Sonographer

Job summary County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track record of success. Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated sonographer ready to develop your skills, within a friendly, highly supportive team providing high quality ultrasound services in County Durham and Darlington? Do you have a PgC / PgD or DMU in any given area of ultrasound and a desire to develop your independent ultrasound skills and expertise? If so we would be are very interested in hearing from. We offer a range of Ultrasound examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal, small parts musculoskeletal and Doppler. All rooms have high specification equipment, most of which have been recently upgraded. We are fully committed to CPD and encourage ongoing training. Experience is desirable, although newly qualified sonographers will be considered. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Robert Kent, Consultant Sonographer. Responsibilities Produce high‑quality diagnostic ultrasound reports that contribute positively to patient management. Apply clinical governance to ultrasound technique and practice, regularly developing and improving the service through evidence‑based practice. Safely and effectively operate ultrasound equipment and perform regular quality assurance checks, troubleshooting potential problems. Maintain high standards whilst working under pressure and deal effectively with unpredictable patient demands. Participate in audit, quality improvement, continuing professional development, clinical trials, research and development. Document equipment malfunctions and report to the Ultrasound Manager. Provide a full ultrasound scanning and reporting service for in‑patients, out‑patients and GP referrals, identifying pathologies and reporting diagnoses or suggesting other imaging as required. Supervise Radiographer assistants in their activities within the Ultrasound suite. Contribute to the training of others including radiographers, radiology registrars and other doctors. Provide high standards of patient care in a safe, clean and tidy working environment, observing all Trust and departmental policies. Deal with difficult and potentially aggressive patients and their relatives. About us We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester‑le‑Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community‑based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Over reliance on AI‑generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up‑to‑date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply. Details Date posted: 24 November 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro‑rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: C9439‑2526‑0974 Location: University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road, Durham, DH1 5TW Qualifications & Experience Essential DMU/PGD HCPC registration Evidence of CPD Able to compose own reports Workflow organisation on any scale Desirable Desire to Progress MSC US Person Specification Special Skills & Knowledge (Essential) Technical expertise Ability to work autonomously Wide range of scanning examinations Ability to question reason for referral Knowledge of Radiology Information systems Computer literate Ability to adapt to new technology Good communicator Evidence of previous research and audit Special Skills & Knowledge (Desirable) Responds well to change Will continue to improve performance Accountable Understands work dynamics Knowledge of the interface of the information systems Proven teaching abilities Special Requirements (Essential) Willing to lead by example Flexible Caring Empathetic Special Requirements (Desirable) Keen to develop 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr