Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of sonographers delivering excellent patient care in the Imaging and Antenatal ultrasound departments at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and community bases.
The successful applicant will hold a CASE accredited Post Graduate Ultrasound qualification, and ideally be HCPC registered, although registration with the SOR public voluntary register of sonographers will be accepted
The department delivers ultrasound services in the clinical areas of abdominal, gynaecology, obstetrics, vascular, MSK, head and neck, small parts and intervention. The successful candidate should ideally be competent in more than one of these clinical areas.
There will be a requirement to work at several locations within Chesterfield and the surrounding area, including Matlock and Buxton, so personal transport is a consideration.
The advertised posts are to enable increasing ultrasound activity at two Community Diagnostic Centres, which are planned to operate 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm. The successful candidate(s) will join the team working at several locations. Requirements of the role will be to work at weekends on a rota basis, and some evenings up to 8pm
Whole time and part time posts will be considered depending on service.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
- To work as an autonomous ultrasound practitioner to provide a consistently high standard of sonography to aid clinicians in achieving an accurate diagnosis
Educational
- To undertake all mandatory training and maintain own CPD portfolio, keep up to date with advances in the field of ultrasound, and share expertise and knowledge
Research / Audit
- To support, encourage and participate in audit and research with the department
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
- To provide a consistently high standard of sonography to aid clinicians in achieving an accurate diagnosis
- To produce comprehensive independent ultrasound reports in accordance with department protocols
- To receive, manage and prioritise referrals based on clinical information provided and department booking protocols
- To undertake examinations in a professional manner and provide a consistent high standard of care and attention to patients at all times thus maintaining the quality standards of the Trust
- To liaise and communicate with other members of the multidisciplinary team both within and outside the department
- To provide clinical supervision to staff within the team and other disciplines
- To observe Trust policy on reporting of incidents
- To be responsible for the care of all ultrasound equipment and accessories including maintaining a high level of cleanliness, reporting faults to the line manager without delay
- To promote and maintain good working relationships with other teams and departments within the hospital and external referrers
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in performing medical ultrasound examinations and providing autonomous reports
- Experience of organising and prioritising clinical workload
Desirable
- Extensive experience in performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations and providing autonomous reports
- Experience of training others
- Experience of working with PACS system
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent degree in medical physiology
- PGCert / PGDip in Medical Ultrasound
- Registration with appropriate professional body.
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Further professional qualifications
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to teach and support staff
- Ability to work on own initiative or part of a team
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Involvement in the wider professional area
- Experience of Antenatal Ultrasound
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 7 Radiographer roles in Chesterfield
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Sonographer with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Ultrasound Performance Payment. The contract type is Permanent: Sonographer. The application deadline is 20 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (06 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.