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Specialist Sonographer (MSK)
The closing date is 11 May 2026
The friendly team in the Ultrasound Department at CUH is looking for a Specialist Advanced Practitioner Sonographer in MSK scanning.
You will have previous experience of working in the NHS as a Sonographer and received specialist training in an MSK ultrasound scanning beyond that delivered at PgC level or be working towards that qualification. You must be able to demonstrate that you have undertaken CPD to support your MSK practice and that your scanning and reporting skills in this area have been formally assessed and that you passed the assessment.
The post is designed to support the our specialist Teams and you will work closely with them to ensure that the service can flex to meet the demand. You will have a job plan which includes scanning MSK specialist scans. You will also undertake some general ultrasound lists as required by the rota.
We are a busy service with a complex and interesting general ultrasound workload which includes abdominal, gynaecological, small parts, MSK, Head and Neck, Paediatrics and transplant surgery patients.
We are very focused on developing the skills of our workforce, so offer in‑house training in various areas and have supported team members to undertake formal specialist training and complete their Masters qualification and other CPD activities.
Main duties of the job
* To undertake a wide range of ultrasound scans and provide written reports
* To be an expert Practitioner and Service Lead in one specialist area of Ultrasound.
* To perform interventions as appropriate.
* To assess complex clinical information to ensure that the imaging that is performed contributes significantly to a diagnosis for the patient.
* Provide professional advice to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and carers.
* To participate in the training of Radiology Registrars, Sonographers, Student Sonographers and radiography students.
* To contribute to research, audit and education activities.
* Contribute to the operational and strategic development of ultrasound services.
Division B – Imaging Department. CUH has facilities on the main CUH campus and in the community. You may be required to work at any of these facilities. This will be determined by the needs of the organisation and the duties of the post, subject to reasonable notice.
Please include evidence of your additional head and neck and paediatric training in your application.
Please include evidence of your specialist MSK ultrasound training.
We can offer flexible working arrangements and currently offer a recruitment and retention supplement. In order to support service delivery in the community, you may be required to work off the main CUH site as part of the rota.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing outstanding care to our patients and rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, the Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community.
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have applied for a Graduate visa or have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Hold a UK recognised PGC level qualification in diagnostic ultrasound
* Radiographers must be HCPC registered
* MSc or equivalent experience and specialist knowledge in MSK ultrasound or be working towards this.
Experience
* Ability to perform a wide variety of US examinations with demonstration of competent reporting skills
* Experience of developing and delivering training for medical staff and sonographers
* Experience of leading service development
* Experience of undertaking research
* Evidence of current CPD/attainment of competence portfolio
* Proven experience in leading audit
* Demonstrate experience in delivering lectures and seminars
* Proven supervisory team/team management
* To have the ability and highly developed physical skills to perform interventional procedures as required to aid diagnosis
Knowledge
* Proven ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
* Team skills and evidence of delivering within a team environment
* Ability to motivate staff
* Demonstrate organisational skills
* Proven ability to organise own workload
* Able to demonstrate the ability to think laterally and to provide alternative solutions to a problem
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to communicate with different professional groups and across organisational boundaries
* The ability to interpret and communicate highly complex information to both patients and professionals
* Proven knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
* Proven knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessment
* An understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance
* EPIC experience
* Ability to facilitate change within the department/team
Skills
* Well developed and practiced IT skills including EPIC
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Good team player
* Proven ability to perform a mentoring role
* Understand the importance of team working
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro‑rata
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