Job summary
- Main area
- Ultrasound
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 418-DTO6398-KA
- Employer
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
- Town
- Luton
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum plus 10% Recruitment and retention premium.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/09/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/10/2026
Employer heading
Enhanced Practice Sonographer
Band 7
Job overview
Current Trainee Sonographers awaiting results for 2026 will also be considered but offer will be subject to successful course completion - PGDip in Medical Ultrasound and evidence of ratified results.
A 10% recruitment and retention premia applies to this post and will be added to the advertised salary.
Part-time candidates interested in evening and weekend work may also be considered.
The L&D Ultrasound Service comprises General Imaging and the Women's Health Unit, supported by a friendly team of qualified and trainee sonographers. The department actively promotes continuing professional development (CPD), with regular participation in clinical governance and audit activities.
Facilities include 13 ultrasound rooms across the General Department, Women's Health Unit and Early Pregnancy Unit, equipped with modern Samsung RS80 EVO and Hera W10 systems, supported by an ongoing equipment 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 of this role are to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including Paediatrics and EPC).
We train student Sonographers on a regular basis and the successful candidates would play a key role in this training.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The main duties of this role are to independently perform and report ultrasound examinations in General Medical, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (including Paediatrics and EPC).
We train student Sonographers on a regular basis and the successful candidates would 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
Essential criteria
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
- Up to date CPD file
- CASE Accredited Post graduate Diploma in ultrasound covering modules of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (to include EPC) .
Desirable criteria
- Post Gard Diploma in Ultrasound to include Abdominal Ultrasound Module
- MSC in Ultrasound
- HCPC (or other Professional body) registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of training experience for award of post graduate diploma in ultrasound
- NT accreditation
- Post qualification independent NHS practice experience
Desirable criteria
- Trainee mentoring experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Be able to care and show empathy to all patients.
- Deal sensitively with patients from all cultural backgrounds
- Ability to pass on knowledge to others in a clear and concise way
- To competently undertake full range of ultrasound examinations in Obstetrics, Gynae and General Medical.
- Proven computer skills
- Dexterity, coordination and sensory skills
- Legible handwriting
- To assume correct scanning position in order to minimise RSI, neck and back injuries
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
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
- Amanda Houghton
- Job title
- Consultant Sonographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01582 329642
- Additional information
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Amanda Houghton Consultant Sonographer or Sophia Jordan Superintendent Sonographer via email. [email protected]/[email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
- Telephone
- 01582 497325
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