Screening Support Sonographer

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three‑site acute trust with university hospital status through our partnership with Bournemouth University.

We employ around 10,000 staff and run an annual budget of £730m, supporting a £500m transformation programme to develop state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

We are recruiting sonographers (Band 7 or 8a) to work across our radiology department. The role involves performing and reporting a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including obstetric, gynaecology, vascular, paediatrics, musculoskeletal and early pregnancy scans. You will work across multiple sites – Royal Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, and community diagnostic centres – and collaborate with maternity colleagues on the new Royal Bournemouth maternity unit.

Benefits:
All sonographers receive a Recruitment and Retention Premia payment of £5,000 per annum pro‑rata, and a relocation package worth up to £13,000.

Required HCPC registration. Base location – Royal Bournemouth Hospital (cross‑site work pending). Interview date – Friday 17 July 2026.

• Provide efficient and effective diagnostic imaging as part of the radiology team.
• Produce high‑quality diagnostic images while optimising patient care.
• Perform autonomous ultrasound examinations and produce reports.
• Oversee implementation and monitoring of the Down’s syndrome screening quality assurance support service (DQASS) and submit a minimum of 25 paired measurements every six months.
• Collaborate with the US Clinical Lead and management team to develop ongoing education and training for ultrasound practitioners.
• Attend the UHD Ante‑Natal and Newborn Screening Programme Board Governance meetings as required.

• Qualifications: Diploma of College of Radiographers/BSc Radiography or equivalent; HCPC Registration;
  Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound;
  Current FMF nuchal translucency accreditation.
• Experience: Ability to work independently across all ultrasound areas (obstetric, gynaecology, general abdominal); evidence of continual professional development; recent NHS experience; supervising, teaching and mentoring staff; proficiency in MSK, vascular and paediatric (neonatal hips and heads).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Good time‑management and prioritisation; ability to analyse and interpret complex information and produce accurate, concise clinical reports; effective communication and compassionate patient care; counselling skills.
• Staff recruited must be available to work flexibly across all Trust locations.
• COVID‑19 vaccination is encouraged but not a condition of employment.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly under‑represented minority groups. Our Trust offers Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

Application details are available on the NHS Jobs website. For further information, see attached job description and person specification documents. Contact Sarah Jenkins, Ultrasound Service Manager , ) or Karen Groom, Obstetric Ultrasound Manager , ).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and will require Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.