Job summary Advanced Practitioner Sonographer - Band 7 'Obstetric & Gynaecology / General Medical / Vascular Ultrasound' We are looking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individuals to join an established team of Advanced Practitioners. You must have a flexible approach to working and a desire to further develop the ultrasound service. You should hold a CASE accredited Pg Cert or Pg Dip in an area of Diagnostic Ultrasound or hold an Accredited STP / SVT qualification and appropriate registration (eg HCPC / AVS/ RCCP) Ideally you will have experience of independently scanning and reporting a range of examinations within your area of specialism, although newly qualified sonographers will be considered. The successful candidate's must have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic and committed to delivering an efficient and quality service Main duties of the job The Ultrasound department provides Obstetric & Gynaecology, General Medical and Vascular scanning services, which are managed and supported operationally from the Royal Stoke site. However, clinical services are provided from both sites and multiple smaller community units. Maternity services currently deliver approximately 7000 babies a year, for which we provide the routine antenatal screening in line with national screening standards. In addition to this the sonographers support the early pregnancy unit, fetal assessment unit and specialist antenatal and gynaecological clinics. General Ultrasound service provides out-patient services and supports our busy acute in patient departments, plus a variety of sub speciality services including, head & neck, paediatric and MSK. Vascular Ultrasound services provides out-patient scanning and support for the busy emergency portals and renal departments. We are a modern department with a variety of equipment. We are a fast paced, dynamic and vibrant department with an interesting and challenging case load. We provide a 7 day service including bank holidays on a rotational basis. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year PA pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 205-7012233 Job locations Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities An autonomous practitioner who can independently scan and report a range of diagnostic ultrasound scans in line with National, Trust and department protocols Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role. Job description Job responsibilities An autonomous practitioner who can independently scan and report a range of diagnostic ultrasound scans in line with National, Trust and department protocols Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role. Person Specification Experience Essential Independently scan and report in relevant field Evidence of continuous CPD Skills Essential Driving Education Essential Case accredited post graduate ultrasound qualification / SVT or SVP qualification HCPC / NMC / AVS/ RCCP or equivalent registration Person Specification Experience Essential Independently scan and report in relevant field Evidence of continuous CPD Skills Essential Driving Education Essential Case accredited post graduate ultrasound qualification / SVT or SVP qualification HCPC / NMC / AVS/ RCCP or equivalent 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)