Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, PR2 9HTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
We are looking for a highly motivated Sonographer with recent relevant experience to join a highly skilled and very friendly team.You will be based ma...
The sonographers within this Trust are all Advanced Practitioners working independently undertaking a wide range of examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology, general abdominal, breast, paediatrics, musculoskeletal and vascular. In addition an inpatient ward based service is also provided by the Sonographers making this a very varied and post.
You will independently and autonomously undertake a wide range of ultrasound procedures and produce a medical report on at least 95% of those procedures. This must include the generic investigations of obstetrics, gynaecology and abdominal ultrasound and advanced practices, e.g. Transvaginal scanning, and inpatient scanning.
You will act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust values working as part of the team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion.
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
- Actively participate in both the theoretical & practical Ultrasound training for the postgraduate Diplomas / Certificates in Ultrasound and any other training required.
- Be able to undertake case presentation.
- Offer support and supervision to other Sonographers and delegated Medical staff.
- Assist authorised medical staff in Ultrasound examinations when required.
- To participate in the training and mentoring of student radiographers.
- Participate in departmental CPD by attendance at talks, lectures and training.
- Participate in appraisal and formulate a PDP as part of appraisal documentation to ensure ongoing personal development
- Be able to undertake duties pertaining to in house cascade training of various mandatory training requirements.
- Participate in the Appraisal process with the ability to identify personal objectives and, if required, perform appraisals for more junior staff.
- Please note that the interview date may be subject to change*
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Professional qualification DCR/B.Sc. Radiography
- Case accredited Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Medical Ultrasound
- Mandatory professional registration eg HCPC/NMC
- Ability and experience to report on ultrasound examinations
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience working with patients and / or people in an acute healthcare setting
- Experience of recent & relevant Professional CPD. Supported by professional CPD portfolio
- Wide range of recent & relevant Ultrasound experience.
Desirable: - Experience in Quality Assurance; - Experience in other imaging modalities; - Experience in FASP screening pathway
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Explore related