Sonographer

Job summary

Here at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Sonographer to become a key role within our department here in Radiology.

We require someone who has excellent organisational and Interpersonal skills, who can continuously improve themselves and help others to do so within our department. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of either a BSc Radiography or D.C.R. (R), Registered Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, Pg Dip, Pg Certificate or equivalent (masters level).

You must be able to demonstrate evidence of competency in ultrasound scanning and reporting within the NHS setting. Experience of managing complex clinical situations.

Main duties of the job

DCR or BSc Radiography or equivalent degree in Health Sciences CASE accredited qualificationi in Medical Ultrasound eg Pg Dip, Pg Certificate or equivalent (masters level) qualification Evidence of competency in ultrasound scanning and reporting within NHS setting Experience of managing complex clinical situations. Ability to protocol and manage complex referrals. Experience of clinical audit.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

• Date posted: 29 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001597
• Job locations: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

We are a challenging and fast-paced service and require someone who can step into this role with confidence, professionalism and the ability to motivate themselves and others. We are a forward-thinking Teaching Trust that strives to develop staff to deliver high clinical care and have been a key player in the development and implementation of the 4 tier structure. The Ultrasound service has received BMUS accreditation for its Sonographer Preceptorship. We are looking for someone who can uphold our trust values & behaviours and play a crucial role in delivering excellent care. Are you caring, ensuring this is in the heart of all you do? Are you willing to contribute to help improve aspects of the care being delivered and to improve yourself? Are you respectful of others and treat people the way they would expect to be treated? Are you able to provide a high standard of work, for both patients and the services we provide? Then you just might be the candidate we are looking for.

We are a 3 site trust providing a 7 day service and as part of your role you may be required to work across all 3 sites (Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury) covering Days, Evenings, Bank holidays and Weekends. We offer a regular staff shuttle service between all 3 sites for staff convenience and ease.

We provide Ultrasound service from GP facilities in the Wakefield area.

In April 24 we opened a Community Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield

Full time and part time applications welcomed.

For details of this post or an informal visit please contact Alison McGuinness Consultant Sonographer email: alison.mcguinness@nhs.net

Or Melanie Harrison Consultant Sonographer email: melanie.harrison13@nhs.net

Telephone 01924 541585

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

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Our benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

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