Sonographer

Job description

Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Sonographer

Frontline Insourcing | Long-Term NHS Insourcing Contract (Awarded)

Base

Location:

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH), Norfolk, East of England

Service Setting: NHS Trust Diagnostic Ultrasound Service (Non-Obstetric)

Working Pattern: Friday to Monday, 09:00–18:00 (9-hour session including 30-minute break)

Pay: Weekly/fortnightly/monthly

Contract Type: Insourcing (long-term) with potential extension

Start Date: Mobilising now

1.

Job Summary

Frontline Insourcing is recruiting experienced Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Sonographers to support a long-term NHS in sourcing service at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH).

The post-holder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred ultrasound examinations and reporting within a clinically governed Trust environment, supporting additional diagnostic capacity and contributing to improved patient access and reduced waiting times.

2. Key Objectives of the Role

• To deliver safe, effective and timely non-obstetric ultrasound scanning to NHS patients.
• To ensure accurate and clinically appropriate documentation and reporting using the Trust’s reporting system (CRIS).
• To uphold Trust standards, clinical governance, and professional accountability at all times.
• To contribute to the delivery of agreed activity volumes while maintaining quality, dignity and patient experience.

3. Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The post-holder will be required to:

Clinical Delivery

• Undertake a wide range of non-obstetric ultrasound examinations including General Medical, Gynaecology, and MSK (non-injection) scans.
• Apply appropriate professional judgement and clinical reasoning during examinations, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, dignity and consent throughout the patient pathway.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and staff in a professional, compassionate manner.

Reporting & Documentation

Produce accurate, complete, and timely ultrasound reports on the CRIS reporting system.

• Ensure all examinations are documented in accordance with local pathways, Trust policies, and national standards.
• Maintain clear, contemporaneous clinical records and adhere to information governance requirements.

Governance & Professional Practice

Work in accordance with HCPC Standards of Proficiency, local Trust policies, and departmental procedures.

• Participate in local clinical governance processes, including incident reporting, duty of candour, and escalation processes.
• Maintain a high standard of infection prevention and control and comply with relevant health and safety requirements.

Service Delivery

Deliver scanning sessions within the agreed clinical service model.

• Friday to Monday
• 09:00–18:00
• 20-minute appointments
• Minimum activity expectations (subject to clinical appropriateness and case-mix)
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting smooth service mobilisation and delivery.

4. Service Model

• Minimum expected activity: 100 scans per week / 400 scans per month
• Working days:
  Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
• Session: 09:00–18:00
• Appointment duration: 20 minutes
• Facilities: 1 ultrasound room per day
• Equipment:
  Provided by the Trust

5. Induction & Training

All successful applicants will be required to:

• Attend a mandatory paid departmental induction (1 hour) prior to commencing work, including equipment and room orientation, local service processes, reporting workflows, escalation pathways and governance expectations.
• Complete required training for CRIS, including access provisioning and local system orientation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Applicants must demonstrate the following requirements:

A. Qualifications / Professional Registration Requirement Essential Desirable

HCPC registration as a Sonographer or Radiographer ✅

Recognised advanced ultrasound qualification ✅

Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) ✅ ✅

Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent) ✅

B. Experience Requirement Essential Desirable

Previous NHS experience working within an ultrasound service ✅

Demonstrable competence in non-obstetric ultrasound scanning ✅

Experience across General Medical…