Sonographer: Sponsorship Available

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Job Summary

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Sonographer to join our team in a full time or part time role on a permanent basis.

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new Community Diagnostic Centre opened in February 2025. As part of the workforce requirements the Imaging department are recruiting qualified staff to join our team and we need to grow our current Ultrasound team with qualified Sonographers to support this.

The NNUH Ultrasound Department now consists of seven general ultrasound rooms and five obstetric ultrasound rooms and a Vascular Lab. In addition, we provide a general ultrasound service in Cromer and support one-stop clinic provision within the Trust.

The Imaging Department at the NNUH has recently been re-accredited with the QSI and is undergoing a significant asset replacement programme.

The NNUH is a large teaching hospital situated on the outskirts of the historic city of Norwich with outreach clinics located in the coastal town of Cromer. Recognised nationally and internationally for the quality and range of services provided, patients are referred by local GP practices, from other acute hospitals and other primary care trusts around the country.

Continuous Professional Development is actively supported through an established appraisal system, in-service training and opportunities for further post graduate study in line with operational needs and strategic vision.

 

Main duties of the job

Ultrasound/Radiology is committed to offering the best possible care to our patients and this requires dedication from all our staff and this role will be no exception. We will expect you to share our passion for achieving excellence in the care of our patients.

You will work as part of the broader ultrasound team and will rotate through the department; independently perform and report on Obstetric, Gynae and General Abdominal ultrasound scans. This will include performing unsupervised sessions in off-site locations and working in the newly developed Community Diagnostic Centre. You will be required to work over 7 days to deliver our service.

This is a busy role with varying demands, so building an effective rapport with patients and colleagues and being ready to take guidance and offer your support will be really important.

  • You will be registered on the appropriate part of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register (or equivalent).
  • Relevant post-graduate qualification i.e. Ultrasound PgD/DMU – incorporating Obstetric and Gynae Module (clinical and academic) and Abdomen Module (clinical & academic) or equivalent.
  • Hold a relevant first degree or diploma i.e. DCR, BSc Radiography/ Midwifery or equivalent.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Post Grad Diploma in medical ultrasound, gynae, obstetrics and abdominal ultrasound
  • Registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) – radiographer or other professional body.

Desirable

  • CASE accredited qualification in Obstetric, Gynae & General Medical Ultrasound

Experience

Essential

  • Some experience within dedicated ultrasound department/facility, as your primary role including as a trainee Sonographer
  • Some experience using Ultrasound Machines, including as a trainee Sonographer

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience in ultrasound

Skills

Essential

  • Report ultrasound examinations in a range of locations. Correctly interpreting findings, Potential differential diagnosis and appropriate follow up in line with department protocol.
  • Excellent communication skills with staff and patients including breaking bad news.
  • Supervisory skills, including teaching and mentoring trainee sonographers and other levelled staff and students.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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: 28 September 2025

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