# Sonographer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Kendal
- **Region:** North West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Radiographer
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 Hours Per Week)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-04T13:12:59.540Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/BarrowinFurness/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiology/Radiology-v7980355
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7980355?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated sonographer; consideration will be given to midwife sonographer, vascular scientist or trainee sonographer to work within our friendly ultrasound department.   We are a forward thinking department, committed to training, encouraging and supporting personal development. We have 2 lead sonographers in place across the  Trust to support the sonographers and help develop the ultrasound service.

We are a small, friendly department who are hoping to recruit a new member of staff to support out department.

Relocation packages can be discussed.

### Main duties of the job

You will be a flexible team player with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be required to organise your workload according to demand, scanning inpatients, outpatients and GP referrals. We expect a high quality of patient care to maintain our efficient and cost effect service.

The Ultrasound department operates 7 day working. You will be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota. The service supports flexible working arrangements the majority of our team contribute to extended days through flexible contracts.

Although based at the Furness General Hospital, you will be required to provide cover at all Trust Sites as the service requires.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

## Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated sonographer; consideration will be given to midwife sonographer, vascular scientist or trainee sonographer to work within our friendly ultrasound department. We are a forward thinking department, committed to training, encouraging and supporting personal development. We have 2 lead sonographers in place across the Trust to support the sonographers and help develop the ultrasound service.

We are a small, friendly department who are hoping to recruit a new member of staff to support out department.

Relocation packages can be discussed.

## Job Description

You will be a flexible team player with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be required to organise your workload according to demand, scanning inpatients, outpatients and GP referrals. We expect a high quality of patient care to maintain our efficient and cost effect service.

The Ultrasound department operates 7 day working. You will be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota. The service supports flexible working arrangements the majority of our team contribute to extended days through flexible contracts.

Although based at the Furness General Hospital, you will be required to provide cover at all Trust Sites as the service requires.

## Responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

## Person Specification

### Travel

**Essential**

- Able to travel independently to all cross bay sites

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience across different ultrasound imaging techniques.

### Flexibility

**Essential**

- Able to work at any of the cross bay sites with notice

### Education and qualifications

**Essential**

- Degree or equivalent in Radiography or other Science Based subject.
- CASE accredited Ultrasound PGD
- Evidence of CPD/PDP

**Desirable**

- Involvement in research/audit
- HCPC Registered
- Masters level post graduate Ultrasound training.

## Documents

- [people strategy (pdf, 109.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2942)
- [lgbt network leaflet (pdf, 226.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1741)
- [sonographer person spec (pdf, 136.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10263035)
- [sonographer job description (pdf, 320.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10263034)
- [access to work information sheet (pdf, 172.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2427)
- [furness general hospital accessibility plan (pdf, 174.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1024)

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