Sonographer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

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

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
• Session: 09:00–18:00
• 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, 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

HCPC registration as a Sonographer or Radiographer ✅

Recognised advanced ultrasound qualification ✅

Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) ✅ ✅ relevant to ultrasound practice ✅

Postgraduate qualification in Ultrasound (or equivalent) ✅

B. Experience

Previous NHS experience working within an ultrasound service ✅

Demonstrable competence in non-obstetric ultrasound scanning ✅

Experience across General Medical Ultrasound ✅ ✅

Experience in Gynaecology ultrasound scanning ✅ ✅

Experience in MSK ultrasound (non-injection) ✅ ✅

Experience working to high-throughput clinical models while maintaining quality and safety ✅ ✅

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