Job summary Exciting Opportunity for a Band 7 Sonographer Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, and well-motivated sonographer looking for a new challenge? Join our busy, friendly team at SFH and make a real difference in patient care At SFH, we are dedicated to creating the best place to work, where staff can reach their full potential in delivering quality, patient-focused care. We promote and enhance inclusion, diversity, and equality, welcoming applications from all areas of the community who meet the criteria for the role. Team: A supportive team of sonographers covering general medical, obstetrics, and gynaecology ultrasound, including early pregnancy. Specialist Roles: MSK, neonatal hips and heads, head and neck, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound. Development: We actively encourage and support role development and CPD. We are creating a Community Diagnostic Centre at the Mansfield Community Hospital Site, and Ultrasound will be a key part of this development. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge diagnostic services and contribute to the growth and success of our department. Main duties of the job To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 214-CSTO-7045506 Job locations Kings mill hospital Mansfield rd Sutton in ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached Person Specification Further Training Essential Ability to report on own scans Knowledge Essential Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree Desirable Specialist expertise, underpinned by theory and practical experience acquired through diploma/ degree/post graduate study. Qualifications Essential DCR or BSc (Hons Radiography) DMU or Post graduate qualification in ultrasound at M level Evidence of further study Desirable Teaching skills Counselling course Experience Essential Supervisory experience Previous NHS experience This may be supplemented by short courses CPD. Desirable Teaching experience Contractual Essential May have to work extended days or 1-8 shifts On call Sunday for EPU Person Specification Further Training Essential Ability to report on own scans Knowledge Essential Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree Desirable Specialist expertise, underpinned by theory and practical experience acquired through diploma/ degree/post graduate study. Qualifications Essential DCR or BSc (Hons Radiography) DMU or Post graduate qualification in ultrasound at M level Evidence of further study Desirable Teaching skills Counselling course Experience Essential Supervisory experience Previous NHS experience This may be supplemented by short courses CPD. Desirable Teaching experience Contractual Essential May have to work extended days or 1-8 shifts On call Sunday for EPU 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Kings mill hospital Mansfield rd Sutton in ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)