Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
PgDip (Medical Ultrasound) from a CASE-accredited programme/ or accepted equivalent such as the DMU
- Qualifications
Hold current statutory registration with an appropriate UK healthcare regulator, where eligible through the post holder’s primary profession. Registration must be maintained throughout employment.
- Qualifications
FMF and/or DQUAS registration
- Qualifications
Have an up to date professional development portfolio. Must demonstrate ability to identify own educational and development needs.
- Previous Experience
NHS Clinical ultrasound experience in previous sonographer post
- Previous Experience
Autonomous reporter of general medical and obstetric ultrasound examinations
- Specific Requirements
Able to identify training needs of self and others
- Specific Requirements
Self-motivated
- Specific Requirements
Approachable
- Specific Requirements
Effective time management
- Specific Requirements
Adaptable to a changing environment
- Specific Requirements
Demonstrates professional credibility and the ability to influence clinical practice within the multidisciplinary team
- Specific Requirements
Travel to other sites by means other than public transport within Trust to facilitate a 7-day week working if required.
- Specific Requirements
Ability to work in line with and role model Group values.
- Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Ability to write complex reports with knowledge and understanding of a wide range of pathologies.
- Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Effective communicator
- Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Able to work alone or as part of a team.
- Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Demonstration of good organisational skills and an ability to communicate complex information to patients or senior consultant colleagues at a level suited to the listener
- Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care
- Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Computer literate
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
A good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation within the workplace
- Previous Experience
Post qualification experience
- Previous Experience
Experience of trainee supervision and mentoring
- Previous Experience
Additional postgraduate ultrasound qualifications or formally evidenced competencies relevant to service requirements.
- Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Ability to identify training needs of self and others
- Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Presentation skills
- Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Ability to plan prioritise workloads
- Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Prioritisation skills
Job overview
We invest around £18 million each year in improving our clinical services by replacing and upgrading medical equipment, modernising estate and facilities and improving information and technology infrastructure. Each year, we treat more than 200,000 accident and emergency patients and carry out more than 80,000 procedures.
Sonographer lead, the ultrasound departments at ULTH incorporate a wide range of procedures which includes abdominal, obstetric, gynaecological, small parts and vascular procedures. We have a strong commitment to personal develop in all aspect of ultrasound such as led fine needle aspiration of Head & Neck nodules and HyCoSy.
Audit and CPD is actively encouraged and bi-monthly audit meetings for ultrasound are ongoing.
Main duties of the job
Job Details
- Advanced Practitioner in Ultrasound/Sonographer
- Ultrasound Department
- Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital Boston + other all other trust sites including Community Diagnostic Centres as needed
- Band 7
- Saturday and Sundays 0800-1600 (7.5 hr days)
- The post holder will need to undertake obstetric, general abdominal, gynaecological, small parts, DVTs and Carotid ultrasound examinations.
- We do not currently offer a weekend Obstetric Ultrasound Service.
The successful candidate must hold the Post Graduate Diploma in ultrasound (or equivalent) and be HCPC Registered. The ultrasound department is currently working a 7 day week.
The post holder will be an effective communicator, able to work alone or as part of a team, demonstrate organisational skills and have the ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care.
Travel to other sites by means other than public transport within Trust to facilitate a 7-day week working if required.
15% Relocation Package Available and 17% Recruitment and Retention Premia applied until August 2028
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
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 Sonographer - Band 7 with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincoln, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 17% Recruitment and Retention Premia applied until August 2028. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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