Sonographer

NHS; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn are looking for an enthusiastic individual with proven experience, to take on an exciting job opportunity within the Ultrasound team as a Sonographer.

This is an ideal opportunity to consolidate any existing skills, as well as the potential to learn new skills with help and support of trained Sonographers and Radiologists.

You will be responsible for independently undertaking examinations in obstetrics & gynaecology, including transvaginal, general abdominal, vascular, soft tissue, musculo-skeletal, neck and paediatric hips scanning: scope will be within sonographers existing qualifications, however, support would be given to obtain additional qualifications if required for service delivery. If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!

***Previous applicants for this position need not apply***

Main duties of the job

You will work as an independent practitioner without direct clinician input and will provide written and verbal, clinical/diagnostic reports, including suggestions for further patient management and are, therefore, directly accountable for their actions.

Scanning clinics will be in a variety of venues, including antenatal ultrasound, radiology department, diagnostic assessment centre (CDC), North Cambs Hospital site, wards, operating theatres and other off-site clinics as required. In addition, you will manage and deliver an effective ultrasound service to ensure a high standard of care for all patients under the post holder's care. Organise an effective and efficient service. This requires knowledge and experience to plan and prioritise patient workload; one's own section workload and training sessions. There is an expectation to manage a range of patients with differing demands including in-patients, geriatrics and paediatrics.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.

We love working here and think you will too.

Date posted: 14 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 426-642-25TAM

Job locations: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this exciting opportunity.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience as an Obs/Gynae and general sonographer

Desirable

• Experience with Carotid scanning
• Experience in Musculo-skeletal scanning
• Experience in interventional scanning

Qualifications/training and professional development Essential

• DCR/Degree, DMU or PGD/PGC/MSc in Medical Ultrasound
• BSc in Radiography/Midwifery/Physiotherapy
• CASE accredited Ultrasound course or at least 1 year experience in Ultrasound in the UK
• HCPC Registration

Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential

• Ability to independently perform, interpret and report ultrasound examinations in line with departmental guidelines
• Autonomously produce written reports of examinations
• Ability to assess and refer patients if further examinations/interventions are required
• Ability to take line management responsibility in the Ultrasound Department in the absence of the Lead Ultrasound Sonographer
• Ultrasound techniques

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk