Wye Valley NHS Trust

Consultant Sonographer

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

Hereford County Hospital is a busy district general hospital serving the population of Herefordshire, Powys and parts of Shropshire. We currently have a vacancy in ultrasound for a a consultant sonographer.

The Radiology and Ultrasound department has undergone significant changes over the last 5years since entering into a partnership with Philips and you will have the opportunity to work with up to date technology.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), due to open in 2025 within Herefordshire.

The CDC will incorporate Imaging (Plain X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI and CT), A range of cardiorespiratory investigations and pathology services in a "one stop" location to obtain diagnostic information. The successful candidate will rotate through the newly built CDC.

Prospective candidates are welcome to have an informal discussion with Mrs Rose Jones (Lead Sonographer) on 01432 364232.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to have a BSc in Radiography, Postgraduate Diploma and a MSc in Medical Ultrasound .

The post holder will be required to have a specialist area of interest which requires advanced skills of interpretation and clinical decision making. To exercise a high degree of professional and personal autonomy, demonstrating advanced clinical competence, decision making and a knowledge base beyond those associated with a conventional sonographer.

We are a busy department and there is a requirement for the successful candidate to participate in a 7 day working shift system.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, The George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the Shadow of the Black Mountains we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys. Several community hospitals are linked to Hereford County hospital and diagnostic services are available in Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we would want for our family and friends.

more than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the bustle of the a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values - Care, Accountability and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time....all the time.

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

229-CS-7401643

Job locations

Wye Valley NHS Trust

The County Hospital Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the full job description and main responsibilities, please view the attached supporting information linked to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the full job description and main responsibilities, please view the attached supporting information linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Eduction & Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc / DCR Radiography
  • Post graduate Diploma medical ultrasound
  • MSc medical Ultrasound
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Teaching experience / qualification
  • Leadership experience / qualification
  • Professional Membership
  • SoR Accreditation
  • MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Sills Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed interpersonal skills both orally and written
  • Ability to write reports tailored to the referrer and clinical situation in a concise and logical manager
  • Computer literate and able to use a range of applications

Desirable

  • Understanding of departmental operational issues
  • Knowledge of developing protocols and SOP's
  • Experience of audit
  • Able to perform PDR's

Experience

Essential

  • Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience supported by masters level education
  • In-depth experience through formal and in-house training to function at the level beyond that of a sonographer in an area of specialist practice including interventional techniques in chosen area of expertise
  • ParticipatAbility to critically appraise / research publicationsion in audit

Desirable

  • Publication or presentation at national conferences
  • Links with Higher Education Institutes

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey clinical findings and impart bad news
  • Flexible attitude to departmental duties, supporting lead sonographers and leading the team in their absence
  • Committed to quality improvement and governance

Desirable

  • Team Leadership qualities

Other Factors

Essential

  • Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
  • Flexible attitude with respect to hours of work
  • Prepared to support 7 day working
  • Willing to undertake training, self-development and audit of own work
  • Keep concise and clear documentation
  • Work closely with the ultrasound leads and radiology management to ensure a high quality service
  • Attendance in line with Trust sickness and absence policy
Person Specification

Eduction & Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc / DCR Radiography
  • Post graduate Diploma medical ultrasound
  • MSc medical Ultrasound
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Teaching experience / qualification
  • Leadership experience / qualification
  • Professional Membership
  • SoR Accreditation
  • MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Sills Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed interpersonal skills both orally and written
  • Ability to write reports tailored to the referrer and clinical situation in a concise and logical manager
  • Computer literate and able to use a range of applications

Desirable

  • Understanding of departmental operational issues
  • Knowledge of developing protocols and SOP's
  • Experience of audit
  • Able to perform PDR's

Experience

Essential

  • Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience supported by masters level education
  • In-depth experience through formal and in-house training to function at the level beyond that of a sonographer in an area of specialist practice including interventional techniques in chosen area of expertise
  • ParticipatAbility to critically appraise / research publicationsion in audit

Desirable

  • Publication or presentation at national conferences
  • Links with Higher Education Institutes

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey clinical findings and impart bad news
  • Flexible attitude to departmental duties, supporting lead sonographers and leading the team in their absence
  • Committed to quality improvement and governance

Desirable

  • Team Leadership qualities

Other Factors

Essential

  • Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
  • Flexible attitude with respect to hours of work
  • Prepared to support 7 day working
  • Willing to undertake training, self-development and audit of own work
  • Keep concise and clear documentation
  • Work closely with the ultrasound leads and radiology management to ensure a high quality service
  • Attendance in line with Trust sickness and absence policy

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 (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.

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Wye Valley NHS Trust

The County Hospital Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Wye Valley NHS Trust

The County Hospital Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Sonographer

Rose Jones

Rose-Marie.Jones@wvt.nhs.uk

01432364232

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

229-CS-7401643

Job locations

Wye Valley NHS Trust

The County Hospital Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER


Supporting documents

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