# Sonographer - CDC > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sonographer-cdc/16055cdf-46e4-4ea0-937c-475c663d92d4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sonographer-cdc/16055cdf-46e4-4ea0-937c-475c663d92d4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bury St Edmunds - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full Time, Part Time, Flexible Working, Compressed Hours) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T09:40:39.133Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Suffolk/Newmarket/West_Suffolk_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ultrasound/Ultrasound-v8038625 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8038625?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wsh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for Sonographers who would like to join our friendly, passionate and supportive team. You will be based at the Newmarket Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new centre with state-of-the-art equipment in a bright, spacious and welcoming setting. The CDC offers X-Ray, CT, MRI and US imaging services. Other services include Echo and lung function. We encourage potential applicants to come and visit this new facility which is highly rated by our staff and patients. This is an exciting time to join the West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with staff participating in the planning of our new hospital (Future Systems Program). We are also working closely with other hospitals within our ICS and engaging with regional Trusts within local Imaging Networks. This position includes a 7% recruitment and retention premia. Previous Applicants need not apply ### Main duties of the job The WSFT Radiology department is proud to deliver a high-quality service which consistently receives excellent patient feedback. Our staff survey feedback shows that the department provides good wellbeing support in an environment which offers good CPD/staff development opportunities. We are looking to invest in the professional development of an experienced Sonographer seeking to pursue a career in the NHS. If you feel you meet all of the essential criteria in the person specification and could fulfil the job description, delivering excellent patient care and a high-quality service then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. The Ultrasound Department offers flexible working where full and part time hours will be considered. We are aiming to provide an 0800 - 2000 7-day service in the near future. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, diligent, and committed to providing an excellent service to our patients. You will be required to obtain high quality ultrasound images and diagnostic reports within the community settings. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please note: If you choose to apply for this position you may be required to attend a face to face interview and undergo a clinical scanning assessment. It will not be possible for this to take place remotely. Please see job description attached to view full responsibilities. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible. ## Job Details We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for Sonographers who would like to join our friendly, passionate and supportive team. You will be based at the Newmarket Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new centre with state-of-the-art equipment in a bright, spacious and welcoming setting. The CDC offers X-Ray, CT, MRI and US imaging services. Other services include Echo and lung function. We encourage potential applicants to come and visit this new facility which is highly rated by our staff and patients. This is an exciting time to join the West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with staff participating in the planning of our new hospital (Future Systems Program). We are also working closely with other hospitals within our ICS and engaging with regional Trusts within local Imaging Networks. This position includes a 7% recruitment and retention premia. Previous Applicants need not apply ## Job Description The WSFT Radiology department is proud to deliver a high-quality service which consistently receives excellent patient feedback. Our staff survey feedback shows that the department provides good wellbeing support in an environment which offers good CPD/staff development opportunities. We are looking to invest in the professional development of an experienced Sonographer seeking to pursue a career in the NHS. If you feel you meet all of the essential criteria in the person specification and could fulfil the job description, delivering excellent patient care and a high-quality service then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. The Ultrasound Department offers flexible working where full and part time hours will be considered. We are aiming to provide an 0800 - 2000 7-day service in the near future. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, diligent, and committed to providing an excellent service to our patients. You will be required to obtain high quality ultrasound images and diagnostic reports within the community settings. ## Responsibilities Please note: If you choose to apply for this position you may be required to attend a face to face interview and undergo a clinical scanning assessment. It will not be possible for this to take place remotely. Please see job description attached to view full responsibilities. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible. ## Person Specification ### Personal qualities **Essential** - - Acts as an effective role model, demonstrating WSFT Trust values at all times - - High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations - - Be open to flexible working (7 day working 08.00 – 20.00 shifts) ### Skills and abilities **Essential** - - Good written and verbal communication skills - - Good organisational and leadership skills - - Able to implement evidence- based practice - - Able to use a wide range of IT systems effectively - - Good manual dexterity - - Able to work calmly under pressure **Desirable** - - Awareness of all current topics and developments within the field of Ultrasound ### Experience and knowledge **Essential** - - Demonstrable clinical and leadership experience - - Understanding of the current challenges within general, obstetric and gynaecological US scanning - - Experience working in a hospital environment that supports a wide range of complex clinical examinations - - Interest and experience in gynaecology and obstetric ultrasound procedures - - A good working understanding of obstetric and gynaecology scanning in the NHS. **Desirable** - - Knowledge of the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) process ### Education and qualifications **Essential** - - Qualified Healthcare Professional, registered with a recognised governing body e.g. HCPC or NMC. - - Recognised post graduate qualification in medical or clinical ultrasound - - Comprehensive, up to date CPD portfolio related to advances in US imaging - - Demonstrable US scanning skills, able to produce high-quality images and understand imaging protocols **Desirable** - - Additional training/ qualification in a specific area of US scanning (for example, vascular or MSK) Professional registration with a recognised governing body - - Qualification in US guided injections (MSK Sonographer) ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 419.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10326962) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.