Job summary
Vascular Sonographer
Department: Imaging
Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Milton Keynes University Hospital is a district general hospital which operates across three sites in Milton Keynes. The imaging department at MKUH provides an essential service to the trust and includes ultrasound, CT, MRI, DEXA, mammography, as well as a general x-ray and interventional radiology service.
Due to the expansion of services, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an accredited vascular sonographer to join this progressive and supportive multi-professional team and work alongside vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists and Stroke specialist teams.
The department is currently inviting applications from enthusiastic individuals for a full-time or part-time band 7 sonographer post to be based across all MKUH sites, to include the acute hospital site, and the CDC locations of Whitehouse Park & Lloyds Court. The postholder must hold CSVS accreditation and have significant vascular clinical experience to be able to work autonomously, perform high quality imaging and issue reports on ultrasound examinations.
Interview 02 March 2026
Main duties of the job
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o To work as a qualified sonographer who is accredited with the college and society of vascular science (CSVS) and competent to autonomously produce high quality ultrasound images and reports in Vascular ultrasound.
o To be part of a team that provides diagnostic ultrasound scanning and reporting services for referrals made to the acute hospital site and the community diagnostic centres operated by MKUH NHS FT.
o To assist in the day to day running of the ultrasound department by working collaboratively with the ultrasound section head sonographers, wider sonographer team, clinical support and admin and clerical teams.
o When required, the post holder will need to deputise for a specific section head sonographer. This will encompass line management responsibility for operational service delivery, human and financial resource management.
o The post holder will be recognised as an advanced practitioner in their field, interpreting and reporting a range of ultrasound examinations. They will maintain the highest standards of patient care and will provide specialist diagnostic judgement with a thorough understanding of complex clinical conditions.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide leadership to other ultrasound practitioners and engage in clinical supervision activities to support them in that role. They will be a role model for the profession and will have delegated responsibility for staff induction, training and development in their areas of ultrasound specialism.
The post holder will participate in the review and revision of scanning techniques and make recommendations regarding changes in practice and service improvements
The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional boundaries.
Main duties and responsibilities
Communication and relationship building
The post holder will:
Communicate with all referring clinicians to ensure that imaging requests are justified and appropriate.
Provide clear, concise and accurate ultrasound reports.
Responsibilities for analysis
The post holder will:
Use a high level of analytical of judgemental skills in this role.
Assess information about the patients condition, symptoms, laboratory test results and previous imaging, pulling the information from multiple electronic sources in order to understand the relevance and suitability of the test and to determine the most likely findings indicated by the clinical question.
Responsibilities for planning and organisation of activities
The post holder will:
Coordinate and organise own workload.
Be able to operate multiple scanning lists in order to ensure work is carried out following principles of urgency and priority in a rapidly changing workflow setting.
Responsibility for patient care management
The post holder will:
Be responsible for identifying patients (adults and children) at risk under the safeguarding principles and referring patients to the safeguarding team where appropriate.
Provide the highest level of patient care, ensuring the patient experience is optimised, with specific reference to the hazards posed by cross infection and similar risk.
Development of policies and services
The post holder will:
Contribute to the development and implementation of Clinical Governance processes relevant to own area of responsibility and when necessary, attends the monthly Clinical Governance meetings
Adhere to all departmental guidelines, policies and protocols
Financial responsibility
The post holder will:
Use equipment which is both of high value and complexity and be responsible for using it safely, ensuring it is not treated in a way which is likely to cause damage.
Carry out and record daily quality assurance, in line with the departmental protocol.
Managing people
The post holder will:
Be responsible for his/her actions and patient workload and be able to work unsupervised as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate involvement in day to day, clinical supervision and practical training
Responsibility for information resources
The post holder will:
Use a variety of IT systems which are essential to the performance of their day-to-day work including CRIS, PACS, Cerner and Viewpoint.
Ensure the correct procedures are followed regarding the input of patient data and images onto CRIS, INSIGNIA and Viewpoint.
Research and development
The post holder will:
Maintain professional competence and confidence, identifying training needs in self and others, learning new techniques and technology as required and meeting the requirements of appropriate professional bodies in respect of continued professional development.
Share best practice, actively searching for evidence of new developments and technological advances in medical imaging procedures and technology, particularly within own speciality field.
Freedom to Act
The post holder will:
Have a very high level of autonomy and independent working. The post-holder works as part of a team but also regularly as a lone worker (weekends, out of hours, community diagnostic centre sites). Managing their patient list independently and confidently making decisions about workflow and prioritisation of urgency and accommodating priority ad-hoc referrals.
Be responsible for own Professional Accountability
Other Responsibilities
The post holder will:
Have a flexible approach to how contracted hours of work are scheduled and work location.
Be prepared to participate in 7-day ultrasound service delivery model.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide leadership to other ultrasound practitioners and engage in clinical supervision activities to support them in that role. They will be a role model for the profession and will have delegated responsibility for staff induction, training and development in their areas of ultrasound specialism.
The post holder will participate in the review and revision of scanning techniques and make recommendations regarding changes in practice and service improvements
The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional boundaries.
Main duties and responsibilities
Communication and relationship building
The post holder will:
Communicate with all referring clinicians to ensure that imaging requests are justified and appropriate.
Provide clear, concise and accurate ultrasound reports.
Responsibilities for analysis
The post holder will:
Use a high level of analytical of judgemental skills in this role.
Assess information about the patients condition, symptoms, laboratory test results and previous imaging, pulling the information from multiple electronic sources in order to understand the relevance and suitability of the test and to determine the most likely findings indicated by the clinical question.
Responsibilities for planning and organisation of activities
The post holder will:
Coordinate and organise own workload.
Be able to operate multiple scanning lists in order to ensure work is carried out following principles of urgency and priority in a rapidly changing workflow setting.
Responsibility for patient care management
The post holder will:
Be responsible for identifying patients (adults and children) at risk under the safeguarding principles and referring patients to the safeguarding team where appropriate.
Provide the highest level of patient care, ensuring the patient experience is optimised, with specific reference to the hazards posed by cross infection and similar risk.
Development of policies and services
The post holder will:
Contribute to the development and implementation of Clinical Governance processes relevant to own area of responsibility and when necessary, attends the monthly Clinical Governance meetings
Adhere to all departmental guidelines, policies and protocols
Financial responsibility
The post holder will:
Use equipment which is both of high value and complexity and be responsible for using it safely, ensuring it is not treated in a way which is likely to cause damage.
Carry out and record daily quality assurance, in line with the departmental protocol.
Managing people
The post holder will:
Be responsible for his/her actions and patient workload and be able to work unsupervised as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate involvement in day to day, clinical supervision and practical training
Responsibility for information resources
The post holder will:
Use a variety of IT systems which are essential to the performance of their day-to-day work including CRIS, PACS, Cerner and Viewpoint.
Ensure the correct procedures are followed regarding the input of patient data and images onto CRIS, INSIGNIA and Viewpoint.
Research and development
The post holder will:
Maintain professional competence and confidence, identifying training needs in self and others, learning new techniques and technology as required and meeting the requirements of appropriate professional bodies in respect of continued professional development.
Share best practice, actively searching for evidence of new developments and technological advances in medical imaging procedures and technology, particularly within own speciality field.
Freedom to Act
The post holder will:
Have a very high level of autonomy and independent working. The post-holder works as part of a team but also regularly as a lone worker (weekends, out of hours, community diagnostic centre sites). Managing their patient list independently and confidently making decisions about workflow and prioritisation of urgency and accommodating priority ad-hoc referrals.
Be responsible for own Professional Accountability
Other Responsibilities
The post holder will:
Have a flexible approach to how contracted hours of work are scheduled and work location.
Be prepared to participate in 7-day ultrasound service delivery model.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- AVS accreditation with the College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science
- Must have specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and practices within ultrasonography that is underpinned by theoretical study.
- Quality Improvement, transformation, and innovation training
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current ultrasound techniques & practices via short courses & study days to underpin knowledge development
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., BMUS, IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice
Desirable
- Masters, Postgraduate Diploma or Post graduate certificate in Vascular ultrasound validated by HEI and CASE accredited
- State registered healthcare professional (i.e., GMC, NMC, HCPC, RCT)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS-Cerner), radiology information systems (CRIS), and picture archiving communications systems (Insignia PACS)
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Must hold experience of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and be competent to write a concise and accurate ultrasound report
- Evidence of up-to date-CPD
- Ability to undertake audit or R&D
- Required to participate in trust quality assurance and clinical governance programmes
Desirable
- Experience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research-based evidence of best practice
Skills
Essential
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop.
- Logical approach to decision making and problem solving
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good/ best practice.
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work effectively under pressure
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance from peers
- Proven ability to assess clinical situations & indications and act appropriately (i.e., vetting process).
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure
- Interest and willingness in teaching / training less experienced staff & students when in ultrasound and help attending students in their training and development
- Patient centered and customer focused.
- Aspires to develop leadership and management potential.
Communication
Essential
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace
- Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner.
- Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
- Professional in appearance and conduct
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
- To participate in the departmental shift system across 7 days of the week including out of hours
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks. Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and references spanning 3 years.
- Has an acceptable attendance and punctuality record at work.
- Ability to travel to all trust sites including community diagnostic centres
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- AVS accreditation with the College and Society for Clinical Vascular Science
- Must have specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and practices within ultrasonography that is underpinned by theoretical study.
- Quality Improvement, transformation, and innovation training
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current ultrasound techniques & practices via short courses & study days to underpin knowledge development
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., BMUS, IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice
Desirable
- Masters, Postgraduate Diploma or Post graduate certificate in Vascular ultrasound validated by HEI and CASE accredited
- State registered healthcare professional (i.e., GMC, NMC, HCPC, RCT)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS-Cerner), radiology information systems (CRIS), and picture archiving communications systems (Insignia PACS)
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Must hold experience of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and be competent to write a concise and accurate ultrasound report
- Evidence of up-to date-CPD
- Ability to undertake audit or R&D
- Required to participate in trust quality assurance and clinical governance programmes
Desirable
- Experience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research-based evidence of best practice
Skills
Essential
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop.
- Logical approach to decision making and problem solving
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good/ best practice.
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work effectively under pressure
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance from peers
- Proven ability to assess clinical situations & indications and act appropriately (i.e., vetting process).
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure
- Interest and willingness in teaching / training less experienced staff & students when in ultrasound and help attending students in their training and development
- Patient centered and customer focused.
- Aspires to develop leadership and management potential.
Communication
Essential
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace
- Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner.
- Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
- Professional in appearance and conduct
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
- To participate in the departmental shift system across 7 days of the week including out of hours
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks. Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and references spanning 3 years.
- Has an acceptable attendance and punctuality record at work.
- Ability to travel to all trust sites including community diagnostic centres
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).
