Job Summary
Closing Date:
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing
This post requires an experienced sonographer with additional interventional skills, in their area of expertise, to work as part of the radiology team delivering a high quality patient service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an autonomous clinical practitioner working independently. They will be responsible for carrying out interventional diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures in their own area of expertise.
They will be an expert in their area and part of the ultrasound senior leadership team managing staff on a day to day basis when necessary.
Together with the radiology consultants and Principal superintendent, they will work to promote the service and develop policy and procedure, instigating and carrying out audit when appropriate.
The post holder will provide support, training, supervision and competency assess trainees, qualified Sonographers, and registrars.
They will provide a consultancy and advisory function to the MDT utilising expert knowledge and skills. They will provide a teaching and education service to students, medical and nursing staff.
The post holder will be active on the rota to cover their own patient lists and provide planned and reactive cover for consultant lists when required.
About Us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people
We are one team
We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year PER ANNUM
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Bradford Teaching Hospital Trust
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD96RJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
Substantial post qualification experience in a wide range of ultrasound including a specialised area and interventional techniques
Knowledge and experience in scanning and issuing reports on a wide range of ultrasound including a specialised area, recording findings in patient records
Experience in performing ultrasound guided interventional and therapeutic procedures
Experience of research and audit processes and interpretation of results to alter practice
Experience in developing guidelines and implementing changes to patient care pathways within the trust and regionally
Experience of working within and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team
Experience in clinical teaching and presentations to a group
Evidence of CPD and clinical governance.
Experience in Quality Assurance through audit.
Experience of conducting and managing Appraisals of junior team members
Experience in recruitment selection and interviewing
Experience in handling complaints and managing grievances, in accordance with trust policies.
Experience in dealing with and reporting of risks using the online register. In accordance with RIDDOR
Experience in managing the training and shadowing of a wide scope of students e.g. work experience, radiography students, radiology registrars etc
Essential
Skills
Ability to work under pressure with a calm caring professional attitude with good organisational skills.
Confidence and ability to problem solve with a positive flexible attitude
Experience in teaching AHPs and medical staff to include clinical training and presentations, in line with higher education institutes.
Willing to undergo further training identified depending on the department needs
Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately, including the appropriate aftercare.
Can identify areas for improvement and implement changes as required using evidence based practice.
Experience in clinical procedures requiring a high level of precision for instance interventional procedures such as therapeutic joint injections, biopsy, lithotripsy or cervical catheter placement.
Ability to interpret complex findings and implement these to plan further patient management including recommendations for further imaging or treatment
Good communication skills and experience in delivering complex, sensitive information to patients and relatives and gaining consent for procedures.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of available imaging platforms and I.T systems to facilitate good patient care and record taking e.g. CRIS, EI, EPR, Viewpoint, XeroViewer etc
Good I.T skills and knowledge of latest equipment development
Awareness of budget implications and the effective use of resources
Knowledge
Essential
Advanced Sonographer Practitioner skills e.g. biopsies, FNAs, therapeutic injections, CEUS, catheter insertion and drainages
Management of patients presenting for radiological intervention / examination
In depth specialist knowledge of ultrasound and current best practice
Knowledge and experience of ultrasound reporting requirements
Knowledge of policies relating to consent and medico-legal aspects of the role
Knowledge of prescribing and administering medicines
Understands the limits of the job role. Has the knowledge to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate.
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Essential
Qualifications
Diploma of the college of Radiographers, BSc in Radiography, or equivalent.
PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU
Post Graduate Cerificate in extended practice in own area of expertise.
Mentorship/teaching qualification/registration
Demonstrates CPD/ Portfolio of evidence to support clinical practice
HCPC/ NMC Registration
Person Specification
Essential
Diploma of the college of Radiographers, BSc in Radiography, or equivalent.
PGDip in medical ultrasound / DMU
Post Graduate Cerificate in extended practice in own area of expertise.
Mentorship/teaching qualification/registration
Demonstrates CPD/ Portfolio of evidence to support clinical practice
HCPC/ NMC Registration
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospital Trust
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD96RJ
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospital Trust
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD96RJ
Employer's website
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