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Sonographer
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 11 months (Until the end of September 2026)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Part time open to discussion)
Job ref
387-DT8767-LH
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Town
Bristol
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/11/2025 23:59

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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

Reporting Sonographer - specialised in Paediatrics

Band 7

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sonographer to join our friendly and dedicated ultrasound team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, part of the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).

This 11-month maternity cover post offers the chance to work in a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking paediatric radiology department.

UHBW is one of the largest acute Trusts in the South West, offering outstanding career development and educational opportunities. We are committed to providing a high-quality patient experience and are proud of our inclusive and compassionate workplace culture.

The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) provides a local service for Bristol children and a referral service for specialist care for families across the South West and nationally
 

Candidates must hold a CASE accredited PgCert / Dip / MSc or DMU qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.  

Full-time or part time will be considered, and flexible working arrangements are available and open for discussion.

 

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a highly skilled team, you will deliver a wide range of specialised paediatric ultrasound examinations, contributing to high-quality patient care across the following areas:

· Abdominal, renal and pelvic imaging – including pre/post-pubertal uterine morphology and acute abdominal presentations such as appendicitis

· Neonatal imaging – hips (required), spine and cranial ultrasound (preferred, but not essential)

· Testicular ultrasound (preferred, but not essential)

· Neck and thyroid imaging (preferred, but not essential)

· MSK ultrasound (preferred, but not essential)

There is also the opportunity to gain experience in additional ultrasound techniques such as:

· Liver elastography

· Post-transplant liver/ renal imaging

· Contrast ultrasound

We welcome applicants with a strong background in one or more of the areas above.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent
  • Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or PG Certificate / Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound from a CASE approved University or equivalent
  • Registration - HCPC or equivalent professional body

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Comprehensive and extensive knowledge and experience in ultrasound modality
  • Achieve agreed level of competency in independent reporting
  • Act independently and manage own workload on a day to day basis
  • Able to instruct and supervise others
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Excellent organisational and time management, planning and prioritisation skills
  • Excellent communication and counselling skills
  • Enhanced clinical reasoning skills
  • Excellent interpretational and judgmental skills within an Ultrasound field
  • Excellent computer skills and ability to use complex expensive equipment
  • Excellent teaching / supervisory skills
  • Flexible, adaptable, enthusiasm for change
  • Motivated
  • Committed and dedicated
  • Reflective
  • Logical and Analytical
  • Calm under pressure and able to sustain mental, physical and emotional effort
  • Able to work as part of a team and also independently

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tina Stoyles
Job title
Ultrasound Section Head
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01173429367
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