We are seeking Advanced Practice Sonographers (band 8a) to join the Ultrasound leadership team in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
The Advanced Practice Sonographer will be leading a team who shares the values of kindness, respect, honesty, professionalism, support, hardworking, teamwork, learning and teaching. The post holder should have a self awareness of their own unique strengths to bring out the best in themselves, and each member of the ultrasound team, to deliver excellent care to our patients. They should also be aware of how to use these strengths to navigate challenging situations.
The Advanced Practice Sonographer must fulfil the Multi Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England, and evidence advanced clinical practice, education, research, leadership and management skills.
Candidates who do not meet all of the criteria in the job description may be appointed as Trainee Advanced Practice Sonographer (band 7) with the expectation that all elements are met in 3 years.
Main duties of the job
– Work in accordance with the Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England (HEE, 2017) and University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) Trust Framework for Advanced Practice.
– Utilise advanced clinical skills within an interdepartmental and/or multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients within the Ultrasound service receive holistic, timely and high quality care.
– Exercise autonomous clinical expertise, high levels of judgement, discretion, and decision- making in care, in accordance with their scope of practice.
– Draw on expertise utilising the four pillars of advanced practice to lead and influence improvements to standards of care.
– Develop a culture of organisational learning to inspire future and existing staff.
– Influence and lead on the improvement of care though clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research in collaboration with clinical and academic colleagues.
– Demonstrate compassionate leadership in daily working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, or DMU, or equivalent.
- Masters Degree in Advanced Practice or equivalent
- Statutory Professional Registration
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualifications/course
- Education/Mentorship/Supervision/Coaching qualifications/course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable experience within general/non obstetric ultrasound and/or MSK ultrasound, including with acute patients.
- Management ability and leadership demonstrable experience
- Excellent clinical and practical skills
- Demonstrable experience of education and supervision
- Recent demonstrable experience in clinical audit and quality improvement
- Influencing policy and clinical guidance
- Proven evidence of practice in line with the HEE (2017) multi-professional framework
Desirable
- Recent extensive, substantive demonstrable NHS experience.
- Implementing policy and clinical guidance
- Appraisal skills
- Multi-professional supervision
- Change management skills
- Demonstrable experience of conducting audits and research
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate action.
- Proven evidence of relevant, recent study and continuing professional development
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, whilst adapting to changes
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.
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: 06 June 2026
