Qualified Sonographer

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic motivated Band 7 Sonographer/s on a permanent contract to join our busy, friendly ultrasound team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.

Our Ultrasound department covers a range of specialities, and we are committed to supporting our sonographers with advanced practice, and we would require successful applicants to scan at our main hospital site, Blaydon and at the Metrocentre.

To apply as a qualified sonographer you must hold a a UK recognised Pg Certificate inMedical Ultrasound that is CASE accredited (additional ultrasound qualifications would be desirable) and you must have at least 2 year’s experience working in the NHS.

 

 

Main duties of the job

It will be expected that the successful applicant/s has a high standard work ethic that is driven by a commitment to improve patient care. You must be willing to work within the current shift rota to cover the 7 day service at all radiology locations, and be able to remain flexible to be able to meet the demands of the service. Essential skills for this post include completion of clinical competencies to scan and report ultrasound independently, have the ability to prioritise workloads and a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.

To work as a sonographer within the ultrasound team. Responsible for producing high quality ultrasound images within the radiology service both at QEH and satellite diagnostic sites; delivering a first class service meeting the needs of referrers and patients.

To perform and independently report on a comprehensive range of ultrasound protocols in accordance with departmental protocols while maintaining the highest quality of patient care and imaging.

Person Specification

Qualifications / qualified experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years experience working in the NHS

Desirable

  • DMU / PGDip Medical Ultrasound from Consortium Accreditation Sonographic Education (CASE) accredited institution
  • 2:1 degree in a health related subject

Skills

Essential

  • prioritise and manage workload according to clinical need
  • excellent communication skills verbal and written

Desirable

  • able to scan and report Ultrasound scans independently to a high standard

special requirements

Essential

  • must be able to work flexibly within the US rota to maintain extended 7 day servicee
  • able to work at main hospital site and all satellite sites

Experience

Essential

  • evidence of continuous professional development

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).

Closing Date: 14 July 2026

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