Job summary
- Main area
- Sonographer
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 176-F-7748329-B
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Sonographer - Diagnostic Imaging - Peterborough
Band 7
Job overview
Join our expanding ultrasound service at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, supporting diagnostic imaging across hospital sites and the development of the new Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre.
Our ultrasound team provides a high quality diagnostic service across Trust sites including Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Peterborough City Hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre services. We are looking for a Sonographer who enjoys working independently while contributing to a supportive multidisciplinary imaging team.
The successful candidate will undertake a range of ultrasound examinations including general, obstetric and gynaecological scanning and will support the continued development of ultrasound services across the Trust.
Flexible working and part time applications are welcome.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high quality ultrasound service across Trust sites and will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing and reporting ultrasound examinations including general, obstetric and gynaecological scans
- Contributing to the organisation and delivery of ultrasound services across Trust sites
- Maintaining high clinical and professional standards within the ultrasound department
- Participating in service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
- Working collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams
Working hours will be between 08:00 and 20:00 across a seven day service, with working patterns agreed locally.
Working for our organisation
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides imaging services across multiple hospital sites including Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Peterborough City Hospital, alongside Community Diagnostic Centre services.
The Trust is continuing to expand diagnostic capacity through the development of a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Peterborough, which will include MRI, CT, X-ray, DEXA and ultrasound within a modern purpose built facility.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding this role.
Person specification
Education & Qualifiations
Essential criteria
- Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (D|MU or CASE accredited PgC/PgD or equivalent
- Registration with an appropriate professional body such as Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Relevant undergraduate healthcare qualification (Radiography, Midwifery or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- FASP accreditation
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to perform and report ultrasound examinations independently
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience performing and reporting diagnostic ultrasound examinations independently
- Experience in two or more of the following areas o General abdominal ultrasound o Obstetric ultrasound o Gynaecological ultrasound
Desirable criteria
- Experience working within an NHS ultrasound service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Wilson
- Job title
- Principal Sonographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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