Job summary We are seeking qualified, enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated, and patient-focused Sonographers with NHS experience. The post holder will be able to work autonomously within the ultrasound department, accountable for their own professional actions. We provide a wide variety of examinations including Obstetrics, General abdominal, Gynaecological, small parts, MSK and DVT's. We provide training and education to all members of the team. Post holder will need to participate in any future 7-day service, working across all OUH sites asrequired. Main duties of the job As an Obstetric Sonographer, you will be an integral part of the maternity service and work closely with the Obstetric teams to provide exceptional care to all patients. This includes working alongside the ANC Screening team and FMC to deliver the FASP & achieve all KPI's within your practice. As a General Medical Sonographer, you will be working autonomously and as part of team undertaking a wide range of examinations. You'll perform and report ultrasound examinations across both disciplines to a high standard in a professional manner, working within departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for your own practice. Excellent communication skills are essential. About us Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year 15% RRP (Temp- Subject to review) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 321-CSS-7053057-B7 Job locations Horton General Hospital Oxford Rd Banbury OX16 9AL Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Kindly ensure you refer to and read through attached document for detailed job description and main responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Kindly ensure you refer to and read through attached document for detailed job description and main responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc / Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography or degree in a relevant healthcare or science-related subject Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or DMU HCPC, RCT or NMC Registration Desirable CASE accredited Special Aptitude Essential Ability to work as a team and independently Good working knowledge of a range of ultrasound equipment Ability to organise work load Ability to self manage Adaptable/flexible High technical standards High patient care standards Experience Essential Experience in obstetric and non-obstetric abdominal ultrasound, gynaecological ultrasound including endovaginal scanning, and some small parts ultrasound Confidence and ability to issue own reports on examinations Evidence of professional development Disposition Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to get on with all grades of staff Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc / Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography or degree in a relevant healthcare or science-related subject Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or DMU HCPC, RCT or NMC Registration Desirable CASE accredited Special Aptitude Essential Ability to work as a team and independently Good working knowledge of a range of ultrasound equipment Ability to organise work load Ability to self manage Adaptable/flexible High technical standards High patient care standards Experience Essential Experience in obstetric and non-obstetric abdominal ultrasound, gynaecological ultrasound including endovaginal scanning, and some small parts ultrasound Confidence and ability to issue own reports on examinations Evidence of professional development Disposition Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to get on with all grades of staff 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 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Horton General Hospital Oxford Rd Banbury OX16 9AL Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)