Overview
Reporting Sonographer needed to join the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust team. You will work independently to acquire and interpret diagnostic ultrasound images and issue clinical reports to referring clinicians. The role includes acute and elective general ultrasound scans and obstetric work, with some weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
* Perform designated ultrasound scans to required departmental standards and follow departmental protocols.
* Provide a sonographer-led, diagnostic ultrasound imaging service for the Radiology department.
* Provide independent clinical opinion via the CRIS system on ultrasound examinations; seek senior colleague advice as required for patient care pathways.
* Provide specialist training, mentoring and supervision for trainee advanced practitioners in postgraduate clinical ultrasound education.
* Assist in training and supervise Ob/Gyn registrars, radiology registrars and student radiographers in required scanning techniques.
* Supervise and assist clerical staff, support workers and student radiographers; provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team.
* Assist the superintendent in the appraisal and selection of ultrasound equipment for the Trust.
* Participate in a 7-day service, including emergency obstetrics and gynaecology scans on bank holidays.
About Us
The Sonographer team includes Radiographer and Midwife Sonographers, providing around 30,000 examinations per year across 11 ultrasound rooms located in multiple sites. Services support Acute medical, surgical, DVT, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecology teams, GP, outpatient and inpatient care. The team also includes MSK specialists and other ultrasound services and is committed to weekend and bank holiday rotas.
Details
* Date posted 10 October 2025
* Pay scheme Agenda for Change
* Band Band 7
* Salary £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
* Contract Permanent
* Working pattern Full-time, Part-time
* Location Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Job Requirements
* Essential
o Qualified Reporting Sonographer
* Desirable
o Specialist ultrasound qualification that would support service
* Experience
o Recent NHS provider experience
o Experience in provision of independent reports
* UK Registration Current UK professional registration
* Disclosures This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Disclosure to the DBS may be required.
* Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.
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