Enhanced Practice Sonographer

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Enhanced Practice Sonographer to join their team. The successful candidate will independently perform ultrasound examinations across various fields and will be responsible for training students in the department. Required qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound and HCPC registration, with a focus on patient care and effective communication skills. The role offers a salary of £47,810 - £54,710 annually along with a 10% retention premium.

Benefits

10% recruitment and retention premium

Regular CPD opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Post Grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound required.
• HCPC registration necessary for practice.
• Evidence of training experience and NT accreditation needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and report ultrasound examinations.
• Train student Sonographers and mentor trainees.

Skills

Care and empathy for patients

Ability to convey knowledge clearly

Competently undertake full range of ultrasound examinations in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and General Medical

Dexterity, coordination and sensory skills

Education

DCR or Degree in Radiography

Post graduate Diploma in Ultrasound covering Obstetrics, Gynaecology (including EPC) and General Medical

Counselling qualification

HCPC registered

Job description

Employer Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Site: Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Luton. Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum plus 10% recruitment and retention premium. Closing 22/02/2026 23:59. Interview date 03/03/2026.

Enhanced Practice Sonographer

Band 7

Job overview

The Ultrasound Department at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has a vacancy for a Sonographer. The successful candidate will hold a Post Grad Diploma in Medical Ultrasound. The team covers General Medical (including Paediatrics), Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Sonographers who specialise only in Obstetric, Gynaecology and EPC will also be considered.

10% retention and recruitment premium applies to this post and will be added to the advertised salary. Candidates interested in evening and weekend part-time employment may be considered.

The Ultrasound department consists of two units: Imaging and Women\'s Health. We are a team of 12 Sonographers including two departmental managers and qualified/trainee Sonographers. Regular CPD and involvement in governance/audit is encouraged. Equipment includes Samsung RS80EVO and Hera W10, with a rolling replacement programme.

All candidates must be able to attend a face-to-face interview and practical assessment.

Main duties of the job

The main duties are to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including Paediatrics and EPC).

We train student Sonographers regularly; the successful candidate will play a key role in training.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, across two sites in Bedford and Luton. The Trust supports training and development and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our values

We recruit based on qualifications and experience and on behaviours that underpin our values. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusive recruitment.

Please note that vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff are subject to a probationary period (6 months). Travel between sites may be required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The main duties are to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including Paediatrics and EPC).

We train student Sonographers regularly; the successful candidate will play a key role in this training.

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

• DCR or Degree in Radiography
• Post graduate Diploma in Ultrasound covering Obstetrics, Gynaecology (including EPC) and General Medical
• Counselling qualification
• HCPC registered

Experience

• Evidence of training experience for award of postgraduate diploma in ultrasound
• NT accreditation
• Trainee mentoring experience

Skills

• Care and empathy for patients
• Deal sensitively with patients from all cultural backgrounds
• Ability to convey knowledge clearly
• Competently undertake full range of ultrasound examinations in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and General Medical
• Dexterity, coordination and sensory skills
• Position scanning to minimise RSI, neck and back injuries
• EDCL

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period and travel between sites may be required. We have state-of-the-art facilities and are committed to high-quality care.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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 a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Sophia Jordan, Superintendent Sonographer. Email: [e-mail]. Telephone: [phone].

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust, Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0DZ. Telephone: [phone].