Job summary

Do you want to work in a caring and professional environment where patients come first? Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking obstetric sonographer, looking to join us for a fixed term to cover maternity leave. #TeamUHD are looking for a sonographer to work in our ultrasound department.

Our obstetric service is delivered at Royal Bournemouth Hospital in our newly built state of the art maternity unit where we provide obstetric scanning alongside our maternity colleagues. We also scan as part of the Early Pregnancy clinic, various one-stop clinics and provide a 7-day ultrasound service.

We are a friendly, supportive team, responsible for independently performing and reporting ultrasound examinations while ensuring the highest standard of patient care. We strive to deliver the best ultrasound service to our patients; we are one team united in our passion for patient care.

Across the trust there 7 obstetric rooms, 2 Early Pregnancy Clinic rooms and 1 Gynae room. There is a mix of Philips, GE,Canon and Samsung ultrasound systems throughout the department. This is an incredibly exciting time to join us as we transform our services across Dorset.

Main duties of the job

UHD Radiology department actively encourages CPD, supporting both internal and external educational events. Within ultrasound we promote regular audits, support the training of student sonographers and MSc level qualifications. We are considerate towards protecting staff against RSI with up-to- date ergonomic equipment and ultrasound lists designed to support safe practice. UHD Radiology is UKAS accredited to both Quality Standard for Imaging and BS70000 standards.

The successful candidate would need to be able to work both independently and as part of our team whilst demonstrating high levels of competency. Excellent communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills together with a caring and professional attitude are essential.

The post is a fixed term position based at Bournemouth Hospital . Full time working would be preferred however flexible working would also be considered.

Interview Date: TBC

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

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

Reference number

153-SP04854

Job locations

Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

For further information please fell free to contact Jess Whisker on 0300 019 4891, email Jessica.Whisker @uhd.nhs.uk or Claire Taylor on 0300 019 8616 , email

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

For further information please fell free to contact Jess Whisker on 0300 019 4891, email Jessica.Whisker @uhd.nhs.uk or Claire Taylor on 0300 019 8616 , email

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography
HCPC Registration
Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound

Experience

Essential

Postgraduate experience in ultrasound
Ability to work independently in all areas of obstetrics, gynaecology
Evidence of continual professional development
Recent NHS experience
NT licence

Desirable

Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff

Technical Skills

Essential

Autonomous Practitioner
Good time management and prioritisation skills
Ability to analyse and interpret complex information to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports
Good communicator, compassionate attitude towards patient care
Team worker
Counselling skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography
HCPC Registration
Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound

Experience

Essential

Postgraduate experience in ultrasound
Ability to work independently in all areas of obstetrics, gynaecology
Evidence of continual professional development
Recent NHS experience
NT licence

Desirable

Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff

Technical Skills

Essential

Autonomous Practitioner
Good time management and prioritisation skills
Ability to analyse and interpret complex information to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports
Good communicator, compassionate attitude towards patient care
Team worker
Counselling skills

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Employer's website

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

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