Sonographer

Job overview

**9 Months fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity**

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Sonographer to join our team with a fixed term part time maternity cover post.

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new Community Diagnostic Centre opened in February 2025.  As part of the workforce requirements the Imaging department are recruiting qualified staff to join our team and we need to grow our current Ultrasound team with qualified Sonographers to support this.

The NNUH Ultrasound Department now consists of seven general ultrasound rooms and five obstetric ultrasound rooms and a Vascular Lab. In addition, we provide a general ultrasound service in Cromer and support one-stop clinic provision within the Trust.

The Imaging Department at the NNUH has recently been re-accredited with the QSI and is undergoing a significant asset replacement programme.

The NNUH is a large teaching hospital situated on the outskirts of the historic city of Norwich with outreach clinics located in the coastal town of Cromer.  Recognised nationally and internationally for the quality and range of services provided, patients are referred by local GP practices, from other acute hospitals and other primary care trusts around the country.

Continuous Professional Development is actively supported through an established appraisal system, in-service training and opportunities for further post graduate study in line with operational needs and strategic vision.

Main duties of the job

Ultrasound/Radiology is committed to offering the best possible care to our patients and this requires dedication from all our staff and this role will be no exception. We will expect you to share our passion for achieving excellence in the care of our patients.

You will work as part of the broader ultrasound team and will rotate through the department; independently perform and report on Obstetric, Gynae and General Abdominal ultrasound scans.  This will include performing unsupervised sessions in off-site locations and working in the newly developed Community Diagnostic Centre.  You will be required to work over 7 days to deliver our service.

This is a busy role with varying demands, so building an effective rapport with patients and colleagues and being ready to take guidance and offer your support will be really important.

• You will be registered on the appropriate part of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register (or equivalent).
• Relevant post-graduate qualification i.e. Ultrasound PgD/DMU – incorporating Obstetric and Gynae Module (clinical and academic) and Abdomen Module (clinical & academic) or equivalent.
• Hold a relevant first degree or diploma i.e. DCR, BSc Radiography/ Midwifery or equivalent.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work efficiently and independently within the team of Sonographers to support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service.
• You will independently perform and report on Obstetric, Gynae and General Abdominal ultrasound scans.
• You will be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients.  Including discussing the findings of the ultrasound examination with the patient, and interpreting, reporting, recording and referring on as required all within the protocols of the department.
• You will be able to plan your own workload and organise others in the work area.
• Mentoring and supervising the work of newly qualified staff, students and assistants undergoing formal ultrasound training and participate in the training of medical staff as required is expected.
• Work autonomously undertaking different shift patterns at NNUH, and at other locations, as required in the provision of a 7 day ultrasound service.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.