Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound as a minimum, which must include general ultrasound and gynaecological ultrasound. This must be confirmed by UK ENIC to be a UK Level 7 qualification (Homepage | UK ENIC).
• The post holder should be able to perform abdominal and gynaecological scans and create these reports independently, recognising when to seek a second opinion
• Professional registration with the Health Professions Council or Register for Clinical Technologists.

Desirable

• Competency in DVT scans
• Competency in testicular ultrasound scans
• Competency in other ultrasound skills such as MSK, head and neck, paediatric etc
• Teaching qualifications
• Ability to travel between sites

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working as a Sonographer performing non-obstetric ultrasound scans for the past year.
• Familiarity with the common medical imaging techniques, practices, and terminology.
• Proven knowledge of all standard ultrasound techniques in general and gynaecological ultrasound practice.
• Familiarity with the common generic features and controls of a modern mid-high-end ultrasound system, including Doppler
• Proven knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy (normal appearances and associated common pathology) in the regions commonly examined by ultrasound.
• Able to perform and report ultrasound scans for outpatients.

Desirable

• Recent demonstrable working experience for the last 2 years (including time as a trainee sonographer) in the Ultrasound department within a large clinical setting
• Able to manage own ultrasound list competently and with good time management
• Able to perform and report ultrasound scans for acute inpatients
• Demonstrable experience of training, appraising, supervising, or managing trainees in a clinical environment

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• A kind, caring, respectful, and empathetic attitude.
• A good team player
• Able to manage your own workload and deliver a service to patients in a friendly, supportive, and competent manner
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, including the ability to construct clear reports, convey bad news, and communicate moderately complex clinical information at an appropriate level to both the public and fellow healthcare professionals

Desirable

• More advanced clinical judgement and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in difficult circumstances where there are barriers to communication.

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).

Closing Date: 18 March 2026