Jobs
My ads
My job alerts
Sign in
Find a job Career Tips Companies
Find

Sonographer

Frontline Insourcing
Posted: 4 January
Offer description

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 insourcing 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:

o Friday to Monday

o 09:00–18:00

o 20-minute appointments

o 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:

o equipment and room orientation

o local service processes

o reporting workflows

o 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)

relevant to ultrasound practice

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 Ultrasound

Experience in Gynaecology ultrasound scanning

Experience in MSK ultrasound (non-injection)

Experience working to high-throughput clinical models while

maintaining quality and safety

Experience of working within a clinically governed environment

(escalation, audit, incident reporting)

C. Knowledge and Skills

Requirement Essential Desirable

Excellent clinical judgement and ability to recognise findings

requiring escalation

Strong written English and clinical reporting capability

Ability to work independently within defined scope of practice

Understanding of NHS clinical governance and accountability

requirements

Awareness of Infection Prevention & Control principles in

clinical environments

Familiarity with CRIS reporting systems (or ability to learn

quickly)

D. Personal Attributes

Requirement Essential Desirable

Professional, reliable and punctual

Patient-centred approach with strong communication skills

Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

Ability to meet productivity expectations while maintaining

quality and patient dignity

Strong teamwork and collaborative behaviours

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in service

delivery

E. Compliance Requirements

Requirement Essential Desirable

Meets NHS Employment Check Standards (including identity,

right to work, references and DBS where required)

Occupational Health clearance appropriate to the role

Willingness to complete mandatory Trust training and induction

requirements

Ability to provide evidence of immunisation status where

applicable

Additional NHS Requirements

Safeguarding

All staff are expected to uphold the Trust’s safeguarding responsibilities, report concerns in line with local policies, and maintain appropriate safeguarding awareness for their role.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Frontline Insourcing is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We will make reasonable adjustments to support applicants with disabilities and ensure fair, inclusive recruitment processes.

Confidentiality & Information Governance

The post-holder must adhere to confidentiality and information governance policies, ensuring patient information is managed securely and appropriately at all times.

How to Apply

If you meet the essential criteria and are available to support this long-term NHS insourcing service at JPUH, please submit your CV and a member of the Frontline Insourcing team will contact you promptly to discuss onboarding and mobilisation.

Apply
Create E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save
See more jobs
Similar jobs
jobs Norfolk
jobs England
Home > Jobs > Sonographer

About Jobijoba

  • Career Advice
  • Company Reviews

Search for jobs

  • Jobs by Job Title
  • Jobs by Industry
  • Jobs by Company
  • Jobs by Location
  • Jobs by Keywords

Contact / Partnership

  • Contact
  • Publish your job offers on Jobijoba

Legal notice - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Manage my cookies - Accessibility: Not compliant

© 2026 Jobijoba - All Rights Reserved

Apply
Create E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save