Department: - Imaging
Band 7
Hours: 37.5 hours
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) is 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.
We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic individuals for a fixed term full-time band 7 sonographer post to be based across all MKUH sites, to include the acute hospital site and two MKUH CDC locations of Whitehouse Park and Lloyds Court.
The postholder must hold at least a UK postgraduate certificate in obstetric & gynaecological ultrasound and/or general ultrasound. The post holder will work autonomously, performing high quality imaging and issuing reports on all ultrasound examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology (including TA and TV), and abdominal as a minimum.
They will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. In return the successful applicant will be offered a high standard of support towards their career pathway.
The successful candidate will be HCPC registered, preferably with two years current NHS experience. Flexibility in their approach to work is essential, with an unwavering commitment to keeping patients at the forefront of their clinical practice.
Interview date: 18 December 2025
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Essential requirements include excellent communication and organisational skills, a dedication to Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and practical knowledge of ultrasound safety, QA, legislation, and health and safety requirements. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and working knowledge of PACS/RIS systems is also essential.
The ideal candidates must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of their profession and the diagnostic imaging services.
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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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Susan McGowan Job title: Non-Ionising Radiation Operations Lead Email address: susan.mcGowan@mkuh.nhs.uk
For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Gemma Osborne, Superintendent Sonographer gemma.osborne@mkuh.nhs.uk or Kiley Dashwood, Superintendent Sonographer kiley.dashwood@mkuh.nhs.uk
