Job summary
- Main area
- Ultrasound
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC26-1012A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ultrasound Gynae (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 09/09/2026
Employer heading
Sonographer
Band 7
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
Sonographer
Department: Imaging
Band: £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sonographer to join the Ultrasound Service at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
As a qualified Sonographer and registered healthcare professional, you will work as an autonomous practitioner, performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations, producing high-quality diagnostic images, and providing accurate and timely reports. The role involves working across multiple sites, including our two Community Diagnostic Centres, and undertaking a varied caseload across obstetric, gynaecological and general medical ultrasound services.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Interview date: 09 September 2026
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of ultrasound services, support service improvement initiatives, and maintain high standards of patient care while working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will hold a UK CASE-accredited postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound and have experience across obstetric, gynaecological and general medical ultrasound. You will have specialist knowledge of a broad range of ultrasound procedures and practices and be confident managing your own workload, reporting examinations independently, and working in line with relevant national imaging standards and best practice guidance.
You will be committed to continuous improvement and demonstrate a strong alignment with the values of Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Two years' recent NHS experience is desirable, alongside a flexible, patient-centred approach to care.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking imaging team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. You will be encouraged to contribute to service development, support the training and development of colleagues and learners, and play an active role in maintaining and enhancing ultrasound practice. We actively encourage and support CPD and are committed to helping our staff develop their skills and expertise.
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
NHS Staff Survey: The team feels strongly and acts on concerns raised by patients.
Communicate with all referring clinicians to ensure that imaging requests are justified and appropriate.
Provide clear, concise and accurate ultrasound reports.
Inform a referring clinician of urgent or unexpected results, as appropriate.
Liaise with appropriate staff regarding the organisation of follow-up outpatient appointments for patients following ultrasound imaging.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Masters, Postgraduate Diploma or Post graduate certificate in medical ultrasound validated by HEI and CASE accredited with relevance to obstetric ultrasound practice or equivalent accreditation for ultrasound (i.e., CMU or DMU (CoR))
- RCOG/ RCR diploma in obstetric ultrasound, Advanced Training skills module or subspecialty training in maternal fetal medicine
- State registered healthcare professional (i.e., GMC, NMC, HCPC, RCT)
- Must have specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and practices with ultra-sonography that is underpinned by theoretical study
- Quality Improvement, transformation, and innovation training
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current ultrasound techniques & practices via short courses & study days to underpin knowledge development (i.e., FMF accreditation)
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., BMUS, IR(ME)R 2017, IRR ’17 and associated codes of practice)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS-Cerner), radiology information systems (CRIS), Viewpoint (SBLv3) and picture archiving communications systems (Insignia PACS)
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Must have specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in the range of ultrasound techniques which are required by trust (i.e., obstetrics, gynecology, generals, MSK, ultrasound guided interventional procedures, vascular ultrasound)
- Must hold experience of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and be competent to write a concise and accurate ultrasound report
- Evidence of up-to date-CPD
- Ability to undertake audit or R&D
- Required to participate in trust quality assurance and clinical governance programmes
- Experience at writing protocols / guidelines and patient care pathways using research-based evidence of best practice
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop
- Logical approach to decision making and problem solving.
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good/ best practice
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Ability to prioritize own workload and work effectively under pressure
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team.
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance from peers
- Proven ability to assess clinical situations & indications and act appropriately (i.e., vetting process).
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
- Interest and willingness in teaching / training less experienced staff & students when in ultrasound and help attending students in their training and development
- Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC.
- Patient centered and customer focused
- Aspires to develop leadership and management potential.
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace
- Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner
- Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
- Professional in appearance and conduct
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
- To participate in the departmental shift system across 7 days of the week including out of hours
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks. Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and references spanning 3 years.
- Has an acceptable attendance and punctuality record at work.
- Ability to travel to all trust sites including community diagnostic centres
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
- Susan McGowan,
- Job title
- Non-Ionising Radiation Operations Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Susan McGowan, Non-Ionising Radiation Operations Lead [email protected], or Kiley Dashwood, Superintendent Sonographer [email protected]
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