Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join our state of the art ultrasound department at this busy Trust . Carrying out over 100,000 Obstetric and Non Obstetric Ultrasound examinations a year, we are looking for a highly motivated and hardworking trained sonographer to join our friendly team. The ultrasound service is a dynamic and evolving department which offers a high quality service to patients and service users.
This vacancy is eligible for qualified or registered healthcare professional at a band 5 or above ie Radiographer, Nurse, Midwife or Physiotherapist.
This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude, with the ability to work autonomously, within our supportive team.
Please note - The post will be offered to applicants demonstrating the requisite level of interest, commitment and motivation . During the period of training , this will be remunerated at Band 6 until completion of all competencies.
As part of the interview process, applicants will be required to undertake evaluation of clinical competencies
Main duties of the job
- To work at an advanced level of practice providing a high quality ultrasound service with comprehensive independently written reports
- Communicate highly complex information regarding diagnosis/treatment directly with Clinicians and patients
- To independently prioritise patients and organise workload from a variety of referral pathways to meet the needs of the service
- Provide expert opinion/advice and contribute to the management of the Ultrasound Department
- To undertake additional responsibilities as identified by the Lead Sonographer
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
272-7324711
Job locations
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Thorne Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post Radiographic qualification experience
- Basic or Specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures
- Demonstration of earlier interest in ultrasound
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years post Radiographic qualification experience
- Previous involvement in quality assurance
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography or BSc in a biomedical Science
- Health Care Professions Council Registration or other relevant registration
- Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound to be achieved within an appropriate time from commencement of course or Master Level Post Graduate Diploma in Medial Ultrasound Health Care
- Documented evidence of CPD
- UK ENIC statement of comparability
Desirable
- Developed IT skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information appropriate to the recipients level of understanding
- Ability to empathise with and reassure patients/carers who may be distressed
- Provide equality of care to patients/carers regardless of medical or social issues.
- Ability to communicate with patients/carers where there are barriers to understanding (language, hearing impaired, learning difficulties)
- Appreciation of responsibilities of the post, in terms of "breaking bad news" etc
Desirable
- Analytical and judgemental skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post Radiographic qualification experience
- Basic or Specialist knowledge of ultrasound procedures
- Demonstration of earlier interest in ultrasound
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years post Radiographic qualification experience
- Previous involvement in quality assurance
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography or BSc in a biomedical Science
- Health Care Professions Council Registration or other relevant registration
- Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound to be achieved within an appropriate time from commencement of course or Master Level Post Graduate Diploma in Medial Ultrasound Health Care
- Documented evidence of CPD
- UK ENIC statement of comparability
Desirable
- Developed IT skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information appropriate to the recipients level of understanding
- Ability to empathise with and reassure patients/carers who may be distressed
- Provide equality of care to patients/carers regardless of medical or social issues.
- Ability to communicate with patients/carers where there are barriers to understanding (language, hearing impaired, learning difficulties)
- Appreciation of responsibilities of the post, in terms of "breaking bad news" etc
Desirable
- Analytical and judgemental skills
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 informationDisclosure 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
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Thorne Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Thorne Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Employer's website
Salary range
- £38,682 - £46,580 per year