# Sonographer/Midwife Sonographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sonographermidwife-sonographer/34e12ce3-f6a2-4bfc-ae16-84bb9357cdd6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sonographermidwife-sonographer/34e12ce3-f6a2-4bfc-ae16-84bb9357cdd6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** West Bromwich - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (7 day working) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-23T09:22:12.430Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmingham/Sandwell_West_Birmingham_NHS_Trust/Imaging/Imaging-v8027798 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8027798?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.swbh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Sonographer to join SWB NHS Trust at a very exciting time, as we have recently moved into our state-of-the-art, brand new, £100m Hospital. Joining a team with the privilege to work with all the very latest equipment in a purpose-built environment designed to our own specifications. SWB is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population. Harnessing ambition, investment, commitment and the contribution of our people, our vision is to be the UK’s best integrated care provider. We’re already on our way to achieving this. We’ve trebled our training budget, enhanced the way we recognise our people and are constructing career pathway frameworks. Our people have names, they have voices, they have a family here.  As we create greater levels of service integration, we know where we’re going and we know we won’t get there alone. That’s why we want you to join us. Great care can change everything. Like you, everyone here at SWB wants to be a part of truly brilliant, integrated care.  And just like you, we’re ambitious about what we do. We’re always seeking ways to do more and be better for our patients. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidates will be joining a motivated workforce that welcomes new challenges as we work together to provide the very best care and service for our patients.  Qualified Sonographers/Midwife Sonographers with CASE approved qualifications are welcome to apply as we would like to expand and improve our service. - To regularly undertake and provide comprehensive, independently written reports on, a wide range of ultrasound examinations to a standard acceptable to the service. To draw conclusions from the ultrasound findings and recommend further investigations. - To communicate highly complex information regarding diagnosis / treatment directly with Clinicians and patients within a multidisciplinary team. - To give a clear explanation to patients regarding Ultrasound examinations including risks, benefits, accuracy and limitation, in order to gain informed consent within an ethical and moral framework. - To work within, and adhere to, Standards and Operational Policies relating to the provision of a quality Imaging service. To ensure that these Standards and Operational Policies are adhered to by more junior staff. - To assist in the development and production of protocols, procedures and training manuals. - To work within, and contribute to, evidence based protocols and guidelines. When inadequacies in protocols and guidelines are identified, investigate and inform the Lead Sonographer in a timely and appropriate manner. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails. Bring your dedication and determination here, and you’ll be surprised by just how great your career can be. We like to think we offer you the best of both worlds. We’re a welcoming and friendly place that’s devoted to our community. But our plans and ideas for the future – yours and ours – are huge. If this type of new adventure appeals to you then come and talk to us where we can organise an informal visit.  We are sure you will be impressed by what we have to offer you. ## Job Details We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Sonographer to join SWB NHS Trust at a very exciting time, as we have recently moved into our state-of-the-art, brand new, £100m Hospital. Joining a team with the privilege to work with all the very latest equipment in a purpose-built environment designed to our own specifications. SWB is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population. Harnessing ambition, investment, commitment and the contribution of our people, our vision is to be the UK’s best integrated care provider. We’re already on our way to achieving this. We’ve trebled our training budget, enhanced the way we recognise our people and are constructing career pathway frameworks. Our people have names, they have voices, they have a family here. As we create greater levels of service integration, we know where we’re going and we know we won’t get there alone. That’s why we want you to join us. Great care can change everything. Like you, everyone here at SWB wants to be a part of truly brilliant, integrated care. And just like you, we’re ambitious about what we do. We’re always seeking ways to do more and be better for our patients. ## Job Description The successful candidates will be joining a motivated workforce that welcomes new challenges as we work together to provide the very best care and service for our patients. Qualified Sonographers/Midwife Sonographers with CASE approved qualifications are welcome to apply as we would like to expand and improve our service. To regularly undertake and provide comprehensive, independently written reports on, a wide range of ultrasound examinations to a standard acceptable to the service. To draw conclusions from the ultrasound findings and recommend further investigations. To communicate highly complex information regarding diagnosis / treatment directly with Clinicians and patients within a multidisciplinary team. To give a clear explanation to patients regarding Ultrasound examinations including risks, benefits, accuracy and limitation, in order to gain informed consent within an ethical and moral framework. To work within, and adhere to, Standards and Operational Policies relating to the provision of a quality Imaging service. To ensure that these Standards and Operational Policies are adhered to by more junior staff. To assist in the development and production of protocols, procedures and training manuals. To work within, and contribute to, evidence based protocols and guidelines. When inadequacies in protocols and guidelines are identified, investigate and inform the Lead Sonographer in a timely and appropriate manner. ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails. Bring your dedication and determination here, and you’ll be surprised by just how great your career can be. We like to think we offer you the best of both worlds. We’re a welcoming and friendly place that’s devoted to our community. But our plans and ideas for the future – yours and ours – are huge. If this type of new adventure appeals to you then come and talk to us where we can organise an informal visit. We are sure you will be impressed by what we have to offer you. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required - Must be able to work independently and be competent to write a concise and accurate report - High standard of clinical skills - IT Skills to use the necessary system / image recording system - Evidence of current CPD - Ability to undertake audit **Desirable** - Experience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research based evidence of best practice - Experience in research and development ### Qualifications **Essential** - DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography - State Registered (Radiographer / Nurse) - DMU or Pg Dip Ultrasound **Desirable** - Undertaking clinical study at Masters level or a relevant management course ## Documents - [candidate briefing pack (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2982) - [swb reward & recognition guide (pdf, 704.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2604) - [band 7 sonographer/midwife sonographer (pdf, 56.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10314936) - [band 7 sonographer/midwife sonographer jd (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10314935) - [flexible working document – healthier futures (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2437) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.