Job summary
As a Sonographer at Heartlands Hospital Birmingham, you will perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations critical to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients across diverse clinical specialties.
Utilizing the latest sonographic machines, you will acquire and interpret detailed images of abdominal, vascular, and musculoskeletal structures, ensuring precision and diagnostic accuracy.
You will prepare and position patients, provide clear procedural explanations, and maintain strict adherence to hospital protocols and infection control standards. Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to patient care plans by providing timely, accurate diagnostic ultrasound reports. Your role demands expert knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and sonographic principles, alongside professional certification and commitment to continuous professional development.
This position is pivotal in supporting clinical decision-making and enhancing patient outcomes in a fast-paced, tertiary care setting.
You will be part of a department known for using the latest technology, supporting staff development, and providing caring patient services in a positive and innovative environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a highly specialised clinical ultrasound service, ensuring effective patient diagnosis across the UHB NHS Trust. The post holder must demonstrate compassionate patient care during all patient contact through the service.
The post holder will meet operational standards to ensure effective and progressive service delivery. They will be responsible for managing and prioritising workload and to produce comprehensive independent reports. The post holder will work within professional boundaries to improve patient outcomes.
In addition to the delivery of the ultrasound service, the post holder will be responsible for
* Training and development of appropriate staff in all aspects of clinical service
* Development and implementation of U/S protocols
* Contribution to research and development
* Participation in extended service
* Promotion of Imaging standards
* Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, ensuring it is calibrated and functioning correctly
Deliverables:
Accurate and detailed ultrasound images and reports delivered within set timeframes.
Clear communication of findings to clinical teams to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
Comprehensive documentation of patient information and scan details.
Contribution to maintaining a safe, efficient, and patient-focused scanning environment.
Active participation in team meetings and training sessions to improve service quality
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a post graduate accredited qualification in medical ultrasound.
- *Must be state registered (HCPC or NMC) when eligible or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
Experience
Essential
- *Must have relevant NHS work experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required.
- *To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner.
- *Highly specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures.
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
Desirable
- *IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system.
- *Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols.
- *Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
- *Demonstration of innovation in the healthcare profession.
- *Courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.
- *Positive application of professional code of conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Educated to degree level or equivalent, have a post graduate accredited qualification in medical ultrasound.
- *Must be state registered (HCPC or NMC) when eligible or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
Experience
Essential
- *Must have relevant NHS work experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required.
- *To possess a full understanding of ethical and moral issues to enable delivery of bad news to patients in an appropriate/empathetic manner.
- *Highly specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures.
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
Desirable
- *IT experience to use the necessary computerised reporting system and image recording system.
- *Must be prepared to assist with the development of the service and protocols.
- *Possess knowledge and understanding of the audit process.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce.
- *Demonstration of innovation in the healthcare profession.
- *Courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.
- *Positive application of professional code of conduct
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).
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.
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).
