Ultrasound Practitioner

Ultrasound Practitioner The closing date is 16 December 2025 Go back Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Job Summary To work as a sonographer within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, having completed the post graduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound, becoming an autonomous practitioner contributing to the sonographer led service. The post holder will undertake all of the required clinical caseload of the Trust other than the most complex interventions which are carried out by medical staff members. They will manage the patient pathway associated with their individual designated referrals, providing a comprehensive report of the findings (seeking appropriate advice if required) and ensuring it is communicated to appropriate clinicians. The post holder will take responsibility for image archiving and electronic data management generated during the procedure. Desirable qualities include independent scanning experience of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, GenMed and Musculoskeletal areas. Base site vacancies at North Tyneside General Hospital. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made. Main duties of the job To work as an sonographer within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, having completed the post graduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound, becoming an autonomous practitioner contributing to the sonographer led service requiring minimal input from consultant medical staff. To be progressing towards undertaking all of the required clinical caseload of the Trust other than the most complex interventions which are carried out by medical staff members. Independently manage the patient pathway associated with their individual designated referrals, providing a comprehensive report of the findings (seeking appropriate advice if required) and ensuring it is communicated to appropriate clinicians. To take responsibility for image archiving and electronic data management generated during the procedure. To be able to effectively express, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills, distressing and unexpected news directly to patients using empathy, respect and tact. To develop knowledge base of professional expertise for external consultation and to work as a team with a multi-disciplinary approach to service provision. To be responsible for technical equipment QA and ensuring its safe operation for patient use. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries. Qualifications Essential BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent. Masters level post graduate certificate or diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or equivalent. State registration with the Health Professions Council or other Royal College. Completion of the two year post graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound. Desirable Short specialist courses leading to other postgraduate qualifications. Experience Essential Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Desirable Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools. Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ £47,810 to £54,710 a year per rota per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr