Sonographer

Opportunity

9 Months fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity**

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Sonographer to join our team with a fixed term part time maternity cover post.

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new Community Diagnostic Centre opened in February 2025. As part of the workforce requirements the Imaging department are recruiting qualified staff to join our team and we need to grow our current Ultrasound team with qualified Sonographers to support this.

The NNUH Ultrasound Department now consists of seven general ultrasound rooms and five obstetric ultrasound rooms and a Vascular Lab. In addition, we provide a general ultrasound service in Cromer and support one‑stop clinic provision within the Trust.

The Imaging Department at the NNUH has recently been re‑accredited with the QSI and is undergoing a significant asset replacement programme.

The NNUH is a large teaching hospital situated on the outskirts of the historic city of Norwich with outreach clinics located in the coastal town of Cromer. Recognised nationally and internationally for the quality and range of services provided, patients are referred by local GP practices, from other acute hospitals and other primary care trusts around the country.

Continuous Professional Development is actively supported through an established appraisal system, in‑service training and opportunities for further post graduate study in line with operational needs and strategic vision.

Ultrasound/Radiology is committed to offering the best possible care to our patients and this requires dedication from all our staff and this role will be no exception. We will expect you to share our passion for achieving excellence in the care of our patients.

You will work as part of the broader ultrasound team and will rotate through the department; independently perform and report on Obstetric, Gynae and General Abdominal ultrasound scans. This will include performing unsupervised sessions in off‑site locations and working in the newly developed Community Diagnostic Centre. You will be required to work over 7 days to deliver our service.

This is a busy role with varying demands, so building an effective rapport with patients and colleagues and being ready to take guidance and offer your support will be really important.

• Registered on the appropriate part of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register (or equivalent).
• Relevant post‑graduate qualification i.e. Ultrasound PgD/DMU – incorporating Obstetric and Gynae Module (clinical and academic) and Abdomen Module (clinical & academic) or equivalent.
• Hold a relevant first degree or diploma i.e. DCR, BSc Radiography/Midwifery or equivalent.

• Flexible working hours
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40 % of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hour confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• Discounted gym memberships
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Quadram Institute.

We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Emma Dix
Job title: Lead Sonographer General Ultrasound
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Alternative Contact Details

Heidi Croxson