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.