Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Peripatetic Sonographer Practice Educator

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

**12 Months Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity**

To work with the East of England Imaging Academy (EoEIA), local and regional trusts, and ultrasound education providers in the region to support an NHSE project aiming to increase midwife sonographers within our region in a way that maintains or increases ultrasound clinical training and service capacity.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work flexibly to support the Ultrasound service within clinics across several sites within the East of England. This will include working with different teams, locations and environments on a regular basis.

You will be expected to coordinate the delivery of practical obstetric ultrasound training for students and trainees to ensure a continuous workforce provision which is of high quality. You will work with other members of the team, the wider professional workforce, key stakeholders and HEI personnel, where appropriate, to ensure practical standards are met.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

234-25-E1965

Job locations

East of England Imaging Academy, Cotman Centre

Colney lane

Norwich

NR4 7UB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct, and to be a credible and competent practitioner within the clinical area. This must be in accordance with HCPC/relevant professional body code of professional conduct and work within limits of competence.

To provide a high quality obstetric ultrasound scanning service in conjunction with other sonographers and health care professionals.

To independently perform ultrasound scanning duties to the required standards and protocols of each department and to produce a precise diagnostic written clinical report for each ultrasound scan undertaken.

Using the relevant Trust database/systems (eg RIS, Astraia, E3) the report should include the clinical diagnosis, possible differentials and any further recommendations or follow ups.

Verbally discuss at an appropriate level clinical findings with the patient, including breaking bad news within the protocols of the department in an empathetic and caring way

Liaise effectively with clinicians concerning urgent scan findings and patient management. Seek appropriate help if further imaging is appropriate.

Have a high level of concentration during the examination when there may be background distractions from accompanying partners or equipment.

To actively participate in matters concerning clinical governance, clinical audit, and assessment.

To undertake any administrative duties that may be necessary for speedy progression of patients and patient results.

To adhere to Trust policy and procedures in terms of health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.

To give full co-operation in any investigations of a complaint or untoward incident and comply with company procedure to that effect. Provide a detailed written account of the event.

Ensure a full working knowledge of all the ultrasound equipment and IT systems relevant to the post. To actively report faults in line with department policy.

To occasionally perform high quality diagnostic examinations on a mobile ultrasound machine on the ward due to Covid or other infections. Wear the specified PPE for the condition and appropriately decontaminate the equipment post examination.

To ensure the safe transportation of ultrasound equipment to the community or other departments within the hospital. Occasional use of hoist or other manual handling equipment maybe required.Occasionally perform high quality ultrasound examinations in unpleasant working conditions with the appropriate PPE on. This may include uncontained body fluids, foul linen, lice etc.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.