Sonographer at Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

56515.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Obstetric Ultrasound, Gynaecological Ultrasound, Abdominal Ultrasound, Trans-vaginal Scanning, Patient Care, Clinical Diagnosis, Ultrasound Physics, Equipment Evaluation, Communication Skills, Organisational Skills, Autonomous Practice, Nuchal Translucency Scanning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Job Description NHS Band 7 Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Hours per Week: full time 37.5 Contract Type: Permanent Are you an experienced Sonographer looking to work in a welcoming team who drive innovation and encourage personal development, who recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance? If so, we would love to hear from you! What can we offer you? A wide variety of experience in all aspects of ultrasound within a busy and friendly environment. Part time flexible working so that it can fit around you! A teaching department with a 3-tier structure and supporting mentorship from the team A bespoke induction and training, based on your needs and interests Encouragement to continue your professional development and opportunity for further training, education and courses. We will also support your professional development via internal courses including Trust Leadership and Management programmes Staff benefits which include childcare vouchers, on-site gym / swimming pool, cycle to work scheme, access to our free Beach Hut, accommodation (dependent on availability) and many more! Key Responsibilities Independently undertake a wide range of ultrasound examinations in line with Local, Regional and National guidelines as an autonomous practitioner. Undertaking ultrasound scans at remote satellite ultrasound facilities where there is no immediately available Consultant Radiologist support Provide a daily obs/Gynae +/- abdominal ultrasound service to all departments at Queen Alexandra Hospital, working within own qualification & expertise. Have a detailed knowledge of ultrasound equipment and the physics of ultrasound and be able to operate a wide range of ultrasound machines. To use this skill and knowledge to operate machines safely to produce optimum images and most accurate diagnosis Participation in evaluation of new equipment To use own judgment to analyse and interpret ultrasound images in order to provide independent written reports To give a diagnosis to the referring clinician which may directly impact on patient treatment and management; often resulting in surgical intervention Provide specialist advice concerning the care and/or treatment of obstetric, gynaecological and abdominal patients For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please see the attached Job description Qualifications Essential PgD/MSc in Medical Ultrasound or Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (Obstetrics, Gynaecology +/- general ultrasound) Hold a current state registration certificate (HCPC, NMC) Have portfolio evidence. Ability to travel to and work in our community sites located in Fareham, Gosport and Petersfield. Sonographer Experience in a NHS setting. Nuchal Translucency accredited (Fetal Medicine Foundation & DQASS) Desirable MSK Small parts (Testes/Thyroid etc.) Paediatrics Experience Essential Experience as a sonographer in an NHS Trust. Desirable Post graduate radiography/midwifery experience. Skills and Knowledge Highly developed physical skills (dexterity, co-ordination & sensory skills) Sound technical knowledge of equipment and ultrasound techniques Sound clinical knowledge Ability to communicate effectively up to consultant level Competent in all aspects of obstetric, gynae, abdominal and trans-vaginal scanning Good communication and patient care skills Ability to work alone or as part of team Enthusiastic and self-motivated Good organisational skills Keen to develop and take on new roles A willingness to be flexible Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm Additional Information The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026 Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5 Salary Band: Band 7 Staff Group: Allied Health Professionals Contract Type: Permanent Job Area: AHP

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Responsibilities

Independently perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations and provide independent written reports for obstetric, gynaecological, and abdominal patients. Provide specialist advice to referring clinicians and operate ultrasound equipment across various hospital and community sites.