Screening Support Sonographer
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Closing date: 24 June 2026
Do you want to work in a caring and professional environment where patients come first? Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking sonographer searching for a rewarding new role?
We are a friendly, supportive team, performing and reporting ultrasound examinations while ensuring the highest standard of patient care.
All sonographers working at band 7 and band 8a across radiology are awarded Recruitment and Retention Premia payments of £5,000 per annum pro rata. We also offer a generous relocation package worth up to £13,000.
Our obstetric service is delivered at Royal Bournemouth Hospital in a newly built state‑of‑the‑art maternity unit where we provide obstetric scanning alongside maternity colleagues.
Our general ultrasound service is split over several sites: Poole, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals and two community diagnostic centres in Poole and Southbourne. We carry out many types of ultrasound examinations such as general medical, obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, paediatrics (including neonatal hips and heads), and musculoskeletal. We also scan as part of the Early Pregnancy clinic and provide a 7‑day ultrasound service.
There is a mix of Philips, GE, Canon and Samsung ultrasound systems throughout the department. This is an exciting time to join us as we transform our services across Dorset.
Main duties of the job
- Provide an efficient and effective diagnostic imaging service as a member of the radiology team.
- Produce a wide range of high‑quality diagnostic images while optimising patient care.
- Specialise in ultrasound, undertaking and producing autonomous reports on a range of examinations.
- Oversee implementation, delivery and monitoring of the ultrasound aspects of the Down's syndrome screening quality assurance support service (DQASS). Actively participate in the DQASS process including submission of a minimum of 25 paired measurements every 6 months.
- Collaborate with the US Clinical Lead and US management team to develop an ongoing education and training programme for ultrasound practitioners.
- Attend the UHD Ante‑Natal and Newborn Screening Programme Board Governance meeting as required.
Job specifications
- Base location: RBH Base (UHD cross‑site workers).
- Interview date: Tuesday, 30th June 2026.
- Required HCPC Registration.
Qualifications
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc. Radiography or equivalent.
- HCPC Registration.
- Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
- Current FMF nuchal translucency accreditation.
Experience
- Ability to work independently in all areas of ultrasound including obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- Recent NHS experience.
- Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff.
- MSK, Vascular and Paediatric (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads) skills.
Technical skills
- Good time‑management and prioritisation skills.
- Analytical ability to interpret complex information and provide accurate, concise clinical reports.
- Good communication, compassionate attitude towards patient care.
- Counselling skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
