Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostics
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (across 7 days per week)
- Job ref
- 210-2025-659-B
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Reporting Ultrasonographer
Band 7
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Sonographer Opportunity - Join Our Outstanding Ultrasound Team
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Are you a passionate and skilled sonographer seeking a fresh challenge? We invite you to become a valued member of our dynamic and supportive ultrasound team, known for its warmth, dedication, and commitment to clinical excellence. Whether you are newly qualified or bring a wealth of experience, you will find a welcoming environment where your growth and development are genuinely prioritised.
Why Join Us?
Supportive induction and mentorship tailored to your career stage, ensuring you feel confident from day one.
Continuous professional development, with structured opportunities to advance your clinical and leadership skills. We currently have sonographers carrying out advance practice roles in MSK injection, Neck FNA’s and CEUS.
Active involvement in teaching and mentoring as a clinical placement site for the University of Cumbria’s Direct Access MSc Ultrasound programme.
A collaborative culture where your expertise and ideas are valued and encouraged.
Main duties of the job
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and recent graduates. You must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgDip, or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom (HCPC/NMC or equivalent registration required).
The post holder will be supported in their work by a Radiology Support Worker; and the ideal candidate should be skilled in general, gynae, small parts ultrasound and obstetric scanning within FASP guidelines. Experience in MSK ultrasound would also be an advantage
Main Duties
Independently carry out high quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, following established protocols to deliver the best possible care for our patients.
Clearly and compassionately communicate scan findings to clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Exercise critical thinking and sound judgement to accurately interpret images, confidently distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings.
Be responsible for the justification of Ultrasound request, undertake and organise workload.
Share your knowledge by supervising, educating, and training multidisciplinary staff and students in all aspects of ultrasound.
If you are ready to take the next step in your sonography career in a team that values your contribution and supports your ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, Pg Dip, Pg Certificate or equivalent (masters level)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Possess high level, specialist anatomical and clinical knowledge over a wide range of ultrasound procedures.
- Be adaptable, fully competent and safe in the operation of a variety of technical equipment specific to ultrasound
- Remain flexible at all times to an altered workload and act to prioritise accordingly using sound clinical judgement.
Desirable criteria
- Desire for self-development and motivation to embrace change and learn new techniques outside the current scope of practice.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide guidance, support and mentorship to less experienced ultrasound practitioners and clinical staff.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Orlaigh Dennis
- Job title
- Head of Ultrasound
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 365839
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