About this role
Job summary
Come and build your career in one of the UK's most historic and vibrant cities, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of North Yorkshire. At York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, you'll find more than just a job -- you'll join a welcoming, ambitious, and genuinely supportive Ultrasound team within a large and evolving diagnostic service at the heart of a busy teaching hospital.
This is an exciting time to join our department, as demand for ultrasound continues to grow and diagnostic services expand. We are investing in both our people and our services, creating excellent opportunities for professional development, specialist training, and career progression.
Our Ultrasound Department is recognised across the region for its positive and supportive culture. We are proud to foster an environment where every member of the team feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to thrive. Whether you are looking to broaden your clinical expertise, develop advanced practice skills, pursue educational interests, or simply work within a team that genuinely supports one another, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals offers an exceptional place to grow your career.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated sonographer with excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for delivering outstanding patient-centred care. In return, we offer a varied and rewarding role within a department that prioritises wellbeing, teamwork, innovation, and continuous development.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a skilled and supportive Ultrasound team, delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service across York Hospital and satellite sites.
You will undertake a varied caseload of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency examinations, working closely with sonographers, radiologists, clinicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role can be tailored to support development in specialist areas based on experience and interests.
As part of ongoing service expansion, opportunities include:
Interventional ultrasound Vascular ultrasound (with training) Advanced clinical practice (Band 8a) Clinical education and mentorship Developing specialist services We are committed to professional development through training, mentorship, and clear career pathways, encouraging innovation and service improvement.
About UsThe Ultrasound Department at York Hospital is known for excellent patient care and strong team support. We are a friendly, inclusive department where staff feel valued and respected, with a focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and teamwork.
Many staff build long-term careers here, reflecting our strong sense of community and professional satisfaction. You will join a forward-thinking service within a teaching hospital, while benefiting from the quality of life in York and North Yorkshire.
If you are looking for a supportive place to grow your career, we would love to hear from y
About us
As a Trust, we're always on the hunt for skilled staff who want to work flexibly. Our in-house bank provides cover for fluctuating workloads, staffing shortfalls or when there is need for extra support.
Whilst regular work is not guaranteed, applicants can give as much or as little availability as they wish. Please note Bank workers are asked to work 45 hours in a rolling 6 month period to maintain an active bank post.
Benefits that the Bank offers:
o Flexible working
o Work within a variety of clinical areas
o Enhanced pay: 41% nights and Saturday 83% Sundays and Public Holidays
o 12.07% annual leave premium for each shift worked
o You can book your own Bank shifts online from the comfort of your own home
o No start up costs, the Trust will pay for DBS, uniforms and all required training
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Please note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are unable to offer sponsorship for roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Currently, this rules out sponsorship for Band 2, and some Band 3 roles. In addition to this, there are a number of other roles not eligible for sponsorship, therefore applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
oPgDip/Msc accredited qualification in medical ultrasound oRegistration with the Health Professions Council/Registration Clinical Technologists oRelevant post qualification clinical experience in General Abdominal, Obstetrics, Gynaecological,
Essential Essential
oPgDip/MSc accredited qualification in medical ultrasound oRegistration with the Health Professions Council/Register Clinical Technologists oRelevant post qualification clinical experience in General Abdominal, Obstetrics, Gynaecological, oEvidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
oExperience in small part scanning, paediatrics, and vascular. oMasters level postgraduate course relevant to specialist area of employment
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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)