West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 7 - Enhanced Practice Sonographer, Radiology

The closing date is 09 December 2025

Job summary

A part-time Band 7 Enhanced Practice Sonographer vacancy has arisen to support the provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) across the Trust.This post is open to qualified sonographers as well as those currently undergoing training. Trainees or experienced Band 6 staff in training will be appointed at Band 6, with progression to Band 7 following a preceptorship period and development of autonomous practice.The successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring, interpreting, analysing, and reporting a wide range of ultrasound examinations, either across multiple specialties or within an area of special interest. You will contribute significantly to the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of the Trust's ultrasound services.The role will be based at St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital, with occasional ad-hoc cover at Watford General Hospital or the Elstree community clinic.

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:

  • To contribute to the operational duties of the ultrasound departments services across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust. Including maternity, general, inpatients and acute referrals.
  • To be an effective member of the Ultrasound team, promoting the trust values through our workforce.
  • Provide a high standard of Sonographer/ultrasound services to radiologists and patients.
  • Complete ultrasound examinations to a high standard.
  • Supervision of junior staff, international recruits and students through induction and training programmes.

This post is ideal for strong communicators who enjoy working part of a close-knit team.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

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Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year inc HCA pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-10747

Job locations

Cross Site

Cross Site

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

  • DMU or PgD in Ultrasound or PgC/PgD in: a chosen clinical speciality, advanced practice skills of reporting, advanced communication and extended pathophysiology.
  • HCPC registered.

Desirable

  • MSc, or working towards one.

Knowledge:

Essential

  • Complex knowledge of pathologies.
  • Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
  • Actively participates in CPD relevant to professional needs.

Experience:

Essential

  • Proficient NHS ultrasound experience in Obstetrics, gynaecology or general medical ultrasound.
  • Previously worked at Practitioner Sonographer level.

Desirable

  • Sub-specialism skills and competencies.
Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

  • DMU or PgD in Ultrasound or PgC/PgD in: a chosen clinical speciality, advanced practice skills of reporting, advanced communication and extended pathophysiology.
  • HCPC registered.

Desirable

  • MSc, or working towards one.

Knowledge:

Essential

  • Complex knowledge of pathologies.
  • Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
  • Actively participates in CPD relevant to professional needs.

Experience:

Essential

  • Proficient NHS ultrasound experience in Obstetrics, gynaecology or general medical ultrasound.
  • Previously worked at Practitioner Sonographer level.

Desirable

  • Sub-specialism skills and competencies.

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

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Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

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Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Sonographer

Jill Giles

jill.giles1@nhs.net

01442287350

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year inc HCA pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-10747

Job locations

Cross Site

Cross Site

WD18 0HB


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