About this role
Job summary
Do you want to work in a caring, professional environment where patients come first? Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated, hardworking sonographer searching for a rewarding new role? #TeamUHD are looking for a sonographer to work in our department.
We're a friendly, supportive team, independently performing and reporting ultrasound examinations while ensuring the highest standard of patient care. We strive to deliver the best ultrasound service to our patients.
All sonographers working at band 7 and band 8a within Radiology receive Recruitment and Retention Premia payments of £5000 per annum pro rata.
We also offer a generous relocation package worth up to £13,000 (please see the additional information for the relocation policy to see if this is applicable to you).
Our ultrasound team 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 neonatal heads, and musculoskeletal. We also scan as part of the Early Pregnancy clinic, various one-stop clinics 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 incredibly exciting time to join us as we transform our services across Dorset.
Interview: June 19th
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for details of role requirements.
UHD Radiology department actively encourages CPD, supporting both internal and external educational events. Within ultrasound we promote regular audits, support the training of student sonographers and MSc level qualifications. We are considerate towards protecting staff against RSI with up-to- date ergonomic equipment and ultrasound lists designed to support safe practice, along with regular targeted input from our Occupational Health MSK Physiotherapy team. In striving for excellence, the radiology department has also achieved UKAS accreditation against BS70000.
The successful candidate would need to be able to work both independently and as part of our team whilst demonstrating high levels of competency. Excellent communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills together with a caring and professional attitude are essential.
The post is full time across all sites, although a part time position and flexible working would also be considered.
Interview Date: 29th May 2026
About us
If you think this post might suit you please apply on line using the NHS Jobs website. Finally, you would be most welcome to come for a visit, see the departments and meet the team - please just contact us to arrange a visit.
Dorset is a fantastic place to live and work, please take a look at our videos on YouTube under Radiography recruitment at RBCH.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
For further information please fell free to contact Sarah Jenkins or James Drury on 0300 019 4891 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc. Radiography/or equivalent HCPC Registration Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound
Desirable
Current FMF nuchal translucency accreditation
Experience Essential
Postgraduate experience in ultrasound Ability to work independently in all areas of ultrasound including - obstetrics, gynaecology and general abdominal Evidence of continual professional development Recent NHS experience
Desirable
Experience supervising, teaching and mentoring all grades of staff MSK LATP Biopsy Vascular Paediatric (including neonatal hips and neonatal heads)
Technical Skills Essential
Autonomous Practitioner Good time management and prioritisation skills Ability to analyse and interpret complex information to provide accurate, concise, clinical reports Good communicator, compassionate attitude towards patient care Team worker Counselling skills
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.
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospitals Dorset
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)