed shift pattern can be found below.

As a sonographer at BPAS, you will be performing high-quality obstetric dating scans as well as gynaecological scans to assess for RPOC. The main focus of the role consists of early pregnancy/dating scans but also dating in the second trimester performing HC measurements to determine a gestational age & post-treatment checks.

About you

You will be a qualified sonographer or registered Adult Nurse or Midwife but must possess a minimum Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound qualification. You'll have a minimum of 1 years experience since the completion of your Post Graduate Certification and will be registered with a professional body, either the NMC or HCPC.

You'll be client-focused & someone who considers themselves a team player. As subject matter experts, you'll be expected to advise, support & occasionally mentor BPAS Nurses or Midwives who have undertaken a basic CASE-accredited Ultrasound course, should they require a second opinion or input from a more qualified Ultrasound practitioner.

We are also looking for:

  • Experience of participating in audits
  • Ability to perform obstetric ultrasound examinations
  • Teaching & training experience

Main duties of the job

  • To ensure that high standards of Ultrasound scans are undertaken at BPAS
  • Support nurses and midwives by providing reassurance and practical advice surrounding Ultrasound scanning
  • Ensure that clinical policies and guidelines are adhered to at all times
  • Support the Lead Sonographer and the Ultrasound Facilitators in managing an effective Ultrasound service
  • To maintain up-to-date knowledge of Ultrasound scanning
  • Aid the Lead Sonographer and Ultrasound Facilitators with undertaking investigations surrounding DATIX and serious incidents

About us

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.

Working with us - benefits include:

  • 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Life assurance at 3 salary
  • Defined contribution pension scheme
  • Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
  • MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
  • Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
  • Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Details

  • Date posted: 13 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £53,300 to £61,500 a year pro rata - Depending on skills & experience
  • Contract: Fixed term
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: B0201-MK-SONO-30-FT-1
  • Job locations: B P A S, Acorn House, 355 Midsummer Boulevard, MILTON KEYNES, MK9 3HP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The full job description and salary details can be found in the supporting documents on the right hand side. These are available for you to download and review.

Further information

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Hours 30 hours per week

Shift Pattern Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 09:00 to 17:00

Salary £53,300 - £61,500 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience

Location BPAS Milton Keynes, Acorn House, 355 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3HP

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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