Sonographer/ Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team as a Sonographer (within the NCA). We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Ultrasound Sonographer to join our team. You will be a Sonographer/ Radiographer/ Midwife with a CASE Accredited Ultrasound qualification at PgCert/ PGDip level or equivalent in Abdominal and/or Gynae and Obstetric scanning. Vascular Scientists will be considered.

NT experience and FMF / DQASS number is highly desirable. Experience working in an NHS hospital would be desirable together with UK qualifications in order to justify the banding for this role. Considerations will be given to non-UK qualified candidates as a band 5 or 6 preceptorship role depending on experience and abilities, working towards achieving band 7 status. Preceptorship at NCA is up to a period of 9 months.

You will be primarily based at Oldham or Salford however there will be an element of cross site working.

We are a highly skilled friendly team supported by the Clinical Leadership team. This is a challenging but rewarding post with the potential for many opportunities to further develop and progress in Ultrasound. We actively promote and encourage staff to pursue their interest and take an active role in service improvement.

Main duties of the job

The Ultrasound department has an established and highly successful trainee sonographer programme and there are opportunities to act as a student mentor. The department has strong educational links with the University of Salford.

Sonographers are appointed to a base site where they will spend the majority of their time, however you may be required to provide cover in accordance with service needs at any of the trust sites. All hospital sites are in close proximity to both the city of centre of Manchester and the countryside of Lancashire with good accessible transport links.

The service supports flexible working arrangements, and part time opportunities are also available and will be considered.

We have a wide range of state of the art equipment which is updated under a rolling replacement programme and we take part in regular audits to improve our standard of work.

Please contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.

About us

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

236-DPG-P200-25

Job locations

NCA Hospitals NHS Trust

NCA headquarters, Mayo Building, Salford Royal hospital, Stott Lane

Oldham

OL1 2JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Patient focus and abilities Essential

• Able to concentrate for long periods of time and cope with interruptions
• Demonstrates teamwork
• Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

• Flexibility in working hours
• Involvement in service improvement

Essential Essential

• Specialist training and practical experience with a range of Ultrasound equipment
• Demonstration of capability for independent, self-motivated working.
• PG Diploma/Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
• HCPC registration (or equivalent)

Desirable

• MSc in Ultrasound or equivalent
• SOR registration

Person Specification Patient focus and abilities Essential

• Able to concentrate for long periods of time and cope with interruptions
• Demonstrates teamwork
• Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

• Flexibility in working hours
• Involvement in service improvement

Essential Essential

• Specialist training and practical experience with a range of Ultrasound equipment
• Demonstration of capability for independent, self-motivated working.
• PG Diploma/Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
• HCPC registration (or equivalent)

Desirable

• MSc in Ultrasound or equivalent
• SOR registration

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NCA Hospitals NHS Trust

NCA headquarters, Mayo Building, Salford Royal hospital, Stott Lane

Oldham

OL1 2JH

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)