Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York, YO31 8HE
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
Come and build your career in one of the UK's most historic and vibrant cities, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of North Yorkshire. At York and ...
The successful candidate will join a skilled and supportive Ultrasound team, delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service across York Hospital and satellite sites.
You will undertake a varied caseload of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency examinations, working closely with sonographers, radiologists, clinicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role can be tailored to support development in specialist areas based on experience and interests.
As part of ongoing service expansion, opportunities include:
- Interventional ultrasound
- Vascular ultrasound (with training)
- Advanced clinical practice
- Clinical education and mentorship
- Developing specialist services
We are committed to professional development through training, mentorship, and clear career pathways, encouraging innovation and service improvement.
About UsThe Ultrasound Department at York Hospital is known for excellent patient care and strong team support. We are a friendly, inclusive department where staff feel valued and respected, with a focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and teamwork.
Many staff build long-term careers here, reflecting our strong sense of community and professional satisfaction. You will join a forward-thinking service within a teaching hospital, while benefiting from the quality of life in York and North Yorkshire.
If you are looking for a supportive place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
- generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Postgraduate Master level qualification in medical ultrasound PgDip / MSc in Mediocal ultrasound and evidence of experience in scanning
- Registration with HCPC
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge through continuous professional development (CPD), mandatory training, and engagement with current evidence-based practice.
- Applies advanced, specialist knowledge of ultrasound imaging across abdominal, gynaecological, obstetric, paediatric, vascular and small parts examinations.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical teaching relevant to clinical specialist area
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
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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