Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hard working Sonographer looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work in a caring and professional environment where patients come first?
Would you like to work in a friendly department in a busy acute trust, working across our UHDB sites:
If so, then please apply to become part of our Multidisciplinary Ultrasound Team within the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB).
Part time and full time applications are invited from Sonographers who are caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated. We would welcome candidates with a wide range of ultrasound competencies; however we would also consider applications from Sonographers with experience in only one clinical area as well as trainee Sonographers with a pending PG Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.
We are looking for Sonographers who would be interested in bringing their ambition, commitment, knowledge, experience and skills to the Trust.
Main duties of the job
You must have a CASE accredited PG Certificate/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent (DMU).
A current or pending professional registration is essential (e.g. HCPC, NMC, RCT). If your registration is pending at the point of application then please select yes when asked if you hold a registration.
Applicants with a pending CASE accredited PG Cert/Diploma in Medical Ultrasound are also welcome to apply for this post.
You will have evidence of on-going CPD and learning related to your areas of ultrasound practice.
We have a wide range of ultrasound equipment within the Trust. CRIS and PACS are used throughout the Trust. ViewPoint Maternity and BadgerNet are used within maternity obstetric scan.
Our vacant positions are based at Queens Hospital Burton and Royal Derby Hospital sites, with rotation through our UHDB community sites and CDCs including Ilkeston, Ashbourne, Long Eaton, Ripley, Tamworth, Lichfield. Depending on your competency, experience and skill mix there will be an expectation to rotate through our general, obstetric, early pregnancy, urology rooms and all of our community hospital departments.
This post also requires participation in the Ultrasound extended day and weekend working.
Closing date: 3 August 2026
Interview date: 19 August 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Physical skills
Essential
- Evidence of Basic keyboard/IT skills (well written application)
- Evidence of manipulation of U/S equipment and patients to achieve best results
- Evidence of good physical and mental wellbeing: ability to work autonomously, run scan lists independently with little support
Communication skills
Essential
- Evidence of communication within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of empathy and understanding to patients/carers
Planning & organisation
Essential
- Evidence of planning own workload
- Evidence of departmental organisation
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- UK CASE accredited BSc hon or equivalent qualification
- Current or pending completion: UK CASE accredited PG Cert/Diploma/MSc in Medical Ultraound: to include core ultrasound modules (General Medical & Obs/Gynae)
- Demonstrable Ultrasound scanning experience within an NHS Trust (pre or post qualification)
- Current or pending UK Professional Registration (e.g. HCPC, NMC, RCT)
Desirable
- Demonstrable post registration practice to broaden knowledge and experience
- Evidence of short courses: including ElfH compliance
Analytical & judgemental skill
Essential
- Evidence of ability to use skills and judgment to assess patients condition and achieve optimum examination results
- Evidence of problem solving skills within a high-pressured ultrasound environment
- Evidence of use of local protocols and national guidance to ensure correct procedure is undertaken
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This advert is for Sonographer with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata pa. The contract type is Permanent: UHDB contract - you will be required to work across all UHDB sites. PG Dip status is also expected within 1-3 years of commencing Band 7 post.. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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