• Job Description

  Req#: C9153-25-0739?language=en&page=535&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Do you want to work in a caring and professional environment where patients come first? Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking sonographer searching for a rewarding new role? #TeamUHD are looking for a sonographer to work in our ultrasound department.

  Our ultrasound team is split over four sites, Poole, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals and our Community Diagnostics Centre at the Health Sciences University in Boscombe. We carry out all types of ultrasound examinations including general medical, obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, paediatrics, including neonatal hips and neonatal heads, and musculoskeletal. We also scan as part of the Early Pregnancy clinic, various one-stop clinics and provide a 7-day ultrasound service.

  We are a friendly, supportive team, responsible for independently performing and reporting ultrasound examinations while ensuring the highest standard of patient care. We strive to deliver the best ultrasound service to our patients; we are one team united in our passion for patient care.

  Across the trust there are 10 general ultrasound rooms, 7 obstetric rooms, 2 Early Pregnancy Clinic rooms and 1 Gynae room. There is a mix of Philips, GE, Canon and Samsung ultrasound systems throughout the department. This is an incredibly exciting time to join us as we transform our services across Dorset.

  Main duties of the job

  UHD Radiology department actively encourages CPD, supporting both internal and external educational events. Within ultrasound we promote regular audits, support the training of student sonographers and MSc level qualifications. We are considerate towards protecting staff against RSI with up-to- date ergonomic equipment and ultrasound lists designed to support safe practice. UHD Radiology is UKAS accredited to both Quality Standard for Imaging and BS70000 standards.

  The successful candidate would need to be able to work both independently and as part of our team whilst demonstrating high levels of competency. Excellent communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills together with a caring and professional attitude are essential.

  The post is full time across all sites, although a part time position and flexible working would also be considered.

  Interview Date: TBC

  About us

  If you think this post might suit you, please apply online using the NHS Jobs website. Finally, you would be most welcome to come for a visit, see the departments and meet the team - please just contact us to arrange a visit.

  Dorset is a fantastic place to live and work, please take a look at our videos on YouTube under Radiography recruitment at RBCH.

  Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates, and colleagues.

  UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases, this means that services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

  Details

  Date posted

  27 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa/pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

  Reference number

  153-SP04736

  Job locations

  University Hospitals Dorset

  Longfleet Road

  Poole, Bournemouth

  BH15 2JB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

  For further information please fell free to contact

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

  For further information please fell free to contact

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography
  • HCPC Registration
  • Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound

  Experience

  Essential

  • Postgraduate experience in ultrasound
  • Ability to work independently in all areas of ultrasound including - obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal
  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Recent NHS experience

  Desirable

  • Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff
  • MSK
  • LATP Biopsy
  • Vascular
  • Paediatric (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads)

  Technical Skills

  Essential

  • Autonomous Practitioner
  • Good time management and prioritisation skills
  • Ability to analyse and interpret complex information to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports
  • Good communicator, compassionate attitude towards patient care
  • Team worker
  • Counselling skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography
  • HCPC Registration
  • Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound

  Experience

  Essential

  • Postgraduate experience in ultrasound
  • Ability to work independently in all areas of ultrasound including - obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal
  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Recent NHS experience

  Desirable

  • Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff
  • MSK
  • LATP Biopsy
  • Vascular
  • Paediatric (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads)

  Technical Skills

  Essential

  • Autonomous Practitioner
  • Good time management and prioritisation skills
  • Ability to analyse and interpret complex information to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports
  • Good communicator, compassionate attitude towards patient care
  • Team worker
  • Counselling skills

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Dorset

  Longfleet Road

  Poole, Bournemouth

  BH15 2JB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Dorset

  Longfleet Road

  Poole, Bournemouth

  BH15 2JB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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