Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound / Sonographer

Advanced Practitioner Ultrasound / Sonographer

The closing date is 08 May 2026

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts, managing two major hospitals in Coventry and Rugby, serving a population of over one million people.

We are seeking highly motivated and professional individuals with a flexible approach to working and a desire to further develop the ultrasound service.

Eligibility Criteria

• HCPC - registered Sonographers who hold an international ultrasound qualification.
• Direct access candidates who have completed a CASE-accredited BSc in Medical Ultrasound. These candidates must be RCT-registered or actively working towards registration.

Job Responsibilities

• Support a 7-day ultrasound service, including weekends and bank/public holidays, in line with service requirements.
• Work within a dynamic and forward-thinking team committed to excellence in patient care and service development.
• Perform ultrasound examinations and capture high quality diagnostic images in line with national and departmental protocols.
• Carry out ultrasound procedures/examinations and prepare independent clinical reports.
• Prioritise patient welfare and safety at all times, adapting and modifying ultrasound techniques in response to individual patient needs and clinical condition.
• Discuss findings with patients where appropriate.
• Provide expert clinical and professional advice and support the multidisciplinary team within the UHCW NHS Trust and, if appropriate, with teams from other Trusts within the region.
• Be responsible for the operational supervision and management of an allocated clinical area, assess and manage workflow to deliver efficient service.
• Participate in request validation, vetting and justification in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Verify patient identification and documentation, ensuring appropriate ultrasound examinations are performed according to protocols.
• Assess the quality of ultrasound images, initiate corrective actions when necessary, and promptly escape abnormalities to clinicians.
• Take responsibility for professional conduct, acting as a role model and fostering growth of a resilient multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to development and refinement of ultrasound protocols, promoting best practice through evidence-based research.
• Participate in departmental Quality Assurance program to ensure efficient operation of highly technical equipment and compliance with best practice.

Person Specification Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for previous convictions.

Benefits and Compensation

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata.

Contract

Permanent.

Working Pattern

Full-time.

Job Locations

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.