# Ultrasound Practitioner (Sonographer) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ultrasound-practitioner-sonographer/e46b6213-e9ef-4d0e-9d62-5c02de947a15 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ultrasound-practitioner-sonographer/e46b6213-e9ef-4d0e-9d62-5c02de947a15.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Harrogate - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent member of staff with agenda for change training salary applied. - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8am - 6pm, 4 days per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T12:31:46.374Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/North_Yorkshire/Harrogate/Harrogate_District_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiology/Radiology-v8036523 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8036523?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hdft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and self-motivated radiographer to join our Ultrasound team. The post holder will be responsible for the daily supervision of an integrated, responsive and effective imaging service; coordinate resources to ensure continuity of service; be an integral member of the ultrasound team and ensure compliance with national standards. Being primarily responsible for delivering an ultrasound service where required across the trust, in keeping with agenda for change terms and conditions. This is a sonographer role that includes clinical duties on a daily basis; contributing towards the day-to-day operation of a high quality, flexible and efficient ultrasound department and the clinical caseload. The post holder will provide support to the other radiology and trust staff on a daily basis, ensuring best clinical practice and full utilisation of the resources available. They will be on hand to discuss scan findings and any relevant adjustments to patient pathways to enhance patient experience and ensure we give the best service possible to all our patients. They will work closely with the Principal Sonographer to ensure the department objectives are being translated into daily practice. They must ensure the activity of the department reflects the values of the Trust with the aim of improving the quality of the service delivered. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for supporting the department in the following ways: - To ensure images and examination details are stored appropriately. - To use ultrasound equipment safely and effectively. - Adhere to ultrasound guidance and protocols. - Participate in audits and review activities to ensure continued high department and practice standards. - Responsible for managing own workload - Work within their scope of practice, remaining within expected levels of competencies and seeking advice / guidance / assistance when required. - Undertaking ultrasound examinations and providing high quality reports on scans  appropriate to training and the level of training undertaken. - Carrying out support duties to support the management and function of the department within a Sonographer role. - Progressing patient care and workflow of the ultrasound team, following relevant scan findings and to act upon these accordingly - To attend the relevant training events and programmes when required. - To ensure a high level of communication with both patients and colleagues in order to ensure a good examination standard. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jake Wheater on \[email protected\] ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and self-motivated radiographer to join our Ultrasound team. The post holder will be responsible for the daily supervision of an integrated, responsive and effective imaging service; coordinate resources to ensure continuity of service; be an integral member of the ultrasound team and ensure compliance with national standards. Being primarily responsible for delivering an ultrasound service where required across the trust, in keeping with agenda for change terms and conditions. This is a sonographer role that includes clinical duties on a daily basis; contributing towards the day-to-day operation of a high quality, flexible and efficient ultrasound department and the clinical caseload. The post holder will provide support to the other radiology and trust staff on a daily basis, ensuring best clinical practice and full utilisation of the resources available. They will be on hand to discuss scan findings and any relevant adjustments to patient pathways to enhance patient experience and ensure we give the best service possible to all our patients. They will work closely with the Principal Sonographer to ensure the department objectives are being translated into daily practice. They must ensure the activity of the department reflects the values of the Trust with the aim of improving the quality of the service delivered. ## Job Description The post holder will be responsible for supporting the department in the following ways: To ensure images and examination details are stored appropriately. To use ultrasound equipment safely and effectively. Adhere to ultrasound guidance and protocols. Participate in audits and review activities to ensure continued high department and practice standards. Responsible for managing own workload Work within their scope of practice, remaining within expected levels of competencies and seeking advice / guidance / assistance when required. Undertaking ultrasound examinations and providing high quality reports on scans appropriate to training and the level of training undertaken. Carrying out support duties to support the management and function of the department within a Sonographer role. Progressing patient care and workflow of the ultrasound team, following relevant scan findings and to act upon these accordingly To attend the relevant training events and programmes when required. To ensure a high level of communication with both patients and colleagues in order to ensure a good examination standard. ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jake Wheater on \[email protected\] ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of NHS Ultrasound models of care **Desirable** - Participation in Trust/clinical meetings - Experience in Audit - Knowledge of IT systems required to be used in the areas of work ### Qualifications **Essential** - Post graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound ### Professional registration **Essential** - HCPC registration - CASE accredited Ultrasound qualifications **Desirable** - Evidence of relevant post graduate study - Previous Ultrasound qualification ## Documents - [jd - 421-ltucc-3595c (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10324607) - [trust policies and procedures (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10324608) ## 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.