Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sonographer

The closing date is 13 February 2026

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Sonographerto join our busy, dynamic, and friendly Ultrasound team.

You should be registered with theHCPC, NMC or RCT and hold aUK CASE Accredited Postgraduate DiplomaorPostgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound.NHS experience is beneficial.

We are committed to thecontinuous improvementof our services and thetraining and developmentof our staff. Our team benefits from:

An establishedpreceptorship programmefor newly qualified Sonographers
A structuredinduction programmefor all new staff
Support forcontinuous professional development, including:
- MSc pathways
- Opportunities to extend scope of practice (e.g. MSK,Paediatrics)

The postholder will:

work autonomously within agreed protocols to perform a range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provide independent diagnostic reports.

provide training and education to all members of the team.

Participate in any future 7-day service, working across all OUH sites asrequired.

Main duties of the job

Undertake and reporton a wide range of ultrasound examinations on a rotational basis, including:
- Gynaecology
- Abdominal
- "Lumps and bumps"
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) ultrasound
Deliver a high-quality, efficient, and effective ultrasound service
Work independentlywithin your scope of practice, performing scans to a high diagnostic standard, prioritising workload, and producing comprehensive, accurate reports.
Communicate results to clinicians and/or patients via agreed methods and be accountable for your professional actions.
Support training and supervisionof staff and students within the Ultrasound Unit, contributing to their development and learning.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year 15% RRP (subject to review)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

321-CSS-7466553-B7

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Kindly ensure you refer to and read through attached document for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/BSc in Radiography or Health related Science
Post Graduate Diploma/ Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or DMU
HCPC, NMC or RCT Registration

Experience

Essential

Experience in non-obstetric abdominal ultrasound, gynaecological ultrasound including endovaginal scanning, and some small parts ultrasound.
Confidence and ability to issue own reports on examinations
Evidence of professional development

Special Aptitude

Essential

Ability to work as a team, and independently
Ability to organise work load
Ability to self manage
Adaptable/flexible
High technical standards
High patient care standards
Good working knowledge of a range of ultrasound equipment

Dispostion

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to get on with all grades of staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/BSc in Radiography or Health related Science
Post Graduate Diploma/ Certificate in Medical Ultrasound or DMU
HCPC, NMC or RCT Registration

Experience

Essential

Experience in non-obstetric abdominal ultrasound, gynaecological ultrasound including endovaginal scanning, and some small parts ultrasound.
Confidence and ability to issue own reports on examinations
Evidence of professional development

Special Aptitude

Essential

Ability to work as a team, and independently
Ability to organise work load
Ability to self manage
Adaptable/flexible
High technical standards
High patient care standards
Good working knowledge of a range of ultrasound equipment

Dispostion

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to get on with all grades of staff

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

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